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.
- The 650 twins now also pack an LED headlamp borrowed from the recently launched Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650.
- 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 |