Royal Enfield’s air-cooled twin have appeared with resonable price in Japan!

Royal Enfield (India) neoclassic x2 model, which was officially announced at the Milan show in the autumn of 2018, and has attracted a great deal of attention, will finally be released in Japan. We can not but surprise the appearance in the 800,000 yen level, which is much cheaper than the vehicle price that our web forecasted from the price announced in Europe.

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British Cafe Racer and West Coast Cultural Roadster
CONTINENTAL GT650
INT650 (Interceptor 650)
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British Cafe Racer and West Coast Cultural Roadster

It is the appearance of a new model that is likely to cause a new style in the neoclassical world! The two models of the Royal Enfield, equipped with an air-cooled 270-degree cranked parallel two-cylinder engine, are the Cafe Racer style Continental GT650, and the INT650 that will remind you of a motorcycle. It was reported in detail on our website as it was in the heat of attention at the Milan show (EICMA 2018) venue, but the price announced in Europe was around 900,000 yen. Naturally, at the time of release in Japan, we expected a slight price increase from the relationship such as transportation. However, the officially announced price was in the 800,000 yen level.

While fitted with Euro 4 with air-cooled engine, equipped with ABS as standard. The rear shock with reservoir tank is beaten, and the brake adopts Brembo-type vibra. Harris designed the frame. Although the 648cc engine displacement is by no means large, it is amazing to realize this price with this content.

[Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Price: 83,900-88,900 yen]

[Royal Enfield INT 650 Price: 829,000-869,000 yen]

The newly designed air-cooled 2-cylinder 648cc engine generates 47hp from a 78 x 67.8mm bore x stroke. While adopting a modern 270-degree crank that excels in the feeling of heartbeat and traction, it is considered as a form of a classical taste such as a rounded cylinder and a case in which the logo of RE is engraved.

The driving force behind the thriving Royal Enfield is that it is led by a passionate CEO, and the presence of British engineers. The details are related to the following related articles, so please read them if you are interested.

CONTINENTAL GT650

Continental cafe racer style inherited from Continental GT (250) released in 1965 and Continental GT (single cylinder 535 cc) released in 2013. The double-cradle frame designed by Harris Performance, with tires built with Pirelli sports demons, adjustable rear shocks with reservoir tanks, and it is hardened with parts conscious of the run such as the vibra-made brake circumference.

It looks like a sport bike from a separate handle, long tank, rearsets, etc., but when you look at the triangle formed by the grip, the seat, and the step, the position is not so forward inclined and it can be used for touring. The engine start system is also equipped with a cell starter. The Continental GT 650 in the photo is equipped with an optional single sheet (same color as the tank: 27,000 yen).

[CONTINENTAL GT 650] Main Specification • Length 2119 Overall Width 745 Overall Height 1067 Axle 1398 Seat Height 820 (each mm) Vehicle weight 208kg (half dry) • Air-cooled 4-stroke Parallel 2-cylinder SOHC 4 valve 648cc 47bhp / 7250rpm 5.3kg-m / 5 250rpm 6-speed Transmission Speed Fuel Tank Capacity 12.5L • Brake F = Φ320mm Disc + 2 pot Caliper R = Φ240mm Disc + 1 pot Caliper Tire Size F = 100 / 90-18 R = 130 / 70-18

[ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT 650] • Color: Mister Clean * Photograph is an optional wearing motorcycle • Price: 880,000 yen

[ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT 650] • Color: Ice Queen * The photograph is an optional wearing motorcycle • Price: 85,900,000 yen

[ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT 650] • Color: Black Magic * The photograph is an optional wearing motorcycle • Price: 830,000 yen

INT650 (Interceptor 650)

It is reminiscent of the interceptor 700 sold between 1960-1970. Inspired by the interceptor of the time when it was integrated into the American West Coast culture, it is a motorcycle that combines the driving of a British roadster and the essence of a California desert race. The engine and body are shared with the Continental GT650, and differentiated by up steering wheel, teardrop type tank, double seat of diamond quilt pattern, etc. The 18-inch front and rear wheels and the Harris frame will make for a nimble run.

[INT 650] Main Specification • Length 2119 Overall Width 788 Overall Height 1120 Axle 1398 Seat Height 805 (each mm) Vehicle Weight 213kg (half dry) • Air-cooled 4-stroke Parallel 2-cylinder SOHC 4 valve 648cc 47bhp / 7250rpm 5.3kg-m / 5250rpm Transmission 6-speed Fuel Tank Capacity 12.5L • Brake F = Φ320mm disc + 2 pot Caliper R = Φ240mm Disc + 1 pot Caliper Tire Size F = 100 / 90-18 R = 130 / 70-18