Continental GT 650 Archives

Upcoming Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 To Feature Alloy Wheels

It looks like Royal Enfield is set to introduced alloy wheels to its Continental 650 GT motorcycle after the test mule was spotted recently in India.

The new alloy rims appears to be same 18-inch size as the current motorcycle.
Announcement to be made soon.

The alloy rims feature on the test mule sport a 7-spoke design and is likely to be same size as the 18” spoke wheels on the current Continental.

Also, this could mean that the Continental GT 650 will get tubeless tyres, as opposed to the current model.

That said, we expect that the 650 twin, the Interceptor 650 will also get the same update, which is likely to happen in the coming months.

Interestingly, the spy shot (which you can check out HERE) also revealed that the Continental GT 650 is fitted with a new round taillamp, replacing the rectangular unit found in the current model.

Looking at how RE not bother to cover the test mule with the usual camo paintjob, it is safe to assume the motorcycle compay will announced the minor upgrade soon.

(source: autocar)

Royal Enfield Celebrates 120th Anniversary With Two Special Edition 650s

Royal Enfield launched two special edition 650s to commemorate the company’s 120th-anniversary celebration.

According to Royal Enfield, a limited run of Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 will go on a flash sale on Monday, with only 120 units (60 each) are made for the European market.

The special edition motorcycle comes in a unique ‘Black Chrome’ finished and a blacked-out engine and silencers – a first from the company.

Royal Enfiled also threw in all sorts of accessories, including screens, engine guards, heel guards and bar end mirrors.

However, the unique part is the cast brass tank badge which is entirely handmade, in collaboration with the Sirpi Senthil family, regarded by Royal Enfield as a ‘multi-generational artisan’.

The cast brass also displays the unique serial number of each bike.

The special edition Continental GT 650 is priced at GBP8,350 (RM46k), while the Interceptor 650 is available for GBP8,150 (RM45k).

2019 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Launched (from RM 45,900)

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 were launched last night.
Both bikes share the same engine, chassis and running stock but with different styling.
The Interceptor 650 is priced from RM 45,900 while the Continental GT 650 is priced from RM 48,500.

Royal Enfield has always been known as the manufacturer who produces single-cylinder thumpers. However, the launch of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 last night takes them up the capacity game.

Both models are powered by the same 648cc, air- and oil-cooled, DOHC, fuel-injected, parallel-Twin engine. It produces 47 hp at 7,250 RPM and a respectable 52 Nm of torque at 5,250 RPM. Producing maximum at lower RPMs means the engine requires the rider to ride at ease and ride the torque wave, rather than having to rev the lungs out of it. Apart from that, the 2,000 RPM separation between maximum horsepower and torque provides a “flexible” engine thereby giving the rider and impression of having power anywhere in the rev range.

The two models are differentiated by their respective styling. The Interceptor 650 is positioned as “standard” motorcycle. Consequently, it features a higher handlebar and flat seat for a more relaxed riding ergonomics. It also has a bigger fuel tank at 13.7 litres.

The Continental GT 650 takes on the café racer role, on the other hand. Hence, it features clip-on handlebars mounted beneath the top triple clamp, besides a subtly stepped seat. The combination provides a sportier riding position. The fuel tank is smaller at 12.5 litres.

Both models also share the same chassis and rolling stock. The forks are 41 mm conventional telescopic units, while the twin rear shocks have remote reservoirs. Both front and rear wheels are spoked 18-inchers. Braking duty is handled by ByBre calipers.

The Interceptor 650 is priced from RM 45,900 while the Continental GT 650 is priced from RM 48,500 (basic selling prices excluding road tax and registration).

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