Royal Enfield has launched the much awaited new Continental GT 650 priced at Rs 2.50 Lakhs and the Interceptor 650 at Rs 2.65 Lakhs (ex showroom Goa). The new bikes have been launched in three trims – Standard, Classic and Custom.
The new twin motorcycles are said to be the brands first ever twin engine motorcycles in 50 years and recall a golden era for the marquee that began in 1948 with the arrival of its first 500 twin. The 500 twin soon evolved into its famed high-performance models, the Meteor, Super Meteor and ultimately the original Interceptor of 1960.
Both bikes get a twin cradle tubular steel frame that has been designed with a 24mm rake angle and sport 174mm ground clearance. Royal Enfield says the Interceptor 650 is a modern classic roadster that is a blast to ride on the twisty hills yet equally fun on the highways.
Powering the motorcycles is a 650cc twin cylinder air cooled engine that produces 47 bhp at 7250rpm and 52 Nm of torque at 5250rpm the engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch and assist feature Suspension duties are handled by 41mm forks with 110mm of travel and gas charged 5-stage pre loaded twin rear units.
Both the Continental GT 650 and the interceptor 650 come wrapped in Pirelli phantom Sportcomp tyres with 18 inch front and rear with 36 spoke allumium alloy wheels. Braking boost is provided by twin piston Brembo callipers with 320mm floating front and 240mm disc at the rear along with Bosch dual channel ABS as standard.
Prices for Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650VariantEx showroomContinental GT 650Rs 2.50 LakhsInterceptor 650Rs 2.65 Lakhs
