Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 motorcycles are ready to receive a mid-life update this year. Recently, the prototypes of the RE 650 twins were spotted testing near ECR in Chennai. While there is no official information about the updated models, the 2021 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 are expected to receive the Bluetooth enabled Tripper navigation. The same feature recently introduced on the RE Meteor 350.
The Tripper navigation is the RE’s version of the turn-by-turn navigation system. Similar to the Meteor 350, the RE 650 twins might have a dedicated Tripper navigation full TFT dial placed on the twin-pod style instrument console. It can be connected to smarphhone via Bluetooth and display road directions onto the TFT screen.
Design and styling of the 2021 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 is likely to remain unchanged. Similar to the current model, the updated ones will continue to feature the round halogen headlamps, slender fuel tank and twin exhaust mufflers. The the RE 650 twins will receive optional alloy wheels in the month of February. With the mid-life update, the bikes might also receive new colour schemes.
No changes are likely to be made to their powertrain. The 2021 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 will continue to use a BS6-compliant 648cc, parallel-twin, air/oil cooled engine benefited with fuel injection technology. The unit is capable to deliver a maximum power of 46.8bhp against 52Nm of torque. For performing transmission duties, the bikes have a 6-speed gearbox.
The suspension system and braking system of the updated RE 650 twins will also remain unchanged. Both models continue to feature the telescopic front fork and twin gas charged rear shock absorbers units. The braking duties will be done by 320mm front and 240mm rear disc brakes. The dual-channel ABS (anti-lock braking system) will be standard across the model lineup.
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