2023 RE 650 twins

Quick review

10 Jun '23

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650

With alloy wheels tested

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Performance, mileage

Both 0.5s slower to 100kph, compared to BS4 models

25kpl/26.40kpl (INT/Conti GT)

35kpl/33.30kpl (INT/Conti GT)

 

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Ride and handling

Both carry their weight well once you get moving

Ride is reasonably good, rear shocks adjustable for preload

 

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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

 

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Areas of improvement

Digi-analogue display needs to show more

Stock seats not comfortable for long periods

Can be changed with accessory Touring seats

 

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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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