Royal Enfield INT650 Review

MCN, UK, named the Royal Enfield INT650 the Best Retro Bike of the Year in 2019 and 2020—a noted win for a brand that captures nostalgia like no other.* Imagine it on the streets of Philadelphia, PA; Wilmington, DE; and Cherry Hill, NJ!

But maybe you don’t need to imagine. After all, you can test out this motorcycle, known in more exotic places as the Interceptor 650, at Quaker City Motor Sport! A beauty of a bike like this deserves to be ridden, and soon you’ll see why. 

Royal Enfield INT650 Colors

Classic aesthetics define the INT650. The aluminum engine is a perfect example of that with its beautiful character lines and the classic teardrop tank. Every ride feels like a journey back in time on this motorcycle!

Sit on the diamond-quilt-patterned twin seat and travel back to motorcycling’s golden age! As those 36-spoke aluminum alloy rims spin into motion, you can show off your throwback sense of style on the streets.

Make this Royal Enfield motorcycle yours with a choice of color patterns. The INT650 is available in six different colors, including:

  • Mark Three
  • Ravishing Red
  • Orange Crush
  • Glitter And Dust
  • Silver Spectre
  • Baker Express

A Twin-Cylinder at the Heart of it All

Powering the Royal Enfield INT650 is a 648 cc engine backed with an air/oil-cooled parallel twin configuration. The engine offers 47 horsepower at 7,250 RPM and 52 Nm torque at 5,250 RPM for a smooth performance.

The real magic of the engine lies not in the numbers but in how the power is delivered. With 80% of maximum torque available as low as 2500 RPM, the engine delivers smooth and rapid progress without frequent gear changes. You’ll always have effortless power, whether you’re cruising down highways or through city traffic. This Royal Enfield roars on!

For stopping power, the INT650 features twin-piston Brembo derived calipers and Bosch dual-channel ABS to bring confidence when you need to come to a sudden stop.

Royal Enfield INT650 Chassis

Nimble in cities, planted on highways, and agile around twists and turns, the INT650 owes those qualities to its chassis. It uses a twin-cradle, tubular steel frame developed in partnership with the Harris Performance team.

That frame adds to the authentic, nostalgic style of the INT650. It has been put through the wringer for thousands of hours and miles in various road conditions, so riders can be assured of a dynamic and responsive performance.

The Royal Enfield INT650 offers a 1,400 mm wheelbase, 804 mm seat height, 174 mm ground clearance, and an excellent lean angle that will help you take on any road with ease! And with style that combines the “essence of a British roadster with the rakish elan of a California Desert Racer,” the world will notice as you do.**

Take it Easy on the Royal Enfield INT650

You don’t have to ride along some sun-drenched California beach to appreciate the cool character of the Royal Enfield INT650. It rides as spectacularly right here in Philadelphia, PA; Wilmington, DE; and Cherry Hill, NJ.

Easy does it on the Interceptor, a timeless classic powered with contemporary performance. Contact us to set up your test ride at Quaker City Motor Sport today!

 

*https://www.royalenfield.com/uk/en/our-world/media/news/awards/Best-Retro-2020/

**https://www.royalenfield.com/us/en/motorcycles/int650/#motorcycle-specifications