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Royal Enfield earlier this week launched its new-engine twin cylinder offerings — the Continental GT 650 Twin and the Interceptor INT 650 Twin. These are the first twin cylinder motorcycles to be produced by Royal Enfield since 1970.
The motorcycles have been launched for the North American market first, priced at $5,799 (around ₹4,21,000) for the Interceptor INT 650, and $5,999 (around ₹4,35,000) for the Continental GT 650, for the Standard colourways.
The motorcycles are developed jointly by Royal Enfield’s teams in India and Bruntingthorpe in UK.
Air-cooled, the motorcycles come with ample torque available just off idle, Royal Enfield claimed. The motorcycles churn out 47 hp of power and a peak torque of 52 Nm.
The Continental GT 650 will appeal especially to sporting riders with its optional single seat, sculpted fuel tank, rearset footrests and race-style clip-on handlebars.
The Interceptor INT 650, meanwhile, harks back to the historic model after which it is named, with its distinctive teardrop tank with traditional knee recesses, comfortable, quilted dual seat and wide, braced handlebars. Its comfortable and commanding riding position make the Interceptor INT 650 both fun and practical on all types of terrain, a press release from the company said.
The Continental GT 650 and the Interceptor INT 650 can be had in Standard or Custom versions with a wide range of retro options ranging from special paint colours and pin stripes to retro-cool bar-end mirrors, optional fly screens and alternative finishes for items such as wheels, lights and suspension components.
Both motorcycles come with a range of Royal Enfield Gear and apparel that are inspired by the 60’s and reflect the cuts and silhouettes from the cultural contexts and the era of these motorcycles. Comprising of Clymer and Spirit jackets, a curated range of t-shirts, helmets, boots, ankle-high sneakers, and covert Cordura jeans and Streetborn Gloves, the range of Gear, aesthetically fuses classic styling with contemporary functionality.
The Interceptor INT 650 and Continental GT 650, also come with a suite of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories. The range comprises of new functional and protective accessories such as engine guards, lifting handle, pannier mounts and an auxiliary electrical port, and also includes styling accessories such as chrome and stainless steel silencer slip ons, acrylic fly screen, single and twin seat cowls, and soft canvas panniers.
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