Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 BS6 has
also been launched in India. In comparison with the Continental GT 650 BS4, the
BS6 version is up to INR 9,600 (approx) more expensive. The Royal Enfield
Continental GT 650's 649 cc twin-cylinder, SOHC, air-cooled mill with a
fuel-injection system, as per leaked specifications, churns out 47.45 PS of
maximum power at 7,150 rpm in the BS6 version. In comparison, the same engine
in the BS4 version produces 47.65 PS of maximum power at 7,250 rpm. The torque
output in the new version is yet to be known. The 6-speed transmission remains
unchanged.
Various cycle parts including the
conventional front fork, dual gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear, 320 mm
front and 240 mm rear disc brakes sourced from ByBre with dual-channel ABS,
etc., have been carried forward from the Continental GT 650 BS4 to the
Continental GT 650 BS6. Also, features like the twin-pod instrument cluster,
clip-on handlebars, Pirelli Phantom Sportcomp tyres, dual exhausts, and spoke
wheels are the same. There are no visual changes either. So, the Continental GT
650 BS6 is available in five colour options - Ventura Blue, Black Magic, Ice
Queen, Dr. Mayhem and Mister Clean.
The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 BS6's
prices start at INR 2.80 lakh* for the Ventura Blue and Black Magic colour
options and goes all the way up to INR 3.01 lakh* for the Mister Clean chrome
colour option.
