Royal Enfield has unveiled the new Interceptor Bear 650. The motorcycle will make its official debut on November 5, 2024. The company has not revealed the price of the motorcycle for the Indian market yet. However, it is expected to be revealed at the 2024 EICMA, where it is expected to be shown to the public officially. The new Interceptor Bear 650 will be available in multiple colours for the Indian market.
Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650
The new Interceptor Bear 650 will be offered in Broadwalk White, Petrol Green, Wild Honey, Golden Shadow, and Two Four Nine colour options in the Indian market. The price of the motorcycle is expected to vary as per the colours. As the automobile maker has applied this system to its other models, these colours schemes will be priced differently even though there aren’t any changes between the models.
The new bike is based on the Interceptor and is packed with an array of off-road features. The Bear 650 now features a more aspirational and cooler look than the standard Interceptor. The scrambler-styled seat and number board on the side panels makes it look more cooler. The bike feature LED lights throughout and wheel sizes are now different. These spoke wheels get new MRF Nylorex off-road tyres.
It feature the same chassis as the Interceptor but has upgraded suspension for more travel. It has Showa USD forks, and dual shock absorbers. The motorcylce has been upgraded with premium features like full-colour TFT screen with Bluetooth integration.
Even in the performance department, the 650cc parallel-twin motor makes a lot more torque than the Interceptor 650. The Bear 650 is powered by a 650cc parallel-twin motor which produces 47bhp of peak power and 57Nm of maximum torque. Moreover, it features a new two-into exhaust system which has got the weight down marginally.
The Bear 650 will be launched officially next week and will be available for bookings on the same day. The deliveries are expected to begin in mid-November.