[R-Six]

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

Maybe we should take inspiration from the Pegasus owners and protest against RE for launching a better GT

I was thinking of going the Signal 350 way instead. Just wrap my black GT similar to how the new 650 in white looks and powder coat or paint the rims to black. Why RE should have all the fun?

[aravind.anand]

An article from indianautosblog says that the test ride bikes would be available from next month, and deliveries from Jan 2019 only. Not sure about the authenticity of this news, as the sales representative I spoke to was very confident of having the display bikes available from 15th or 16th November - but he did say that they might have challenges with the test rides for about a week.

Source - https://indianautosblog.com/2018/11/...t-rides-315239

[BANDHAV]

Autojournos are already in Goa to experience the 650 twins. Bunny Punia is also there, he is a bhpian. Lets hope to get some first hand updates from him.

Pic Courtsey: Bunny Punia (from his FB feeds)

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Watch the event live, tomorrow 6:30PM IST-

https://youtu.be/X-qZGQ5Usl8

[uday.ere]

A host of customization options will be available with the 650 twins. Meanwhile a lovely shot of the potential colours we can choose from. May not be the complete set, because the popular shade from the US Media drive (Orange) is not present here.


Source : twitter

[hiren.mistry]

Originally Posted by uday.ere

A host of customization options will be available with the 650 twins. Meanwhile a lovely shot of the potential colours we can choose from.
Source : twitter

Love the black and red combo, looks so much like a Bonnie in this combination. The white and orange isn't bad either, would love to see the how the bike looks in all these colours.
This is one RE that definitely warrants a test ride.

[d1vine]

I am calling the price at 2.85 lakhs ex showroom, I have had this gut feeling since the bike reveal. Hope I am right.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Some last minute action from Motoroids -

1. The Journey of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - History summarised -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cnuERoaB1M

2. The Journey Of The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 - History summarised -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzFPamkm-3M

3. RE Interceptor / Continental GT 650 Accessories -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RszWwkY-Hmw

[R-Six]

Pretty impressed by the quality of the bar end mirrors and the tourer mirrors, at least they look pretty neat.

Also, the seat on the GT 650 seems to be better cushioned that the bench seat available on the erstwhile GT. I have both the single seat and the bench seat and the one with the cowl has much better riding comfort at the moment.

If not to tie my luggage during overnighters, I will always prefer the single seat version. I hope the new double seat they have shown has some better padding for the butt.

[timuseravan]

Zigwheels is claiming 2.5 lakhs ExShowroom for the Interceptor 650!


https://www.zigwheels.com/news-featu...evealed/32291/

Royal Enfield plans to launch its flagship twins, the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650 just before Rider Mania, on 14 November 2018. And now, sources have revealed that the Interceptor 650 is likely to be priced at Rs 2.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

[sukiwa]

Journos have started sharing their review on Indian roads. Sharing some images from insta page of 'motoringscribe'. Hope to see full reviews published later in the day today.

[neil.jericho]

Received these images yesterday on whatsapp. I wonder if the new GT 650 tanks can be swapped over into the existing GT 535 bikes.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Got these images on whatsapp biking groups. Not sure of the original source -

Interceptor 650s with all the premium 650s in the market -

[ani_meher]

No way this will cost below 4L or even 5L. People are dreaming if they think it will be below 3L. Why would a twin 650cc bike cost lower than single cylinder 300cc bikes in the market? Wishful thinking at best.


I am curious about the engine performance. Hope the niggles are detected and ironed out soon, and a polished version makes its way to the underpowered Himalayan!

[tharian]

Originally Posted by ani_meher

No way this will cost below 4L or even 5L. People are dreaming if they think it will be below 3L. Why would a twin 650cc bike cost lower than single cylinder 300cc bikes in the market? Wishful thinking at best.

If RE wants to dig its own grave after investing so much on this bike, yes, they will price it above 4L.
I doubt if that is what they are looking at as they know there is a market in India for this bike if they price it below the others in the same engine size bracket. Add to that , Sid Lal had mentioned that it will be priced in a way that it is affordable to upgrade from a Classic 500 or TB500.

Anyway, in few more hours, we will know. I just hope they don't hike the price down the line when I am ready to buy it.