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      Royal Enfield 650 Soul Star Custom Will Take You On a Spiritual Tour

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      Of all the Royal Enfield custom jobs, Royal Enfield 650 Soul Star custom motorcycle by Neev Motorcycles based on Interceptor 650, is among the bestRoyal Enfield 650 Soul Star CustomRoyal Enfield motorcycles from the factory come out as timeless pieces of retro design that should appeal to a majority of mindsets. That said, there will always be people who would find a lack of character in these motorcycles. These people pursue a customisation route and come up with masterpieces that will wow the world.One such modder is Neev Motorcycles and their latest creation is named Soul Star. The main inspiration for this build is wheels found on the iconic Sun Temple of Konark, Odisha. Almost everything on this custom motorcycle has been built by scratch to create one of the most beautiful custom jobs we have ever seen by Neev Motorcycles.Royal Enfield 650 Soul Star CustomRoyal Enfield 650 Soul Star Custom – The Best Modified RE?Before I started to put my thoughts into this article, it was very difficult to gather words to do so. Such is its captivity. Neev Motorcycles embark on the journey into all eight Chakras in one’s life. The lesser-known 8th Chakra is the gateway to the spiritual world and all eight of them are depicted on 8-spoke bespoke machined aluminium wheels.To showcase these eight Chakras on its bespoke wheels, Neev Motorcycles has cleverly moved the rear disc brake and chain drive to the same side. This will put beautiful Brass-accented custom alloy wheels to full display from the right side, along with custom rerouted exhaust so that the left channel exits on the right side. These exhausts are finished in gloss black with Brass tips.Royal Enfield 650 Soul Star CustomBrass is a theme that Neev has used. This signifies grandeur and a large Brass dagger adorns Royal Enfield 650 Soul Star, residing on its fuel tank. This dagger is flanked by two fuel filler caps on either side of a beautifully finished custom fuel tank with Soul Star badging on either side. Other custom parts include fenders, sump guard, fork covers, single-seat, handlebars, body panels, CNC triple tree including chassis and swingarm.Royal Enfield 650 Soul Star CustomBrass Fittings On Custom RE MotorcycleBrass elements are found on fuel caps, daggers, handlebar risers, wheel engravings, footpegs, gear and brake levers, fender fittings, tank badges, brass chains and more. There is an aftermarket LED headlight unit along with LED turn indicators. Tail light is LED too and is moved towards the left along with the number plate.Not just that, the stock twin-pod instrument console has been moved towards the left too, arranged vertically. It is a little inconvenient, but who cares when the overall motorcycle looks so enthralling, right? Since we are nitpicking, Neev Motorcycles could have used a classier and more elegant font for Soul Star branding. That’s about it.Royal Enfield 650 Soul Star CustomThe massive 160/60-R18 front and 240/40-R18 rear tyres come off as bullish and give Soul Star a muscular stance. To put it into perspective, India’s favourite car, Swift, gets 165-section tyres. The stock 648 cc parallel-twin engine is kept identical along with dual-channel ABS braking hardware.This Royal Enfield engine makes 47 bhp of power and 52 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. This is by far the best custom bike we have witnessed from Neev Motorcycles and if I get a raise, I know exactly whom to approach for a custom bike. (Boss, are you reading this?) More

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      Ola Electric Scooter Centre Stand, Buddy Step – Accessories Delivery Start

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      Ola Electric offers a range of accessories that includes scooter cover, chargers and apparelOla Electric Scooter Centre StandBased on market feedback, Ola Electric had recently introduced new accessories such as buddy step and centre stand. As Ola does not have any dealerships, users need to order these online from the company’s website. Ola has now started shipping these accessories.While the centre stand costs Rs 999, the buddy step is priced at Rs 1,999. The buddy step seems expensive, as a similar side step offered by Honda for Activa costs Rs 915. Hero MotoCorp’s side step is even cheaper at Rs 885. Ola scooter cover and t-shirts are priced at Rs 999.Ola Electric Scooter Buddy StepOla buddy step and centre stand – Official AccessoriesInstallation of buddy step and centre stand has been done in a seamless manner. The buddy step or side step is made from cast aluminium. It has high tensile strength and should be able to resist things like corrosion. Both the buddy step and centre stand are offered in black colour.The centre stand is made from tubular steel and is designed to have a long service life. A centre stand is better suited for Indian conditions, where finding parking spaces is often a challenge. A scooter parked on the centre stand takes less parking space in comparison to a side stand.Ola Electric Scooter Centre Stand and Buddy StepOla’s centre stand also takes care of issues reported with the side stand. In some cases, users had reported breakage of side stand after a few months of use. The side stand may be good enough to support the weight of the scooter. But it may not be designed to take additional weight such as someone sitting on the scooter with the side stand engaged. The centre stand is expected to fare better, as it is made from tubular steel.While the factory-fitted side stand comes with a sensor, the centre stand does not have any such feature. With the side stand engaged, users get a message on the dash that the stand is open. The scooter will not move unless the side stand is retracted. Such a feature is not required with the centre stand, as the scooter will already be in an unmovable position with the centre stand engaged.Ola beset with problemsBased on market feedback, Ola has been working to introduce the necessary updates to its scooters. A few days back, Ola had announced a voluntary recall of the front suspension system of S1 electric scooter. Multiple users had reported breakage of front suspension system. As per the voluntary recall, Ola will be fitting a new front fork on all affected scooters. This upgrade will be provided free of cost.Ola Electric Scooter Centre StandOla’s voluntary recall process for replacement of the front fork will commence from March 22. Users will be contacted individually and informed about how to proceed with the recall process. Users can also contact their nearest Ola Experience Centre or service centre for details.Source More

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      Top 10 Two Wheelers Feb 2023 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Jupiter, Apache

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      Hero Splendor and Honda Activa continued to rule this segment as the best selling motorcycle and scooter respectivelyImage – The Bikers DiaryTotal sales of top 10 best-selling 2W in India in February 2023 saw an 18 percent YoY growth. Sales stood at 8,29,810 units in the past month, a 1,26,582 unit volume growth over 7,03,228 units sold in Feb 2022. It was however a MoM de-growth from 8,31,219 units sold in Jan 2023.Top 10 Two Wheelers Feb 2023 – Splendor Sales At 2.88 LakhHero MotoCorp’s Splendor entry-level commuter appears to have sealed itself at the top of sales charts. It has once again topped two-wheeler sales tables in Feb 2023 with 2,88,605 units, a 48.97 percent YoY growth over 1,93,731 units sold in Feb 2022. This was a volume growth of 94,874 units while the Splendor commanded a 34.78 percent share. MoM sales also improved from 2,61,833 units sold in Jan 2023 during which share percentage had stood at 31.50. Hero Splendor has now got a new rival, in the form of Honda Shine 100.Top 10 Two Wheelers Feb 2023At No. 2 was the Honda Activa. Sales increased by 20.08 percent YoY to 1,74,503 units sold in Feb 2023 as against 1,45,317 units sold in Feb 2022. This led to a 29,186 unit volume growth with the Activa commanding a 21.03 percent share on this list. Honda plans launch of a new electric scooter would could well be an electric variant of the Activa scooter. More details are awaited which could be revealed later this month.Top 10 Two Wheelers Feb 2023Bajaj Pulsar sales also improved on a YoY basis by 45.78 percent. Sales which had stood at 54,951 units in Feb 2022 improved to 80,106 units in the past month. This was a volume growth of 25,155 units while the Pulsar range commands a 9.65 percent share. Following the re-launch of the Pulsar 220F, the company has updated its Pulsar NS range with new features. Pulsar NS160 and NS200 are now being offered with USD forks and dual-channel ABS.Sales of the HF Deluxe dipped by 25.86 percent on a YoY basis to 56,290 units in Feb 2023 from 75,927 units sold in Feb 2022. This was a volume de-growth of 19,632 units. TVS Jupiter sales improved by 14.44 percent YoY to 53,891 units in Feb 2023. This was against 47,092 units sold in Feb 2022. It was followed by the Suzuki Access scooter at No. 6 with 40,194 units sold in the past month, up 7.15 percent over 37,512 units sold in Feb 2022.CB Shine, XL100, Apache, RaiderLower down the 2W sales list was the Honda CB Shine. Sales took a massive hit of 56.43 percent YoY down to 35,594 units in Feb 2023 from 81,700 units sold in Feb 2022. This was a volume de-growth of 46,106 units while the CB Shine currently commands a 4.29 percent share.YoY sales of the TVS XL100 moped also fell 1.40 percent YoY to 35,346 units in Feb 2023 from 35,848 units sold in Feb 2022. There was also the Apache from the TVS stables that stood at No. 9 on this list of top 10 best-selling two wheelers in Feb 2023. Sales grew by 112.94 percent YoY to 34,935 units in Feb 2023 from 16,406 units sold in Feb 2022. TVS Raider was at No. 10 with a 105.82 percent YoY growth to 30,346 units in Feb 2023 from 14,744 units sold in Feb 2022. More

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      New RE 650 Twins Arrive At Showroom – All Changes Detailed

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      Among all of Royal Enfield 650 Twins, only Continental GT 650 variants get new custom-made sporty tyres from ApolloNew RE 650 Twins At Dealer. Image – Machine RulesWith changing times, evolution of products is key and Royal Enfield understands this. Despite taking a rather long time, the much-awaited updates are finally here on Royal Enfield 650 twins. Most of the upgrades are similar between Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. But there are certain upgrades that have been bestowed only upon GT 650.Features like LED headlights, new switchgear, USB charging port and others are now made standard across the range for both vehicles. However, alloy wheels are only bundled with certain colour combinations only. With these updates, there is a price revision as well. Let’s take a look at all of these.Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor – New Updates. Hat tip Shubham Sharma.2023 Royal Enfield 650 Twins – New ColoursFor MY2023, Royal Enfield has introduced two new colours for Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 respectively. With Continental GT 650, Royal Enfield has discontinued Ventura Storm colour and has added Slipstream Blue and Apex Grey. Only these colour options get alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, a black engine bay and exhaust.With Interceptor 650, they are only offered with newly introduced Black Ray and Barcelona Blue. Interceptor now doesn’t get a slew of OG colours and newer ones like Orange Crush, Baker Express, Ventura Blue, and Downtown Drag. Take a look at the colour options that are currently offered with Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650.2023 Royal Enfield 650 Twins New Colours2023 Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 – New FeaturesApart from the alloy wheels and blackened engine bay and exhaust, Royal Enfield has offered a slew of features for both Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. For MY2023, these were necessary and kinda expected at the price point that they command. For starters, Royal Enfield is now offering LED headlights, similar to the ones offered with Super Meteor 650.2023 RE 650 Twins – New FeaturesTurn indicators are still halogens, though. RE has thrown in adjustable clutch and brake levers with rotary dials to adjust on the fly, and new comfy seats. This enhances the comfort quotient, enabling riders to tweak their bike to their preference. Water-resistant USB type-A charging port below left switchgear allows riders to charge their electronics on the go.On top of these features, Continental GT 650 gets some extra goodies. They are modern switchgear found on Meteor 650 with upmarket feeling aluminium switch cubes, a hazard light, and a new master brake cylinder (all of these are offered with new colours of Interceptor only) and custom-made rear tyres from Apollo.RE 650 Twins – Special VariantsMY23 Royal Enfield 650 TwinsRoyal Enfield has kept wire-spoke wheels and shiny engine bay and exhaust as they were before with older colour options. This way, Royal Enfield is offering four different characteristics of its motorcycles. First, is Chrome body work and wire-spoke wheels, retaining the old-world charm. Second, single-tone colours with wire-spoke wheels.[embedded content][embedded content]Third, dual-tone colours with wire-spoke wheels. And lastly, blacked-out engine bay and silencers along with alloy wheels. These variants are the new ones added to Royal Enfield’s arsenal. Pricing for these new colours along with updates are Rs. 3,21,000 with Interceptor 650 and Rs. 3,39,000 with Continental GT 650 (all prices ex-sh, India). More

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      New Kawasaki Eliminator 400 Launch Price 759k Yen (Rs 4.7 L)

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      In keeping with Eliminators of the past, Kawasaki Eliminator 400 gets a 400cc engine from its Ninja counterpart, making 48 PS and 37 NmNew Kawasaki Eliminator 400Kawasaki has brought one of its iconic nameplates back from the dead. If you have been following recent developments regarding Kawasaki’s pavilion at the Osaka Motor Show, you might have guessed where this is headed. Yes, the speculations turned out to be true, and Kawasaki Eliminator 400 has been launched.The Japanese brand is launching it in two different variants, Standard and SE. The former is priced from 759,000 Yen (roughly translated to Rs. 4.7 lakh) and the latter is priced at 858,000 Yen (roughly translated to Rs. 5.31 lakh). SE gets special additions over the Standard variant.New Kawasaki Eliminator 400Kawasaki Eliminator 400 – The New Cruiser In TownEarlier, Kawasaki had teased a cruiser motorcycle on social media and even recently, we were teased with veiled motorcycles at Kawasaki pavilion in 2023 Osaka Motor Show. Automotive fraternity was on its heels, anticipating the revival of the Eliminator nameplate, which has turned out true.Eliminator series is a true textbook-cruiser and was first introduced in 1985, starting with Eliminator 900 and soon expanded its portfolio with EL125, EL175 (Bajaj Eliminator in India), EL250, VN250, ZL400, ZL600, ZL750, ZL900 and ZL1000. Kawasaki Eliminator 400 is the spiritual successor of ZL400 of the yesteryear.New Kawasaki Eliminator 400Eliminator 400 – Dimensions, Specs, Engine, Brakes, SuspensionMost of the Eliminator series got powertrains from their Ninja counterparts of similar displacements categories. That stays true here as well as Kawasaki Eliminator 400 gets the same powertrain as Ninja 400. It is a 398 cc parallel twin motor capable of developing 48 bhp of power and 37 Nm of torque, coupled to a 6-speed gearbox.New Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SpecsUnlike typical cruisers with torquey long-stroke engines, Eliminator 400 gets a big bore setup with redline pegged at 10,000 RPM. Drivetrain setup will be key here, to offer a similar character as a cruiser. The newly-developed trellis frame is suspended on 41mm USD front forks with 120 mm travel and twin shock absorbers at the rear with 90 mm travel.New Kawasaki Eliminator 400Kawasaki Eliminator 400 measures 2250 mm in length, 785 mm in width, 1100 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 1520 mm. Even with a low seat height of 735 mm, Kawasaki has managed to carve out a decent 150 mm ground clearance. Front gets a 310 mm single disc setup and rear gets 240 mm disc. Both are equipped with twin-pot brake calipers.New Kawasaki Eliminator 400With 12L of fuel in the tank, Kawasaki Eliminator 400 weighs in at 176 kg (SE weighs 178 kg), which is very spritely, when compared to cruisers with similar thrust. In Kawasaki’s cruiser lineup, Eliminator 400 sits below Vulcan S with a 650 cc engine derived from Ninja 650.Loaded With Modern Features, New TechOwing to Eliminators of yesteryears, 400 gets round LED headlights and a round fully-digital instrument cluster. Turn indicators and tail lights are LED too, but they could have been round as well. Exhaust routing from both cylinders are channeled within a common pipe ending in a single canister setup.New Kawasaki Eliminator 400 vs Vulcan S – Riding PositionThe more expensive SE variant gets fork gaiters, a waterproof USB-C charging socket, special seat with leather, Mitsuba Sankowa GPS and two cameras at the front and back enabling dashcam function as well. It is not yet confirmed whether Kawasaki is bringing this to India or not. If launched in India, it will take on the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. More

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      Honda Activa 6G New Features Launch Soon – Digital Display, Bluetooth

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      With the updates, Honda Activa 6G can have the same level of capabilities as TVS ZX SmartXonnect variant that already has digital instrumentation and BluetoothImage – india’s carWhile Activa is already a top selling product, Honda has been introducing new updates regularly to improve overall user experience. Earlier this year in January, Activa received the Honda Smart Key with H-Smart Technology. It offers several car-like features such as auto lock / unlock, parked location finder and keyless start.Going forward, Honda has revealed plans to introduce some more updates for Activa 6G. The announcement was made by Atsushi Ogata, president and CEO HMSI, during interactions with select journalists at the launch event of Honda Shine 100 commuter motorcycle.Activa 6G new updates plannedOgata said that there has been phenomenal response to the newly launched Activa H-Smart Edition. It has essentially exceeded all expectations. The response has given Honda the confidence to introduce some more updates for Activa 6G.The updates will be accessible via a new, high-spec variant that Honda will launch in near future. Some of the key updates planned for Activa 6G include a digital display and Bluetooth. This new variant will also be equipped with the H-Smart keyless system.Image – Anshul BajpaiCurrent Activa 6G is offered with an analogue display with basic functions such as speedometer, odometer, turn indicators, etc. In comparison, rival TVS ZX SmartXonnect has a digital display and comprehensive range of Bluetooth-based connectivity features. Users benefit from call and SMS alerts, navigation assist and voice assist.Activa 6G is expected to get a similar set of features. With the updates, the new Activa 6G variant is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 85k to Rs 90k. As of now, Activa 6G is offered in Standard, DLX and H-Smart variants. Prices are Rs 74,536, Rs 77,036 and Rs 80,537, respectively. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. Rival TVS ZX SmartXonnect variant is available at a starting price of Rs 87,123.No mechanical upgradesNew, high-spec Activa 6G variant with Bluetooth and digital display will continue to be powered by the 109.51 cc, 4-stroke SI engine. It makes 7.8 PS of max power and 8.90 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a CVT automatic transmission. Activa has an under-bone frame, with telescopic front forks and 3-step adjustable unit spring rear suspension. Braking duties are performed by drum brakes at both ends.In the next stage of its evolution, Activa will be getting its 7G version. Activa 7G is expected to get some more updates. Honda is also working on the electric version of Activa, as was revealed recently via patent documents. Activa electric will be Honda’s first electric two-wheeler for Indian market. It is expected to be launched in 2024. Activa electric is likely to be offered with a non-removable battery pack. More

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      Hero Electric Launches 2023 Optima CX2.0, CX5.0, Nyx CX5.0

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      Hero Electric – Updated 2023 Optima CX2.0, Optima CX5.0, and Nyx CX5.0 electric scooters2023 Hero Electric Scooters LaunchedHero Electric updates its Optima and Nyx scooter range with the launch of Optima CX2.0, Optima CX5.0, and Nyx CX5.0. The prices for these scooters are yet to be announced. With electric scooters being an ever-growing segment, price competitiveness is key. The electric car manufacturer says its Comfort and City speed scooters are now available at a price range of Rs 85,000-95,000, and Rs 1,05,000-1,30,000, respectivelyHero Electric Optima CX 2.0: Price, Specs, Mileage, Colours2023 Hero Electric Optima CX2.0 features a single LFP battery, with a range of 89 km. It has a 2 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 1.9 kW motor, with a top speed of 48 kmph. The full charge time is 4.5 hours, and it weighs 93 kg. The scooter also includes features like CBS, side-stand sensor, drive mode lock, and reverse roll protection.2023 Hero Electric Scooters LaunchedOn the other hand, the Hero Electric Optima CX5.0 and Nyx CX5.0 come with dual LFP batteries. Optima CX5.0 has a range of 113 km on a single charge, a 3 kWh lithium-ion battery, a 1.9 kW motor, and a top speed of 55 kmph. It weighs just over 100 kg and has a full charge time of 3 hours, with a dual charger setup. Nyx CX5.0 has a top speed of 48 kmph, and a range of 113 km on a single charge. It weighs 106 kg with a 3 kWh lithium-ion battery. Full charge time is pegged at 3 hours. 2023 Hero Electric Scooters Launched2023 Hero electric Optima CX2.0, Optima CX5.0, and Nyx CX5.0 e-scooters – Ground ClearanceHero Electric has focused on ensuring customer safety with specific features. They include battery safety alarm, drive mode lock, reverse roll protection, and side-stand sensor. Nyx CX5.0, has a ground clearance of 175 mm, highest for this range. Ground clearance for both the other models is 165 mm.Optima CX5.0 is available in Dark Matt Blue and Matt Maroon. Optima CX2.0 comes in Dark Matt Blue and Charcoal Black. Nyx CX5.0 is available in Charcoal Black and Pearl White.Hero Electric Optima CX and Nyx Electric ScootersHero Electric plans to set up a new greenfield plant in Rajasthan with an annual production capacity of 2 million units, with an investment of around Rs 1,200 crore. The company has a brand new modern factory under construction at Ludhiana. Plans are afoot to manufacture 10 lakh vehicles annually in the next 2-3 years from its manufacturing plants in India.In conclusion, the Hero Electric Optima and Nyx range offers a range of features and benefits, with a focus on customer safety and the country’s electric mobility mission. With the addition of new models and plans for expansion, Hero Electric is committed to providing sustainable transportation solutions in India. More

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      2023 Royal Enfield 650 Launch Price Rs 3.03 L – New Colours, Alloys, Tubeless Tyres

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      Alloy wheels for Royal Enfield 650 twins have been a long pending demand, which has now been fulfilled2023 Royal Enfield 650 LaunchedActing on market feedback, Royal Enfield has launched alloy wheels for Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 in India today. RE 650 twins also get other updates such as new LED headlight, new colours and USB charger. Levers and switchgear are also new, borrowed from new-age Royal Enfield bikes. 650 twins are currently the most popular bikes in 500cc+ segment, with a market share of more than 75%.2023 Royal Enfield 650 Twins Launched – Much Needed Updates, New PricesVisually, alloy wheels for 650 twins don’t seem to match the elegance of wire-spoke wheels. However, alloy wheels with tubeless tyres can be a lot more convenient of users. For example, fixing a puncture and changing tyres becomes a lot less painful. Alloy wheels are also largely maintenance free and have higher resistance to things like corrosion.Royal Enfield 650 Twins – New PricesTalking about the new colours, Interceptor 650 gets Black Ray and Barcelona Blue, whereas Continental GT has Slipstream Blue and Apex Grey. A unique aspect about these two new colourways is their blacked-out theme. Much of the surfaces across the engine, alloy wheels, exhaust and side panels have been blacked out. The new colours expand options available to buyers.As of now, alloy wheels are available with only the blacked-out variants. It could be introduced with other colour variants of 650 twins. Or at least they could be offered as an accessory with other colour variants. However, wire-spoke wheel variants are expected to continue to be the favourites, especially among retro enthusiasts.2023 Royal Enfield 650 LaunchedOther updates include a new LED headlight. It appears similar to the one used with Super Meteor 650. Some components like USB charger and switchgear seem to be borrowed from Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Prices of the new Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor is priced from Rs 3.03 lakh to Rs 3.31 lakh while Continental GT 650 starts from Rs 3.19 lakh and goes all the way to Rs 3.45 lakh. All prices are ex-sh. In comparison to outgoing version, prices have been increased by up to Rs 14,000.2023 Royal Enfield 650 LaunchedB. Govindarajan, CEO, Royal Enfield, said “The Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650 have received immense love from riding enthusiasts across the world. We are certain that the new colors, especially the all-black variants with alloys, will definitely give customers more reason to ride these motorcycles, while the new functional upgrades will add to a fun and enjoyable riding experience.”650 twins’ performanceIn India, 650 twins have been updated to meet BS6 Phase 2 compliance norms. Royal Enfield Interceptor and Continental GT are powered by a 648cc parallel twin, air/oil-cooled engine that churns out 47 hp of max power and 52 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. The engine has been designed to deliver smooth throttle response across the rev range. It makes the 650 twins suitable for both city streets as well as effortless cruising on wide open roads.650 twins have tubular steel frame with bolted trussing, suspended on 41mm front forks and dual coil-over shocks at rear. Braking duties are performed by 320 mm disc at front and 240 mm disc at rear. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. More