Royal Enfield has finally given the Interceptor 650 its most significant upgrades since its launch in 2019. These upgrades came after the Super Meteor 650 launch, and these additions have made the motorcycle more practical and aspirational. Here we bring you the five differences between the new Interceptor 650 and the old model.
Wheels
Indian buyers have been waiting for years to see the Interceptor 650 with alloy wheels, and it finally has arrived. The bike gets the same 18-inch alloy wheels as the Super Meteor 650. These wheels will make the rider’s life easy, and eventually, there won’t be any fear of getting stranded due to a puncture on the spoke wheels. The primary issue with fixing a hole in the old Interceptor was the exhaust – it is always hot, and removing the wheels to work on the puncture gets challenging.
Headlight
The Interceptor 650 finally gets the LED headlight. The halogen setup on the old bike did a decent job, but it is always good to see modern equipment on Royal Enfield motorcycles. The brand will likely sell the LED headlight as an accessory for the current Interceptor 650 customers. In fact, this could be one of the highest-selling accessories for the brand.
USB
The Interceptor 650 is now equipped with a USB charging port. This particular equipment has been placed on the left side of the switchgear, similar to the one on the Meteor 350. Now, with the USB, riders can take care of their equipment charging needs, especially during long rides.
Switchgear
The brand has given the new Interceptor 650 a rotary dial button for low and high beams and ignition. This feature was first seen on the Meteor 350 and then on the Super Meteor 650.
Colours
The Interceptor 650 now comes with two new colours – black and blue, and these paint schemes are likely to be sold alongside the existing seven colour options. The prices of these variants aren’t out yet but we expect a decent hike over the current model due to the addition of new features.
