Royal Enfield Continental GT And Interceptor 650 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs 2.50 Lakh

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 launched in India. The two motorcycles; Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 have a starting price of Rs 2.50 lakh and Rs 2.65 lakh, respectively. Both prices are ex-showroom (India).

The two motorcycles have been among the most-awaited products to be launched in the Indian two-wheeler segment. Both motorcycles offer a modern-classic look, with the Continental GT 650 following a cafe racer theme while the Interceptor 650 offers a scrambler-style classic design.

Royal Enfield 650cc Twins (Interceptor And Continental GT 650) Launched In India; Pricing & Booking Details

Design

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 design takes inspiration from the iconic 60s Interceptor, with the essence of a quintessential British Roadster. The Interceptor 650 comes with clean lines, classic teardrop-shaped fuel tank, braced handlebars and diamond-quilt-patterned twin seats.

Royal Enfield 650cc Twins (Interceptor And Continental GT 650) Launched In India; Pricing & Booking Details

The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, on the other hand, offers a more cafe racer design. The motorcycle takes inspiration from the cafe culture of the 1950s and the original Continental GT 250 of the era.

The Continental GT 650 further comes with a sculpted fuel tank, weight-forward stance, rear-set footpegs and clip-on handlebars.

Royal Enfield 650cc Twins (Interceptor And Continental GT 650) Launched In India; Pricing & Booking Details

Price and Booking Details

Bookings for the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650 are now open in company dealerships across India. The two 650cc motorcycles can be booked for an amount of Rs 5,000.

We have already shared the prices of the Royal Enfield 650cc Twins ahead of the launch.

Royal Enfield 650cc Twins (Interceptor And Continental GT 650) Launched In India; Pricing & Booking Details

Here is the price break-up of all the models available on the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650.

Models & Colours Ex-Showroom Price
Continental GT 650 (Standard) 2,65,000
Continental GT 650 (Custom)
2,72,500
Continental GT 650 (Chrome)
2,85,000
Interceptor 650 (Standard)
2,50,000
Interceptor 650 (Custom)
2,57,500
Interceptor 650 (Chrome)
2,70,000

*Note: Prices will vary between dealerships in different cities.

Royal Enfield 650cc Twins (Interceptor And Continental GT 650) Launched In India; Pricing & Booking Details

Engine & Technical Specifications

The Royal Enfield 650 Twins are powered by an all-new 649cc air/oil-cooled parallel-twin engine. It produces 47bhp and 52Nm of torque. The engine is further mated to a six-speed gearbox, assisted by a slipper-clutch which comes as standard.

Royal Enfield 650cc Twins (Interceptor And Continental GT 650) Launched In India; Pricing & Booking Details

Both motorcycles come with standard 41mm telescopic front forks with 110mm of travel and twin coil-cover shocks at the rear. The 650-twins both ride on 18-inch 36-spoke aluminium alloy wheels with Pirelli Phantom Sportcomp tyres.

Braking Duty on the Interceptor and Continental GT 650 is through 320mm and 240mm disc brakes from ByBre (By Brembo) at the front and rear, respectively. Both motorcycle also features dual-channel ABS as standard.

Royal Enfield 650cc Twins (Interceptor And Continental GT 650) Launched In India; Pricing & Booking Details

Colours

The Royal Enfield 650cc motorcycles will be offered in a range of vibrant and youthful colour options. The Continental GT 650 is available in five colour options while the Interceptor 650 is available in seven paint schemes.

Royal Enfield 650cc Twins (Interceptor And Continental GT 650) Launched In India; Pricing & Booking Details

Paint schemes on offer for the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: Mark Three, Glitter & Dust, Orange Crush, Ravishing Red, Silver Spectre and Baker Express.

Royal Enfield 650cc Twins (Interceptor And Continental GT 650) Launched In India; Pricing & Booking Details

Similarly, the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is offered in five colour options. These include Black Magic, Ventura Blue, Mister Clean, Dr. Mayhem and Ice Queen.

Royal Enfield 650cc Twins (Interceptor And Continental GT 650) Launched In India; Pricing & Booking Details

Thoughts On The Royal Enfield 650cc Twins In India

The Royal Enfield 650cc twins (Interceptor and Continental GT 650) have been among the most-awaited motorcycles by most bike enthusiasts. The two motorcycles are now the most affordable and value-for-money parallel twins available in the market.

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 will rival the likes of the Harley-Davidson Street 750 and the Triumph Bonneville street Twin In India.

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Article Published On: Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 19:24 [IST]
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