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Inspired by the iconic 60’s Interceptor with its greatest following in the American west coast, fitting perfectly into the easy-going, fun narrative of the time, the new Interceptor 650 Twin reimagines the sun-drenched California beach lifestyle. This modern classic is the essence of a British roadster with a dash of a California Desert Racer blending timeless style and contemporary performance.
The Interceptor 650 Twin featuring a twin cradle, tubular steel frame, designed from scratch in conjunction with the legendary Harris Performance team, offers the perfect combination of authentic styling and versatile, agile performance. The frame, tested for thousands of hours and miles over a wide variety of road conditions for durability, balance and handling, delivers dynamic and responsive performance. While a 1400mm wheelbase, 804mm seat-height makes for accessible, confidence-inspiring riding position, the Interceptor 650 is smartly designed to have a 174mm ground clearance and an excellent lean angle helping it take on pretty much any road with aplomb. 37.5 degrees of steering allows good low-speed maneuverability in city traffic. With a 24-degree rake angle and 106mm of trail, the Interceptor 650 Twin feels nimble in the city, planted on the highways and agile on the twisties.
Steel tubular, double cradle frame, 2122mm x 1165mm x 789mm
Fuel Capacity: 13.7 Ltr
Kerb Weight: 202 kg (no fuel)
Ground Clearance: 174mm
The suspension, developed & tested in tandem with the chassis, is aided in the front by 41mm forks with 110mm of travel and twin rear units, chosen for the authentic twin-shock look, gas charged with piggy-back reservoirs. It also has a 5-stage pre-load adjustment, to allow for bespoke settings imparting the ride with effective damping in all situations for an optimum blend of comfort, feel and precision.
Front Suspension: 41mm front fork, 110mm travel
Rear Suspension: Twin coil-over shocks, 88mm travel
An air/oil-cooled parallel twin engine configuration was selected for its authentic uncluttered lines faithful to our heritage design. The simple, easy-to-maintain, all new 648cc engine is built for real world riding, with sufficient power to make light work of city traffic cruise effortlessly on the open road. While offering a very usable 47 horsepower at 7250 RPM and maximum of 52 Nm torque at 5250 RPM, the secret of the new 650 Twin lies in the way the power is delivered. Seamless throughout the rev range, 80% of the maximum pulling power (torque) is available as low as 2500 RPM, so that the engine delivers smooth and rapid progress without the need for constant gear changes. A single-piece forged counterbalanced crankshaft with a 270 degree firing order ensures a quintessential twin-cylinder, a deep burbling exhaust note and minimal vibrations. The use of 4-valve per cylinder increases the engine efficiency resulting in better fuel economy & performance. An under-stressed 9.5:1 compression ration means less sensitivity to variances in fuel quality, while a twin throttle-body paired to a highly precise Bosch fuel injection & engine management system gives instantaneous, predictable and smooth throttle response throughout the rev range. While the gorgeously sculpted lines of the gleaming, hand-polished aluminum engine covers hark back to a golden era of motorcycling, what makes heads turn is the sound of the engine, either at idle or at full chat, metering a steady beat, a wonderful over-run burble or a distinctive power-on-rumble.
4 stroke, single overhead cam, air-oiled, 648cc parallel twin, 47Bhp@7250rpm, 52Nm@5250rpm, 6 speed, fuel injection, digital spark ignition = TCI
For the first time Royal Enfield uses a six-speed gearbox, specially developed for the 650 Twin, thoroughly tested on proving grounds, race tracks and public roads, with carefully selected gear ratios chosen to deliver the best blend for all riding conditions. The result is evident in the optimum shift feel, reliability of engagement, quiet notch-free selection and perfect ratio spacing. The gearbox is augmented by a slipper clutch which had an assist feature for light lever feel.
The choice of tyres also reflects the common theme running across the development process of the Interceptor 650 Twin. For the authentic classic look the Interceptor 650 comes with 18” front and rear wheels, both with 36 spoke aluminum alloy rims. Classic aesthetics backed by modern engineering choices meant the structure and the compound of these Pirelli Phantom Sportcomp tyres (100/90 at the front and 130/70 for the rear) were specially developed for Royal Enfield to complement the chassis and suspension in all riding conditions. With the same consistent thought, twin piston ByBre (By Brembo) callipers have been used. They grab a 320mm floating disc in the front and a 240mm one at the rear actuated with a Bosch dual-channel ABS providing strong, predictable stopping power.
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 130/70-18
Front Brake: 320mm disc, ABS
Rear Brake: 240mm disc, ABS
With its wide braced handlebars, the Interceptor has a comfortable and commanding riding position; upright for great visibility ahead, aiding confidence as well as comfort. The ergonomic triangle, formed by the handlebar, low seat and footpeg position, has been set up for comfort with a gentle sports bias helping the rider make the most of the agile chassis and feel intuitively connected with the machine.
