Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650 design leaked before launch

Royal Enfield's new model, the Interceptor Bear 650, will feature the well-established air/oil-cooled, 648cc, parallel-twin engine, differentiated by its unique two-into-one exhaust system as opposed to the twin pipes found on other 650cc Royal Enfield models.

1. Will get USD fork
2. First 650cc bike by Royal Enfield to get two-into-one exhaust

Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650, launch details

The new exhaust is expected to reduce its overall weight and make it more manageable off-road. We already reported the Interceptor Bear 650’s arrival a couple of months ago and now the design patent has confirmed our lead. Adjustments to the 648cc engine, known for producing 47hp and 52.3Nm of torque in existing models, we expect the overall output to be the same with slight changes to gearing and fuel mapping. The Interceptor Bear 650 will also include a USD fork like the Shotgun 650 and Super Meteor 650, distinguishing it from the simpler telescopic unit on other 650 twins.

Despite maintaining the twin shock absorber setup seen in other Royal Enfield 650 models, the Interceptor Bear 650 is expected to feature increased suspension travel. Reflecting a clean, neo-retro design typical of 21st-century Royal Enfield models, the Interceptor Bear 650 will exhibit a classic fuel tank, minimal bodywork, and a compact tail section, complemented by LED lighting all around. The positioning of the Interceptor Bear 650 within Royal Enfield's lineup, expected to be above the 650 twins but likely below the flagship Super Meteor 650, remains to be clarified with the bike's launch later this year.

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