Royal Enfield two-cylinder motorcycles
With the global CEO in Brazil, Royal Enfield officially launches two new bicylindrical motorcycles for the national market. They are: Continental GT 650 (R $ 25,990) and Interceptor 650 (R $ 24,990).
These are the first bicylindrical models to be produced by Royal Enfield since 1970 and start to be sold by the Brazilian dealerships network as of January 25th.
The Indian manufacturer’s idea is to expand its segment of medium-sized motorcycles in the country with the arrival of two Twins models, with classic design and style, in addition to an extremely attractive price.
Royal Enfield in Brasil
Vinod Dasari, global CEO of Royal Enfield, made a point of being in Brazil for the first time to reinforce the milestone that is the beginning of sales of these two models in the Brazilian market. His visit is also serving to highlight the country’s importance to the brand.
“The Twins are a new milestone in Royal Enfield’s 118-year history of motorcycling and arrive in Brazil at the ideal time. We are in full expansion, with the forecast of opening three more dealerships by March 2020 ”, informs Claudio Giusti, general director of Royal Enfield Brasil.
The three concessionaires will be one more in the capital of São Paulo, which will then have two units, one in Rio de Janeiro and another on the island and capital of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis.
Royal Enfield launches in Brazil in 2020
Royal Enfield’s 2020 launches start at R $ 24,990 for Regular Interceptor 650 colors and from R $ 25,990 for Continental GT 650 Regular colors.
The Custom and Chrome colors cost R $ 25,990 and R $ 26,990, respectively, for the Interceptor 650 and R $ 26,990 and R $ 27,990 for the Continental GT 650. These values are suggested and free of charge.
Giusti highlights an interesting aspect in the making of the Twins: “Often, engineers had inspiration in the past, but they looked at the present and what people were asking the market for. And that is what we did. Something like a renaissance ”, he points out.
Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650
Below is part of the official statement received from Royal Enfield Brasil about the two launches:
Despite links to the brand’s history and legacy, the Twins 650cc are completely new motorcycles, made from scratch. The Continental GT 650cc is a sports Café Racer, and the Interceptor 650cc, an elegant Roadster.
They were designed and produced jointly by the Product Development teams of Royal Enfield in India and the new UK Technology Center (United Kingdom Technology Center – UKTC).
Both combine classic look with carefully applied engineering, and the result is two machines with the same engine, which can inspire confidence in new riders and also satisfy the expectations of more experienced motorcyclists.
The 650cc Twins were built with the pilot in mind for today’s world. They are air-cooled to simplify maintenance, produce the typical roar of a bicylindrical engine and ensure that the strokes are faithful to the period design.
They have ample torque available since the engine starts, allowing them to perform light work in city traffic and have sufficient strength at cruising speed on open roads.
Although similar in essence, they offer very different riding experiences.
In addition to both having six gears, they have 47 horsepower and have the secret of their steering in delivering the torque – 80% of the maximum torque of 52 Nm since 2500 rpm -, allowing smooth and constant progress, without the need for many gear changes.
Combined with this, they have extremely agile chassis, developed at the Technological Center in England (UKTC) in conjunction with Harris Performance, the legendary manufacturer of sports motorcycle frames.
The Continental GT 650cc will especially appeal to riders who like more sporty models.
Sculpted fuel tank, pedalboards and handlebars attached to the racing style table. It is perfect for enjoying higher speeds on winding roads, but its ergonomics also makes it comfortable when used as an urban motorcycle or on a highway.
The 650cc Interceptor, in turn, refers to the historic model of the same name. It has a drop-shaped fuel tank with traditional knee recesses, a very comfortable double padded seat and wide supported handlebars, reminiscent of the street Scrambler style, which appeared in the 1960s in California.
Its comfortable and imposing riding position makes the model fun and practical on all types of paths, whether with curves on coastal roads or within large cities.
The 650cc Twins are motorcycles designed with careful attention to detail. Its engines rely on the latest technology, but the brand took care of rep
Other touches, such as forged handlebars and “Monza” fuel caps, highlight this appeal.In addition, they have alternative finishes for items such as wheels, headlights and suspension components. The complete line of accessories for the 650cc Twins will be available on the network.
