2023 RE 650 twins
Quick review
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650
With alloy wheels tested
Performance, mileage
Both 0.5s slower to 100kph, compared to BS4 models
25kpl/26.40kpl (INT/Conti GT)
35kpl/33.30kpl (INT/Conti GT)
Ride and handling
Both carry their weight well once you get moving
Ride is reasonably good, rear shocks adjustable for preload
Updated and new components
OBD-2 compliant, E20 ready 648cc twin
New switchgear, adjustable levers
Alloy wheels and hence tubeless tyres
Continental GT 650 now gets Vredestein Centauro ST tyres
Areas of improvement
Digi-analogue display needs to show more
Stock seats not comfortable for long periods
Can be changed with accessory Touring seats
Verdict
Capable, well-priced, good-looking retros still make a case for themselves.
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Price
Rs 3.03 lakh-3.31 lakh/Rs 3.19 lakh-3.45 lakh (INT/Conti GT)
Ex-showroom, India
Hike of Rs 14,000 – Rs 16,000, which is fair considering the updates on offer.
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