Black Handlebar Brace Pad (Foam Padded Crossbar Cover) for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 – 1990496 (Replaces 1990402)

Part number 1990496 is the Genuine Motorcycle Accessories Black Handlebar Brace Pad made to wrap around the handlebar brace / crossbar on the Interceptor 650. It adds a clean factory-custom look and provides foam padding on the brace area, finished with a branded cover for a tidy, OEM-style cockpit.

This is typically bought for three reasons: (1) to refresh a scuffed/aging brace cover, (2) to add light cushioning where the brace sits, and (3) to improve cockpit aesthetics without changing ergonomics like risers or bars. Also searched as handlebar crossbar pad, brace pad, bar pad, handlebar brace cover, Interceptor 650 handlebar pad.

Before you buy: This fits Interceptor 650 only and requires a brace/crossbar to wrap the pad around—if your handlebar setup doesn’t have that brace, it won’t fit. Official fitting time is quick (about 5 minutes).

Internal browsing suggestion (collections): Interceptor 650 Accessories, Royal Enfield Genuine Accessories (GMA), Handlebar & Controls Accessories.

Key Features

• Genuine accessory: Black Handlebar Brace Pad – 1990496

• Foam padded for cushioning and improved feel on the brace area

• Branded cover for an OEM finish

• Color: Black
  

• Quick install: ~5 minutes (no complex fitment)

• Return-prevention: requires Interceptor 650 brace/crossbar (photo-check before dispatch)

• Supersession captured: Replaces older handlebar brace pad PN 1990402

Compatibility Table 

6. Variants
   No variants.

7. FAQs (5–8 total, must follow this mix)

Q1 (Fitment): How do I confirm 1990496 will fit my Interceptor 650?
Check your handlebar has a brace/crossbar (the horizontal brace between bar sections). This pad wraps around that brace. Share a clear cockpit photo if unsure.

Q2 (Fitment): Will this fit Continental GT 650 or other Royal Enfield models?
Not confirmed here. The official compatibility field lists Interceptor 650, so other models remain ❓ unless you verify by brace/crossbar photo and a confirmed fitment source.

Q3 (Comparison): Is this a riser kit or does it change handlebar height?
No. This is a brace pad/cover (foam padded, branded cover). It does not change handlebar height or riding posture. (Some marketplaces mislabel it as a “riser kit.”)

Q4 (Installation): Any precautions while installing?
Clean the brace area first, align the branding centered, and ensure the wrap sits evenly without twisting. Install time is quick (about 5 minutes).

Q5 (Symptoms): When should I replace or add a handlebar brace pad?
If your brace area looks scratched, you want a cleaner cockpit finish, or you want light padding on the crossbar area—especially for touring/utility use.

Q6 (Returns-prevention): What should I share to avoid ordering the wrong accessory?
Send (1) bike model/year, (2) a front cockpit photo showing the brace/crossbar, and (3) any aftermarket handlebar changes (aftermarket bar/brace may differ).