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Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 with alloy wheels to launch by mid-March

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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 price, updates, new colours, alloy wheels.

Just a few days ago, we reported that the Royal Enfield 650 twins were updated overseas, and now, we have learned that these updated models will be launched in India in just a few weeks’ time.

  1. Updated models to get alloy wheels, LED headlight, USB charger
  2. Will be OBD-2 compliant

Updated Royal Enfield 650 twins: what’s changed? 

The big talking point of this update are the black alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, which should answer the prayers of owners who have been clamouring for this feature since the bikes were launched. Tasks like patching a puncture or changing a tyre should also become easier thanks to the tubeless tyres. Currently, the cast alloy rims are only present on the blacked-out variants of both bikes, but we expect this feature to trickle down to the rest of the colourways or at least be offered as an accessory.

Another crucial change is compliance with the more stringent OBD-2 norms, which come into effect in just over a month’s time, on April 1, 2023. The Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 now get a new LED headlight (that appear to be the same as the Super Meteor 650), a USB charger and switchgear borrowed from newer RE models like the Hunter 350.

Along with the alloys, both bikes get two new colour options – Black Ray and Barcelona Blue on the Interceptor 650, Slipstream Blue and Apex Grey on the Continental GT 650. All body panels, engine components and exhaust pipes are finished in black on these new colourways.

Coming to the question of why the updated models went on sale in international markets first, the company was reportedly waiting on approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards for the new components that have been added. 

Updated Royal Enfield 650 twins: price, India launch timeline

 

The updated Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 are slated to be launched in India in mid-March, and considering the numerous changes to the bikes, we expect the prices to go up to reflect that. Currently, the Interceptor 650 is priced between Rs 2.9 lakh-3.14 lakh, while the Continental GT 650 commands between Rs 3.05 lakh-3.31 lakh. 

All prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi.

Of the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650, which one is your pick? Let us know in the comments section below. 

Also See:

Interceptor 650 vs 390 Duke vs Ninja 300 comparison



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