Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 features dimensions of 1165 mm in height, 789 mm in width, and 2122 mm in length. With a 1400 mm wheelbase and an 804 mm seat height, this vintage motorbike is suitable for both short and tall riders. The enormous 174 mm ground clearance of the new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is more than enough to handle speed bumps and other obstacles. The Interceptor 650 actually has a higher ground clearance than other high-end commuters. The motorcycle features a huge 13.7-litre petrol tank and weighs 202 kilogrammes.

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has an air-cooled, parallel-twin, 648cc engine that complies with BS6, as well as electronic fuel injection technology. 47.65 PS of maximum power and 52 Nm of maximum torque are produced by this BS6 motor at 7250 RPM and 5250 RPM, respectively. The motorcycle's engine is coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox, and it also has a slipper clutch. The Interceptor 650 is arguably one of the very few motorcycles that hasn't lost power and torque as BS4 to BS6 pollution rules have been implemented.

With the BS6 update, the motorcycle has become more eco-friendly, and this engine now even feels more refined than before. The Interceptor 650 offers exceptional performance. It has a good low-end torque and it offers fantastic mid-range performance. The motorcycle also truly shines on the highways and one can comfortably cruise at 100 kmph all day long. The engine doesn’t feel stressed, and it doesn’t overheat too. The Interceptor 650 also offers great fuel economy. It delivers around 25-30 kmpl of mileage in the city while on highways, it delivers up to 32-35 kmpl of mileage in real-world riding conditions.

The steel tubular double-cradle frame serves as the foundation for the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. The tyres on this vintage motorcycle are 18-inch tubeless radials. But because it has spoke wheels rather than alloy wheels, these tyres function as tube-type units. The motorcycle's front tyre has a dimension of 100/90-R18, while the rear tyre has a section size of 130/70-R18. The new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has disc brakes at each end for stopping purposes. It has a 320 mm disc in front and a 240 mm disc at the back. Dual-channel ABS is also included as an additional safety feature. The Interceptor 650 has excellent stopping power, which is enhanced by the grip of the tyres.

The motorcycle has dual gas-charged shock absorbers at the back and telescopic forks up front to perform suspension chores. The motorcycle provides a comfortable ride with a smooth ride quality. The seat padding, though, might have been much better. Additionally, the Interceptor 650 has an analogue instrument cluster with a speedometer and tachometer. Additionally, it has a small multi-information display (MID) in the middle that includes trip metres, an odometer, a fuel gauge, a clock, etc.