Royal Enfield’s updated Interceptor 650 likely to get a 750cc engine

- New 750cc engine under development

- Interceptor could get the 750cc engine

- Debut in 2026-2027

Royal Enfield launched the first modern 650cc motorcycle, the Interceptor, almost seven years ago. This bike has received some updates over the years, but the biggest upgrade is expected to happen in the next two years.

According to our sources, the company has been working on increasing the displacement of 650cc to 750cc for the last three years. The first production model to use this engine will debut in the next two to three years. With an increased displacement, Royal Enfield will be able to churn out 5-7bhp more from this parallel-twin motor.

Recently, a prototype of the Interceptor was spotted testing near its R&D facility in Chennai. This test mule was also seen with dual front brake discs – a first for a Royal Enfield. However, this could just be a part of the brand’s component testing. But we believe the first bike to get this engine is the Himalayan. A test mule of this ADV was already spotted a few weeks ago. However, this motorcycle won’t be positioned as an adventure bike. Rather, it will be sold as a sports tourer as it will get a 19-inch front wheel setup.

The 650cc twin engine from Royal Enfield is one the best engines ever made in India. This motorcycle was known for its overall refinement, great NVH and oodles of torque. The 750cc engine is expected to get far superior and that is likely to help the company in India as well as in overall markets in a big way.

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