Royal Enfield has
grown its model range for the Malaysian market with a pair of new additions,
the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650. Priced at RM 45,900 and RM 48,500, both are powered by an
air- and oil-cooled, dual overhead cam and fuel-injected parellel twin
displacing 648 cc.
The engine produces
47 hp at 7,250 rpm and 52 Nm of torque at 5,250 rpm, with transmission handled
by a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Differences are in the layouts,
with the Interceptor a more upright cruiser-style machine, while the
Continental GT adopts a more cafe racer stance.
The
Interceptor features a flatter seat and flat handlebars, while the Continental
GT gets a more stretched-out posture courtesy of its clip-on bars, together
with a seat with a more pronounced contour. The Interceptor also gets a larger
fuel tank, which holds 13.7 litres to the Continental GT’s 12.5 litres.
Suspension on both
bikes are handled by 41 mm telescopic forks in front, with dual shocks (each
with gas reservoir) taking care of the rear. Braking is via a single-disc setup
with a ByBre caliper on both the Interceptor and Continental GT, augmented with
ABS for safety.
The Interceptor 650
tips the scales with a dry weight of 202 kg, while the Continental GT 650
weighs 198 kg dry. Rolling stock on both models are 18-inch wire-spoke wheels
shod in tyres measuring 100/90 and 130/70 front and rear, respectively. Each
purchase of either of the classically-styled duo comes with a three-year,
unlimited-mileage warranty.
