If you’re hunting a middle‑weight cruiser that won’t dent your pocket, the Interceptor 650 starts at ₹3.38 lakh ex‑showroom, with the Black Ray at ₹3.58 lakh and the Mark 2 at ₹3.69 lakh. Those figures sit comfortably below the ₹4.5 lakh price of the KTM 390, but above the ₹3.2 lakh Dominar 400. On‑road, insurance, registration, and the ₹2–3 lakh GST will push the cost up to about ₹5.5 lakh.
Under the hood sits a 647.95‑cc air‑cooled parallel‑twin that churns out 47 bhp at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm of torque at 5,150 rpm. The six‑speed gearbox delivers a claimed top speed of 164 km/h, while dual‑disc brakes and ABS keep the ride safe. A seat height of 805 mm and a kerb weight of 218 kg mean it’s tall enough for most riders but still manageable in tight city corners.
Royal Enfield claims about 23.75 kmpl, thanks to a 13.7‑litre tank that, at ideal mileage, would stretch roughly 325 km between fills. In real traffic, you’ll probably see closer to 20 kmpl, so a daily commuter will top up more often, whereas a weekend rider can hit the highway with fewer stops.
The Interceptor 650 sits in the same segment as the Bajaj Dominar 400 and the KTM 390. While the Dominar offers a lighter chassis and a higher top speed, the Interceptor’s classic styling and longer wheelbase give it a more relaxed ride. It’s slated to roll out from Royal Enfield’s network from August 2024, with early orders accepted in Delhi and Mumbai. Stay tuned for the upcoming ‘Interceptor 650 Hard‑Tail’ variant that promises a heavier frame and a 13‑litre tank.