Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 price in India 2018: Two very anticipated motorcycles in the Indian two-wheeler market, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650, have been launched internationally which only means that their India launch is now closer. So, what’s the anticipation about? For starters, the latest Royal Enfield offerings are powered by a new 650cc parallel twin engine that makes them the most powerful bikes in Royal Enfield’s model lineup. What’s even more fascinating is that the price tag is barely higher than that of a KTM 390 Duke and is about half of that of a Harley-Davidson Street 750.
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 India Price 2018
Royal Enfield 650 twins have been launched in the US. While the Interceptor 650 is priced at $5799 (Rs 4.21 lakh), the Continental GT 650 carries a price tag of $5999 (Rs 4.36 lakh). Sources close to the subject have told Express Drives, the Interceptor 650 will be priced at about Rs 2.7 lakh (ex-showroom), however, the final price could differ to the higher side of Rs 2.7 or 2.8 lakh. Royal Enfield though hasn’t made any official statement regarding the price of the 650 twins.
This could spell trouble for a certain cruiser in India – Harley-Davidson Street 750, the most affordable motorcycle in Harley’s lineup at Rs 5.56 lakh. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 are powered by a 648 cc engine that makes 47 hp & 52 Nm of torque and is paired with a six-speed gearbox.
While Harley-Davidson does not reveal the power output of its motorcycles, Street 750’s power figures are slightly higher than the Royal Enfield 650 twins with a torque output of 59 Nm. Harley-Davidson Street 750, in fact, is a promising motorcycle with a nippy throttle response and agile handling, compared to its bigger cruiser brethren. The Royal Enfield’s 650cc engine is available in two renditions – roadster and cafe racer – both of which are way more affordable than the Street 750.
Royal Enfield has launched the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 in three variants each – standard, custom and chrome. Variant wise prices of the Royal Enfield 650 Twins in the US:
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Standard – $5799 (Rs 4.21 lakh)
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Custom – $5999 (Rs 4.36 lakh)
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Chrome – $6499 (Rs 4.72 lakh)
Royal Enfield Continental 650 GT Standard – $5999 (Rs 4.36 lakh)
Royal Enfield Continental 650 GT Custom – $6249 (Rs 4.54 lakh)
Royal Enfield Continental 650 GT Chrome – $6799 (Rs 4.94 lakh)
Expect the Royal Enfield twins to launch in India soon which will, in fact, be a major milestone for the manufacturer. Royal Enfield is not competing with people and it aims to grow in India and other mature markets, Royal Enfield President Rudratej Singh said, adding that the company can hit the “sweet spot” between “everyday, old-school, fun and simple motorcycling”.
