On its UK website, Royal Enfield has listed all-black versions of its middleweight motorcycles, the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. Aside from the blacked-out engine and exhaust system, these Royal Enfield 650cc motorcycles get the much-anticipated alloy wheels.
Styling and Colors of the 2023 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 All-Black
The Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 all-black models get new paint schemes as well as a blacked-out engine and exhaust system. The front fork tubes and rearview mirrors have also been blacked out. The Interceptor 650 comes in two colour schemes: Barcelona Blue and Black Ray. The Continental GT 650 is also available in two colour schemes: Apex Grey and Slipstream Blue. Meanwhile, the design of these 650cc motorcycles remains unchanged, and they appear identical to their standard counterparts.
Features of the 2023 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 All-Black:
Aside from a cosmetic makeover, Royal Enfield has updated the feature list on these motorcycles. The headlight, for example, is an LED unit rather than the standard halogen setup. The switchgear has also been updated, and these motorcycles now have rotary-style switches similar to those found on the Super Meteor 650. In addition, these motorcycles now include a USB charger. Meanwhile, the cockpit remains unchanged, and the all-black Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 continue to use a semi-digital instrument cluster. The electronic rider aids are also similar to the standard model, and these motorcycles retain the dual-channel ABS safety net.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 All-Black 2023: Hardware
The addition of alloy wheels is the most significant upgrade on the all-black variants. These wheels, like the standard models, have an 18-inch diameter. Unlike the standard models, the all-black Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 have tubeless tyres. Meanwhile, the suspension and braking systems remain unchanged, with telescopic front forks, twin rear springs, and single disc brakes on both wheels on these new variants.
Engine and Performance of the 2023 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 All-Black
The engine, too, is similar to the standard models, and these bikes continue to use the 648cc, parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled motor. This engine, mated to a six-speed transmission, produces 47bhp at 7,150rpm and 52Nm at 5,250rpm.
2023 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 All-Black: India Price and Release Date
These motorcycles are currently available on the company’s website in the United Kingdom. However, we anticipate that these models will be available in our market very soon. While official launch details are not yet available, the new models could be available in our market by mid-2023. The updated hardware will have an effect on ex-showroom prices, and these motorcycles should be slightly more expensive than their standard variants.
