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5 things to know before buying the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

The Interceptor 650 is priced from Rs 3.32 lakh
1 min read5 Dec '25
Ved Janve
The Interceptor 650 was the first bike alongside the Continental GT650 that debuted the revered 649cc parallel-twin engine in India. Kickstarting Royal Enfield’s middle-weight reign, that has helped it capture a sizable share of the middle-weight market in India. Here are a few things to know before buying the Interceptor 650

1) What is the peak output of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

The Interceptor is powered by the tried-and-tested 649cc, parallel-twin, air-cooled engine that produces 47hp and 52Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. 

2) What is the fuel-efficiency of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

We have spent ample amounts of time with the Interceptor 650 and it has returned an average fuel efficiency of 23kpl.

3) Does the Interceptor 650 have alloy wheels or spoke wheels?

The Interceptor 650 is offered with either alloy or spoke wheels, depending on the chosen colour variant. Black Ray and Barcelona Blue come with alloys, while Canyon Red, Cali Green, and Mark 2 are fitted with spoke wheels.

4) What is the kerb-weight and seat height of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a seat height of 805mm and a kerb weight of 218kg.

5) What is the price of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 after GST 2.0

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is currently priced from Rs 3.32 lakh and goes up to Rs 3.63 lakh, reflecting a price hike of up to Rs 24,604.\
 

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