Royal Enfield is an Iconic Two-wheeler manufacturer. This Madras-based Indian bikemaker is acclaimed all over the world for its range of evocative motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a very popular name-plate in the country. Its popularity can be mostly attributed to the cult following of the Bullet and the Classic in India. However, in 2018, Royal Enfield surprised everyone by launching the most affordable twin-cylinder motorcycle of India. The RE Interceptor 650 was launched in India in November 2018 and recently its BS6-compliant version was launched. So, today, we have for you the First Look Review of the new 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 BS6.
2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 BS6: Looks and Colour Options
Like all other Royal Enfield motorcycles, the Interceptor 650 too has a retro charm but it gets premium modern bits. Upfront, the motorcycles sports a round headlamp with chrome surround, chunky telescopic forks and a big radiator shroud. From the side, the motorcycle looks very neat as it doesn't get any sort of graphics. The Interceptor 650 features a long flat seat and an upright-set handlebar as it a retro-cruiser. The chrome-finished dual exhausts of the motorcycle look really cool and they sound good too. The Interceptor 650 is offered in six different colour options: Ravishing Red, Mark Three, Orange Crush, Silver Spectre, Baker Express and Glitter & Dust.
2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 BS6: Dimensions and Capacity
| Specification | Interceptor 650 BS6 |
| Length | 2122 mm |
| Width | 789 mm |
| Height | 1165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 174 mm |
| Seat Height | 804 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.7-litres |
| Kerb Weight | 202 kilograms |
2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 BS6: Engine and Transmission
The new 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is powered by a BS6-compliant 648cc, parallel-twin, air-cooled engine. This motor churns out 47.65 PS of power at 7250 RPM and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5250 RPM. The engine is matched to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The Interceptor 650 features fuel-injection technology and it gets a slipper clutch too.
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2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 BS6: Tyres, Brakes and Features
The new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is based on a steel tubular double-cradle frame. It rides on 18-inch tubeless radial tyres. The front tyre of the motorcycle measures 100/90-R18 while the rear one is a 130/70 section R18 unit. For braking duties, it gets disc brakes at either end. At the front, it gets a 320 mm disc while the rear one is a 240 mm unit. It also gets dual-channel ABS as an additional safety aid. The suspension duties of the motorcycle are handled by telescopic forks at the front and it gets dual gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear. The Interceptor 650 features an analogue instrument cluster that displays speedometer and tachometer. It also gets a small MID that houses trip meters, odometer, fuel gauge, clock, etc.
2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 BS6: Price, Rivals and Verdict
The new 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 BS6 is sold in a single trim but in multiple colour variants. It is priced between Rs. 2.64 lakhs - Rs. 2.85 lakhs. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi. The colour variant-wise prices of the new Interceptor 650 BS6 are mentioned in the table below:
| Colour Variant | Price (Ex-showroom Delhi) |
| Interceptor 650 Orange Crush / Silver Spectre / Mark Three | Rs. 2.64 lakhs |
| Interceptor 650 Ravishing Red / Baker Express | Rs. 2.72 lakhs |
| Interceptor 650 Glitter and Dust | Rs. 2.85 lakhs |
The new Interceptor 650 is a one of a kind motorcycle and has no direct rivals. But indirectly, it rivals the RE Continental GT 650, Bajaj Dominar 400, KTM Duke 390, KTM 390 Adventure, etc. Talking about the verdict, so if you want an affordable and powerful twin-cylinder retro cruiser for touring purpose so that you can cruise effortlessly all day long on the highways, then you should definitely consider buying the new Interceptor 650 BS6.
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