Royal Enfield has unveiled the all-black variants of its 650cc motorcycles, the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. Currently, these variants of the twin-cylinder-powered Royal Enfield motorcycles have been listed on the company’s UK website, and their Indian launch is likely to happen very soon. Previously, we brought you an image gallery of the new Interceptor 650. Here we bring you detailed images of the Continental GT 650.
The all-black Continental GT 650 gets two new paint themes – Apex Grey and Slipstream Blue. Then, the engine and the exhaust system get an all-black treatment. The front fork tubes and rear-view mirrors, too, feature a blacked-out finish.
Meanwhile, the design remains identical to the standard version. Thus, the All-black variant retains a clip-on-style handlebar, twin-pod instrument cluster, rider-only saddle, a rear cowl, and a twin-sided exhaust system.
Apart from a visual overhaul, Royal Enfield has also updated the feature list on the All-black variant. The headlight, for example, is an LED unit instead of the halogen setup on the standard model.
The switchgear, too, has been revised and these motorcycles now come with rotary-style switches that are similar to the units on the Super Meteor 650. Further, the company has added a USB charger to these motorcycles. Features retained from the standard model include a semi-digital instrument cluster and dual-channel ABS.
The hardware, too, is similar to the standard model. However, the All-black version benefits from alloy 18-inch alloy wheels that are shod in tubeless tyres.
Meanwhile, the suspension and braking setup remains unaltered, and the hardware on this new variant continues to use telescopic front forks, twin rear springs, and single disc brakes on both wheels.
This variant continues to use the 648cc, parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled motor. Linked to a six-speed gearbox, this engine is tuned to deliver 47bhp at 7,150rpm and 52Nm at 5,250rpm.
While the official launch details are not available yet, we could see the new models in our market by mid-2023. The updated hardware will affect the ex-showroom prices, and these motorcycles should arrive with a relatively higher price tag than their respective standard variants.
