Royal Enfield Interceptor, Continental GT 650 gets new colors & alloy wheels

Royal Enfield plans to update RE Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. The updated version will get new color schemes and alloy wheels with tubeless tyres.

According to a recent media claim, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 will soon get new colour schemes and alloy wheels with tubeless tyres. The changes might come in the shape of additional versions marketed alongside the existing wire-spoke wheel type. The tubeless alloy wheels will enhance the riding pleasure. The OBD2 emission-compliant engine is also expected in the upgraded RE Interceptor 650 and Continental GT.

According to reports, the new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 will hit the road by the end of March 2023. It is estimated to cost roughly Rs 12,000 more than the current model, which costs Rs 3.05 lakh (ex-showroom). The RE Interceptor 650 is now on the market.

The RE Interceptor 650 is now available for between Rs 2.9 lakh and Rs 3.14 lakh. Other modifications to the bike are unlikely.

The RE 650cc is now available with a 648cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC engine. The engine produces 47.45PS at 7,150rpm and 52Nm of torque at 5,250rpm. A 6-speed gearbox handles transmission responsibilities. The RE Interceptor 650 is available in six different colours: Ventura Blue, Orange Crush, Downtown Drag, Canyon Red, Sunset Strip, and Baker Express. The Continental GT 650 is available in six different paint jobs: Rocker Red, Dux Deluxe, British Racing Green, Black Magic, Mister Clean, and Ventura Storm.

In other news, the Chennai-based bikemaker revealed a slew of new models that would be available in the next years. The next-generation Royal Enfield Bullet 350, a new 350cc Bobber based on the Classic, 5 new 450cc bikes, and 6 new 650cc motorbikes are part of the portfolio. The Shotgun 650, Scrambler 650, Himalayan 650, Bullet 650, and Continental GT 650 will be part of the future RE 650cc series.