In addition to earlier news about the all-new 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650, the company has now released information and pricing on the 2024 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and INT650, both of which receive upgrades and new colors for the same MSRP as the 2023 versions. Also included in the announcement is the price of the Shotgun 650.
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“We’re excited to be bringing some updates to the Continental GT 650 and INT650 that make them more comfortable and stylish,” said Mark Wells, chief of design at Royal Enfield. “The new Twins have the same old-school cool factor that fans have come to expect, but with some more premium touches.”
True to the Royal Enfield brand, the Continental GT 650 cafe racer and INT650 roadster feature retro-inspired aesthetics that lean on their 1960s origins. They’re both powered by an air/oil-cooled 648cc parallel-Twin that makes a claimed 46.4 hp at 6,250 rpm and 38.6 lb-ft of torque at 5,150 rpm and with electronic fuel injection – the same engine also found on the Shotgun 650 and Super Meteor 650.
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Both bikes also feature a Harris Performance steel-tubular frame. Up front is a telescopic fork, and suspension in the rear is provided by piggy-back gas-charged twin shocks with preload adjustability. Braking comes in the form of a 2-piston front caliper with a 320mm disc and a 1-piston rear calipeer with a 240mm disc, and ABS is standard.
Upgrades to the Continental GT 650 and INT650 include LED headlights, improved CEAT tires, and an improved seat design with foam-mesh material. Also included are new aluminum switch cubes, handlebar grips, and adjustable brake and clutch levers.
These two models also get six new color options for 2024, each with their own style and personality. The 2024 Continental GT 650 will be available in two blacked-out variants: Apex Gray and Slipstream Blue. The 2024 Royal Enfield INT650 will be available in two blacked-out variants and two with a traditional chrome finish. The blacked-out color options are Barcelona Blue and Black Ray, and the colors with chrome finish are Cali Green and Black Pearl.
The 2024 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has an MSRP of $6,349, and the 2024 Royal Enfield INT650 starts at $6,149. The 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 has an MSRP of $6,899. All three models are on sale now at Royal Enfield dealerships throughout North America.
Visit the Royal Enfield website for more information.
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Is there any word on the finish on the engine side covers being improved so as to not corrode so easily? That issue, known by many, denied by several, turned my attention away from thoughts of a purchase.
Burt, I have a 2019 and no problem with side cover corrosion. Just apply chrome polish after washing and buff them out.
Joe
Corrosion on the engine side covers is of little concern when the seat that RE puts on these bikes is a torture device that makes any long rides an exercise in pain management! “New” seats, says the article, but it looks pretty much like the same wooden plank with some padding on it.
I read somewhere that these now have the RE comfort seat which supposedly is really good.
Buy the $110 Touring seat. Wax the cases once in awhile. Ride the bike comfortably for the last 34000 miles without a dealer visit for a warranty issue.
Hands down, the best two wheel buy on the planet.
RE is a leader in the looks department, have to say they know how to make a beautiful looking motorcycle. Just wish they could beef up the power output on their engines, if so, they’d significantly boost sales. I really enjoy looking at their retro designs, even more so than Triumph’s take on the classic look. Another big plus for RE, is the vast array of exciting color options they offer for each model. One other thing that they need to do is to improve their website for spec details, it’s not up to par vs major brands.