Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 Gets Alloy Wheels
Published by
Nikhil Ramchandani
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 have been updated with a variety of improvements that make them more modern than ever. Here’s all you need to know about these upgraded motorcycles: –
To begin with, both the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 get 18-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres.
The Interceptor 650 continues to utilize Ceat tyres, while the upgraded Continental GT runs on the new Vredestein tyres with a rear radial unit.
Both motorcycles now also feature a Super Meteor-like rotary switchgear, along with a USB mobile charger.
Royal Enfield has also introduced new colour options for both bikes.
The Interceptor 650 receives four new colourways – Black Ray, Cali Green, Barcelona Blue and Black Pearl, out of which the latter is customisable under the bikemaker’s MiY (Make It Yours) programme.
The Continental GT 650 gets two new body shades: Slipstream Blue and Apex Grey, accompanied by the blacked-out engine, underpinnings and exhausts, providing the bike with a more stealthy appearance.
The brand has also axed the Downtown Drag, Baker Express, Ventura Blue and Orange Crush colour schemes from the Interceptor 650;s colour palette, while the Continental GT 650 loses the Ventura Storm hue.
With all these changes, the prices of the Royal Enfield 650 Twins have been increased by up to Rs 16,318.H Here’s a look at their revised price list: –
Model
New Price
Quantum of Price Hike
Interceptor 650
Cali Green/Canyon Red
Rs 3,03,000
+Rs 14,186
Black Pearl/ Sunset Strip
Rs 3,11,000
+Rs 13,771
Black Ray/Barcelona Blue (NEW)
Rs 3,21,000
N.A.
Mark 2
Rs 3,31,000
+Rs 16,318
Continental GT 650
Rocker Red/British Racing Green
Rs 3,19,000
+Rs 13,376
Dux Deluxe
Rs 3,29,000
+Rs 14,962
Slipstream Blue/Apex Grey (NEW)
Rs 3,39,000
N.A.
Mr. Clean
Rs 3,45,000
+Rs 13,432
2023 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 Price List