Unfortunately, these updates are only available on the 650 Twins sold in the European market.

Royal Enfield has unveiled the updated Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 for the international market. Both bikes get several changes that could be introduced in India in the near future.

The 2023 Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 is available in an all-black colour scheme. Both models get black 18-inch alloy wheels, black exhaust and blacked-out engine and suspension components.

The 650 Twins also get an updated set of features, including an LED headlamp, new rotary-style switchgear and a USB charger.

The all-black variants of the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 are mechanically identical to the standard models. Both motorcycles are powered by a 648cc, parallel-twin engine that delivers 47 BHP and 52 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The suspension and braking setup has also been carried over unchanged.

Both the Interceptor and Continental GT 650 get additional kit from the brand's genuine accessories pack.

Royal Enfield has revealed new special editions called the Interceptor 650 Lightning and Continental GT 650 Thunder for the European market.

The Interceptor 650 Lightning comes equipped with an engine guard, an aluminium sump guard, a touring seat, detachable soft panniers, a fly screen, touring mirrors and a CNC oil filler cap.

The Continental GT 650 Thunder also gets an additional kit, including removable soft panniers, an engine guard, a sump guard, a CNG oil filter cover and a tinted fly screen. Besides this, the bike comes equipped with CNC machined bar-end mirrors and a standard fit seat.

Royal Enfield hasn’t made any mechanical changes to the special edition bikes. Both share the same 650cc parallel-twin engine that makes 46 BHP and 52 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

I've also switched from Castrol to Amsoil engine oil & the bike has become very smooth and refined.

BHPian CarManMotorcycl recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Update on my Black Widow

• Changed from AEWs to custom end cans which have made the bike sound raspy and rumbly. Power delivery has also changed quite a bit.
• Motone Tailights and MotoGadget mini indicators which are absolutely blinding at night.
• Changed the oil to Amsoil from Castrol 10w40 and the bike has become so smooth that the stock bike feels unrefined.
• The front suspension now feels sorted but that exposed the shortcomings of the rear quite a bit.

Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure!

Here's what BHPian Viju had to say about the matter:

Wow, nicely done! The custom end cans look unique and suit the bike really well. Did you import them and have someone locally build them for you?

How useful is that tank knee guard for you? When I test rode the bike (I am short at 168 cm), my knees were close to the cylinder head (where RE has thankfully fixed some guards), and nowhere close to the sculpted tank recesses.

Also, has anyone tried to fix the LED indicators that RE sells as accessories for the Meteor or the ones for the new Classic 350?

Other than the obvious lack of a mounting hole, what else could pose an issue? Maybe a change of the flasher relay, to correct the flashing rate of the lamps?

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The dealer got the RC from the original owner after nearly 5 months & now he's refusing to give it to me & wants me to let him get it transferred.

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I have got into a problem with RC transfer and need some suggestions. Here is the story:

I bought a GT650 from a dealer but the bike was very new and the original owner had sold the bike even before he got his RC to this dealer. After I bought this bike from the dealer I had a tough time procuring the original RC because the original owner didn't care about it and it was lying with the RTO and they would not give it to me.

After nearly 5 months, the dealer somehow got the RC card after coaxing the original owner to get it from RTO. Now when I ask the dealer to send me the RC card he is refusing to do it and is insisting he will do the RC transfer. But having had a horrible experience with this dealer for the last 5 months, I don't want anything to do with him and asked him to send me the RC card saying I will do the transfer but he is refusing to give me the RC.

Now my question is: whose responsibility is it to get the RC transfer done when the vehicle is sold; isn't it only between the owner and the buyer? Can the dealer withhold the original RC card from the new owner? What can be done? Will a complaint help?

Here's what BHPian Karthik.guru had to say about the matter:

Just last month there was a proposed amendment which makes dealers liable for the transfer of ownership. There's a thread on it on TBHP too. Maybe your dealer is trying to ensure it on his behalf since they're likely to be legally accountable now. Best to give them some time and follow up regularly I suppose.

Here's what BHPian condor had to say about the matter:

Suggest getting it done by the dealer asap. If one were to go through an agent in Bangalore, the total including RTO charges would be in the range of 3-3.5k. Keep this in mind while you talk with the dealer and try to get a smooth closure to this.

Peace of mind is very important, and IMO pls don't be stuck on doing it yourself/not allowing the dealer to do it. During the process itself, before you get the actual card, you can check the status of the transfer on the parivahan portal. This will help you track the progress.

Here's what BHPian RRM had to say about the matter:

In my opinion, there is no harm in the dealer doing it. Why do you want to break your head when he is ready to do it and take on all the hassles?

There may be a fee for sure for the transfer, but it is one time, and you get your peace of mind for a lifetime. Close it asap otherwise you will be unable to enjoy what you got!

Here's what BHPian RT13 had to say about the matter:

You’re in a bind. It was a bad idea to buy it without the documents but that’s done now. Pissing this guy off is only going to make it harder for you. He’s not even saying it won’t get done, he’s just saying he’ll do it, not you. And as a dealer, it seems like a fairly reasonable precaution considering the number of people out there who may try and keep it on the original RC so it depreciates it less (no reflection on you personally). Let him do it. Picking a fight with him is absolutely pointless because you’re the one who needs this and you are at a disadvantage. For your own peace of mind, just ask for a scan/pic/copy of the current RC while he proceeds, so you have something on record. Be amiable, ask him nicely to get it done fast and then move on with your life.

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The track-ready cafe racer could get adjustable rear suspension and a more aggressive riding position.

A test mule of the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 sporting a bikini fairing has been spotted, which suggests that a street-legal version of the GT R650 could be in the works.

The spy image reveals a grey-coloured fairing and clip-on handlebars that appear to have been lowered for a more aggressive riding position. A closer look at the image reveals remote-adjustable rear shock absorbers, which should come in handy on track days.

Besides the track-ready cafe racer, Royal Enfield is also working on an updated version of the standard Continental GT 650. It is expected to come with alloy wheels and a new tail lamp unit.

Source: Autocar India

The test bike is also equipped with the circular tail lamp from the Meteor 350.

A test mule of the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has been spotted with alloy wheels, which suggests that the bikemaker could be planning to offer it as an option on the 650 Twins.

At present, the Interceptor INT 650 and the Continental GT 650 seen in this image come with wire-spoke wheels. The bikes could also switch to tubeless tyres with the introduction of alloy wheels.

The test bike is also equipped with the circular tail lamp from the Meteor 350. Besides that, the 650 Twins could also get updated switchgear.

Both bikes share the same 648cc, air-cooled parallel twin engine that makes 47 BHP and 52 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission.

Thanks to BHPian ishan12 for sharing this image with other enthusiasts!

I have been waiting 10 days for even a basic part to be back in stock.

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I had my INT 650 serviced more than a week ago at the company-operated service centre in Bangalore (BTM Layout) and I had exclusively asked for the front brake pads to be replaced as part of the work to be done. A day later the service advisor calls me and tells me they are out of stock of brake pads and I could get the work done about a few days later once the stock arrives.

It's been 10 days and even after checking with them every 2 days, there's no clarity on when such a basic part will be back in stock. Today morning reached the service centre and was advised to check with other service centres across the city as they now were not even able to give me timelines (till then I always was told 2 days repeatedly). I called up at least 2 more service centres across Bangalore (HSR, Koramangla) and they confirmed the same situation at their end. None of them is now confirming when the stock will be available.

In the past, I have seen a few parts for the Interceptor not being in stock (e.g. sump guard) and had to wait at times for over a week but these were not absolutely must-have parts. Going to mechanics outside the RE network so far has not given me the availability of original RE parts (e.g. I had to ask around a few local FNGs for changing my bike handle and they all asked me to go back to the service centre).

Is parts availability a common/recurring problem observed wrt to the Twins across the country?

Here's what BHPian aargee had to say on the matter:

My quick answer is - Agree with you, there seems to be a shortage of spares

Last month when doing the school service during the peak hour traffic, a Tata Lorry & Leyland Dost were doing a breakdance competition on account of demonstrating their driving skills. Unfortunately, I couldn't get past their show due to heavy traffic.

During this ongoing show, a mini-episode was unveiled in the form of a RE 350 rear-ending a Pep that rear-ended my Inty. That was incidentally the first accident as well, anyway, no human injury & to keep things cool, I let go of the incident as nothing seemed to be damaged other than the skewed rear number plate bracket. After all, I own a machine that's built like a gun!! Or so I thought? Until Son pointed out that the already protruding left exhaust is even more protruding.

My first reaction to hearing from ASC was They said, this is nothing & I can continue to ride as long the bike is rideable. Told them, that's not how I treat the motorcycles & told them whether they want to do a business or not. They said the left side bracket is bent & needs replacement and they don't have one in stock.

But still, they reluctantly removed the exhaust only to find the exhaust gasket that they thought was in stock is missing now. So, they don't know what's in their inventory!! But they were cooperative, sent a person 8 Km away to fetch one from a different showroom, who eventually didn't show up even after an hour.

Eventually, I placed an order to be said the parts will arrive in 3-4 days. That 3-4 days was somewhere by end of Feb. Little did I know that 3 days is nothing but 3 weeks!! Finally, I replaced the bracket & gasket last week after 3 weeks of patience & 300 follow-ups!! Cost me Rs 169 for both.

Although I wanted to give some business to ASC in form of fitting, they were too busy to book my appointment due to which I had some fun with DIY, which is a story for another day.

Here's what BHPian Rahulkool had to say on the matter:

I am not sure how is the scene in Bengaluru but here in Chennai lots of RE authorised parts stores are there, you should try there as well. I have been to a couple of places to buy a few small parts and mostly they have stock if they don't have they will take the order and arrange it in a couple of days.

When I want to fix back the stock silencer on my bike, one gasket was missing in the accessories box the previous owner gave me with the stock silencers. I Went to the nearby RE Store and bought it, as this gasket is the same as other RE models they said, I had the old part with me and they gave me the right size. Similarly, I bought the screws for the exhaust heat shield as that was also missing.

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The Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 Anniversary Editions are limited to just 120 units.

Royal Enfield has commenced deliveries of the 650 Twins 120th Anniversary Edition in India.

The Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 Anniversary Editions are limited to just 120 units and each bike is uniquely numbered. Bike number '001' was handed over to Rear-Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil of the Indian Navy on March 16.

Malayalam actor and director Dhyan Sreenivasan was handed the keys to his bike in Kochi last week, while Olympian Gagan Narang took delivery of his special edition Interceptor 650 in Hyderabad on March 21.

The 120th Anniversary Editions come equipped with a flyscreen, engine guard, heel guard and more. They also have a handcrafted, die-cast brass fuel tank badge and hand-painted pinstripes. The bikes get a unique rich black-chrome fuel tank, blacked-out engine and exhausts and special decals.

The new arrangement is expected to be lighter than the twin exhausts that come with the current Interceptor 650.

Royal Enfield seems to be working on an updated model of the Interceptor 650. A spy image of a test mule has surfaced online. While the entire motorcycle looks quite similar to the current model, the test bike is fitted with a new 2x1 exhaust setup.

Since this could be the initial development stage, the muffler of the 2x1 exhaust setup is not well finished and looks quite basic. The new arrangement is expected to be lighter than the twin exhausts that come with the current Interceptor 650.

Apart from the weight reduction, the new 2x1 exhaust setup might also bring some performance gains. The 649cc, parallel-twin engine of the current model is capable of producing 47 BHP and 52 Nm.

The 2x1 exhaust setup should also make manoeuvring the motorcycle easier, especially in tight parking spaces and heavy traffic. Along with the Interceptor 650, this new exhaust layout could also make its way into the Continental GT 650.

Image source: @saranj234 via Bike Dekho

The online sale for the limited edition models took place on December 6 & the entire lot was sold out in under 2 mintues.

Royal Enfield has sold the entire lot of 120 units of the 650 Twins 120th Anniversary Edition in India in under 2 minutes. The online sale for the limited edition models took place on December 6.

Royal Enfield revealed the 120th Anniversary Edition of the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 globally in November 2021. Out of the 480 units available worldwide, 120 were allotted for the Indian market (60 - Interceptor and 60 - Continental GT).

The 120th Anniversary Edition of the Interceptor 650 has been priced at Rs 4.50 lakh whereas the limited edition model of the Continental GT 650 carries a price tag of Rs 4.80 lakh (on-road, Chennai).

Several features make these motorcycles different from the standard models. For instance, they are fitted with several original accessories like flyscreen, engine guard, heel guard and more. They also have a handcrafted, die-cast brass fuel tank badge and hand-painted pinstripes.

Royal Enfield has also used a unique, rich black-chrome fuel tank for the limited edition models. Apart from that, the engine and exhausts have been completely blacked-out. Also, the fuel tank top badge contains a unique serial number and the side body panel has a special decal.