Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650 Launched At Rs. 3.39 Lakh

Bookings and test rides for the Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650 will open on November 10 in India; available in a total of five colourways

Royal Enfield has today announced the launch of the Interceptor Bear 650 in India. It will be available for test rides and bookings from November 10 onwards and it carries a starting price of Rs. 3.39 lakh (ex-showroom). Inspired by Eddie Mulder’s victory at the brutal Californian desert race in 1960, the Big Bear Run, the Bear 650 comprises go-anywhere capabilities.

The new Royal Enfield Bear 650 derives power from the familiar 648 cc parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree firing order. It produces 47 bhp at 7,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 56.5 Nm at 5,150 rpm (torquiest RE within the portfolio) which increases the mid-range punch on the Bear 650 as compared to the other 650 models.

RE says the 2-into-1 exhaust system enhances torque and offers a broader powerband while the compact single silencer reduces weight and adds to the scrambler aesthetic. The retro scram flavour is everywhere as it gets open square tread blocks, contoured scrambler seats, kicked-up rear loop, competition number board and raised ground clearance (184 mm).

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It can be purchased in five colour schemes namely Boardwalk White, Petrol Green, Wild Honey, Golden Shadow and a special colour edition called Two Four Nine, paying tribute to Eddie’s iconic race-winning number. The Bear 650 gets a revised and stronger chassis, Showa USD big piston forks in the front with 130 mm travel and Showa twin shocks at the rear with 115 mm travel.

It is equipped with 19″ front and 17″ rear wheels, fitted with dual-purpose tyres. The contoured seat of the Bear 650 has been designed to allow the rider to move around freely and prevent the rider from slipping while riding on rough surfaces. A wide handlebar and neutrally positioned footpegs are said to provide uncramped and confident ergonomics.

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The motorcycle comes with a 320 mm front disc and 270 mm rear disc with the option of switching off the rear ABS. The circular TFT instrument console is lifted from the Himalayan 450. It also boasts black aluminium switch cubes and joystick, Google Maps integration, USB-C charging port and Wingman Connectivity features such as remote live location tracking, real-time last-parked location, vehicle alerts, vehicle dashboard, trip reports, etc.