Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Interceptor 650 Spec Comparison: What's Different?

Royal Enfield has expanded its 650cc lineup and brought out the new model. It is named the Bear 650 and adopts a scrambler-like design. While the Bear 650 shares round LED head- and tail-lamps with the Interceptor 650, it has a scrambler-styled seat, wider handlebars, neutrally positioned footpegs, and a revised tail section. Also different are its LED turn indicators and wheel sizes – a 19/17-inch combination with MRF Nylorex off-road tyres. The competition number board on the side panels lends a 'heritage scrambler look'. 

Powering the Royal Enfield Bear 650 is the same 648cc parallel-twin engine as the Interceptor 650. That said, the former differentiates itself from the latter with a two-into-one exhaust system, which features blacked-out heat shields and offers more torque. The engine paired with a 6-speed transmission is rated for 47bhp at 7,250rpm and 56.5Nm of peak torque at 5,150rpm. While the power figure remains the same, the torque output has increased from 52Nm. 

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Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Interceptor 650: Underpinnings

The steel chassis has been carried over from the Interceptor 650, but it has been revised to suit the character of the bike. The suspension setup of the Bear 650 consists of upside-down front forks and twin rear shocks, both Showa units. Thanks to this, the bike offers 130mm wheel travel at the front and 115mm at the rear. Meanwhile, the Interceptor 650 gets telescopic forks with 110mm wheel travel and twin gas-charged shocks with 88mm wheel travel.

As for the braking, the Bear 650 has a 320mm front disc and a 270mm rear disc, with switchable dual-channel ABS. The front disc brake is the same as the Interceptor 650's, but the diameter of the rear disc brake has gone up by 30mm. 

Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Interceptor 650: Wheels, Tyres

Another differentiating factor is the wheel sizes. The Bear 650 comes with 19/17-inch spoked wheels wrapped in a 100-section front and a 140-section rear MRF Nylorex tyre. On the other hand, the Interceptor 650 sports 18-inch units with CEAT tyres. It also gets the option of alloy wheels with tubeless tyres. 

Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Interceptor 650: Dimensions

With higher suspension travel, the Bear 650 sits 830mm above the ground. The kerb weight is 216kg, 2kg less than the Interceptor 650. The Bear 650 features a longer wheelbase and higher ground clearance, 1,460mm and 184mm, respectively. It can hold up to 13.7 litres of fuel, the same as the Interceptor.

Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Interceptor 650: Instrumentation

The Bear 650 features a circular TFT instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity and Google Maps support, whereas the Interceptor 650 makes do with a dual-pod analogue unit. Unlike the latter, the former gets a USB charging port as well as all-LED lighting as standard. 

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Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Interceptor 650: Price

The price of the Royal Enfield Bear 650 will be revealed for the Indian market on November 5, the day when EICMA kicks off. The bike will be offered in five shades: Broadwalk White, Petrol Green, Wild Honey, Golden Shadow, and Two Four Nine. Bookings will commence on November 10.