In order to celebrate its 120th year anniversary, Royal Enfield has unveiled the 120th Year Anniversary Edition of its popular 650 Twin motorcycles – the Interceptor INT 650 and the Continental GT 650 at EICMA 2021. Only 480 units of the limited anniversary editions will be sold across the world. 120 units of each model have been distributed for India, Europe, America and South-East Asia.
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 120th anniversary editions have been conceptualized and designed to celebrate Royal Enfield’s “rich and storied legacy”. The bikemaker introduced its first motorcycle at the Stanley Cycle Show in London in November 1901.
Booking & Sale Details
In India, the 120th Year Anniversary Edition Twins will be made available via a limited time online sale on 6th December 2021, on the brand’s website- www.royalenfield.com/120thedition. Interested buyers can register themselves from tomorrow (i.e. 24th November) on the website. The details for the sale process will be shared directly on the registered email addresses. Read – 4 New Royal Enfield 350cc Bikes Launch Planned
What’s Special – Design Details
The 120th Year anniversary edition Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 have been designed and handcrafted by the company’s teams across the UK and India. The bikes have unique, rich black-chrome tank colour scheme, which has been developed in-house. The company says that the limited anniversary editions are chromed with an alternate, sustainable trivalent eco- friendly process.
For the first time, both the Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650 feature completely blacked out components including engine, silencer and other elements. The black treatment complements the black chrome tanks. The 120th Year Anniversary edition motorcycles have unique, handcrafted, die-cast brass tank badge.
Royal Enfield reveals that these exquisite looking brass badges have been made in collaboration with the ‘SirpiSenthil’ family who are multi-generational artisans from the temple town of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. Particularly specialized in making the elegant brass effigies for the most revered temples in India for centuries, this is the first time that these artisans have collaborated with any automotive brand. Both models also feature the legendary Royal Enfield hand-painted pinstripes. Read – Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Could Be the Most Affordable RE Bike
The tank top badge has the unique serial number indicating that it is 1 of 60 unique motorcycles in any of the four regions mentioned around the world. Additionally, the motorcycles have a side panel decal that is a special ode to Royal Enfield’s 120 years. The company is offering a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories such as flyscreens, engine guards, heel guards, touring and bar end mirrors amongst others in a black disguise to compliment the overall design.
Official Statement
Speaking on the launch, Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director of Eicher Motors Ltd. said, “Few brands can celebrate the kind of legacy and history that Royal Enfield has enjoyed over the last century and a lot of this legacy is from the immense love the brand has received from riders through the ages. There was simply no better way of celebrating this milestone than sharing a piece of it with our consumers around the world. We are delighted to bring the 120th Anniversary Edition 650 Twin motorcycles to enthusiasts around the world, and share the brand’s legacy with them. Both the Interceptor and the Continental GT are hugely successful around the world today, as they were in the 1960’s, and truly represent our heritage of making simple and enjoyable motorcycles”
