While the India launch of the 650cc twins is still some time away, Royal Enfield has launched the duo internationally. In the US market, the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 are priced at USD 5799 and USD 5999 respectively, for the stadard variant. This in Indian currency is Rs 4.21 lakh and Rs 4.36 lakh. The Custom variant of the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 is priced at USD 6249 and USD 5999 respectively. However, the Interceptor 650 Chrome variant costs USD 6499 and the Continental GT 650 Chrome variant costs USD 6749.
Royal Enfield has also offered 3 year, unlimited kilometer warranty with RSA for the Twins in USA. However, in India, we would be getting a 3 year, 40,000km (whichever comes first) warranty with 1st year of RSA from Royal Enfield.
To know more about how the twins sound, head to link here. We also got a chance to ride the Interceptor 650 during the launch, in USA, and were mighty impressed with the how the motorcycle has turned out to be. To know more, check out our First Ride Review.
Between the two, the Interceptor 650 comes across as motorcycle designed for long distance touring, as can be seen with the relaxed and upright ergonomics on offer. The Continental GT 650 on the other hand, isa cafe racer and hence, is dedicated for the racer in you, with a more aggressive and committed riding position, Royal Enfield even offers the Conti with a single seat just for the rider. Even the fuel tank capacity of 12.5 litres, is less than the 13.7 litre fuel capacity offered on the Interceptor 650.
The Interceptor gets a slightly higher seat height of 804mm, while the Conti 650 gets a seat height of 789mm. The Interceptor 650 at 198kg, is also lighter than the GT 650, which tips the scale at 202kg kerb.
The 650cc twins are powered by a 648cc, oil-cooled, parallel-twin motor that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch. Peak power produced is 47.6PS @ 7100rpm, while peak torque of 52Nm comes in at 5200rpm.
Underpinning consist of a telescopic suspension up front and gas charged shocks with adjustable preload at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a ByBre powered 320mm disc at the front and 240mm disc at the rear. Both RE’s ride on 18-inch aluminium spoke wheels that come wrapped with 100/90 section front and 130/70 section Pirelli SportComp tyres at the front and rear, respectively.
Royal Enfield is also offering the duo with a range accessories, which not only consists of dedicated apparel and riding gear but also aftermarket fitments like the S&S exhaust. However, the latter is only for USA & European markets for now.
We were expecting the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 to be priced between the Rs 3.5-4 lakh mark but going by the recent developments at the international launch event in USA, we expect the numbers to be under the Rs 3 lakh mark. If Royal Enfield does manage to price the twins this aggressively, it would be a winning proposition for Royal Enfield and a cracking deal for most Indian motorcycling enthusiasts as well.
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