Royal Enfield has a class of its own. The loyalists are loyalists for a reason. It’s like listening to old songs while the world moves to EDM or watching a black and white classic while everyone around you is busy with technicolor. Power, style, uniqueness and some might also say – royalty.
Well, it’s in the name.
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Having captured most of the mid-size bike market in the country, Royal Enfield is looking to now capture another segment. Bikers dream of riding Harleys & Triumphs, but it’s the price tag that drives them away. However, Enfield has just unveiled two new bikes that are ready to compete with the big names at a fairer and more affordable price.
Say hello to the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and the Interceptor 650!
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Both bikes are powered by the 650cc parallel-twin engine. The fuel injector can deliver a torque of 52 Nm at 4000 rpm and up to 47 PS of power at 7100 rpm. They also have an oil cooler to enhance performance.
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The Continental GT 650 looks a lot like the previous Continental 535, with a few minor changes to the rear. Why change something that is already beautiful, right?
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The Interceptor, on the other hand, looks proper old school. But it has the power to give the big names a run for their money. It can be a competition to certain models of Harley Davidson. The Interceptor, like the Continental, is fitted with high class Pirelli tyres and ABS. It also has gas charged shock absorbers.
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Bikes with similar performance generally carry a price tag of upwards of Rs. 5 lakhs viz. Kawasaki Ninjas, Triumphs and Harleys. Royal Enfield has claimed that their new flagship bikes will cost around Rs. 3.5 lakhs.
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If that is true and they deliver on performance as well, there is good chance of Royal Enfield establishing a strong foothold in the premium classic bike segment, globally too. The new twin-cylinder “twins” surely look ready to rule the roads.
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All images were sourced from Royal Enfield