New Delhi: Motocycle company Royal Enfield recently launched its much-anticipated 650cc motorcycles named Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 in the US. This was followed by an announcement that the bikes will hit the Indian market by the end of 2018.
The Interceptor 650 has been priced from $5,799 (Rs 4.21 lakh) while the Continental GT 650 starts from $5,999 (Rs 4.36 lakh). The bike is expected to get an ex-showroom price of Rs 3 lakhs in India. However, buyers will have to shell out more if they wish to purchase their bikes in specific colour schemes offered by the bike-maker.
Both the bikes are powered by a newly-developed 648cc, air-cooled, parallel-twin engine. Their motor has been equipped with advanced technologies like fuel-injection (FI) and an oil-cooler for better efficiency and performance. It has a maximum power output of 47PS at 7,250rpm and a peak torque output of 52Nm which comes at 5,250rpm.
The kerb weight of the Continental GT 650 is 198kg while the Interceptor 650 weighs 4kg extra. The seat height and the ground clearance of the motorcycles are identical at 804mm and 174mm respectively. The front of the motorcycles is suspended on conventional telescopic forks while the rear gets premium gas-charged shock absorbers. The motorcycles also get 18-inch wire-spoke wheels. Front wheel comes with a 100/90 section tyre while the rear has 130/70 section rubber.
The motorcycles contain large 320mm disc brake at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear besides a dual-channel ABS (anti-lock braking system).
In India, the motorcycles are expected to be introduced with the same features and specifications. Only the colour schemes may be changed as per the tastes of Indian buyers.
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