Royal Enfield launches Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 in India
Both the new bikes are retro styled models. While the Continental GT 650 is a cafe racer — almost identical to the now phased out single-cylinder Continental GT 535 — the Interceptor 650 is a modern classic roadster that derives inspiration from the 60’s Royal Enfield Interceptor . Both RE 650 motorcycles have telescopic front forks and twin spring gas-charged suspension system at the rear. Braking system has 320mm disc at the front and 240mm disc at the rear. Both motorcycles come with Bosch dual-channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), which is offered as standard. Powering both the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 is a new 649 cc, air and oil cooled, parallel-twin engine that churns out 47 bhp at 7250 rpm and develops 52 Nm of peak torque at 5250 rpm.. About 80 per cent of the torque is available from 2500 rpm and a flat torque curve results in ample power all the way till about 6000 rpm. Sending power to the rear wheels is a 6-speed gearbox that