Royal Enfield launched two 650cc bike interceptors and the Continental GT In November last year. Both have emerged as the best-selling bikes in their segment. More than 11 thousand Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 bikes have been sold in the Indian market from November to June. This figure is higher than the sales of rival motorcycles. Let us know the full details
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The total sales of Harley-Davidson Street 750, Duke 390, Yamaha YZF-R3, Kawasaki Ninja and TVS Apache RR 310 during November to June are also not comparable to Royal Enfield's 650cc bikes. In terms of sales, Royal Enfield's closest bike to the Royal Enfield during November to June was the Bajaz Dominar 400. During the period, 6,215 units of Dominar sold 400 bikes, while the sales of Royal Enfield 650 Twins were lower in June as compared to April and May sales in the high demand Indian market abroad. What's more, however, they were preferred abroad, which means their exports to the global market were higher than India's sales in June. This did not affect its entire sales (domestic markets and exports). The two bikes exported 1,580 units in May and the figure rose to 2,359 units in June.
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The company sold 2,472 units in the domestic Indian market in May, but declined to 1,751 units in June. However, their total sales (domestic markets and exports) were not affected due to increased exports. Not only that, the total sales figure of these bikes since April has increased for the third consecutive month. Total sales of 650 twins in April were 3,411, reaching 4,007 units in May and 4,110 units in June. Royal Enfield, the only 650cc bikes in less than 3 lakh, has made the competition in the Indian market stiff by launching 650cc bikes at an aggressive starting price of Rs 2.5 lakh. Currently, there are only 650cc bikes in the country, priced at less than Rs 3 lakh. That's why these bikes are being liked a lot. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is priced at Rs 2.5 lakh and the Continental GT is priced at Rs 2.65 lakh.
The two bikes are powered by a 648cc, oil-cooled, parallel-twin engine. The engine produces 47bhp at 7,250rpm and 52Nm of torque at 5,250rpm. The bike is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and slip-assist clutch. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 weighs 202 kg and the Continental GT 650 weighs 198 kg without fuel. The Interceptor 650 is designed for long-distance riding. The Continental GT 650 Cafe Racer is a motorcycle.The Interceptor 650 features a 13.7-litre and a slightly smaller 12.5-litre fuel tank. The Interceptor has a seat of 804mm high and 789mm high in Continental. The company expects its sales to grow in India as well.
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