Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Interceptor 650: Features Breakdown
Here’s a brief breakdown of what the Bear 650 has to offer and how it manages to distinguish itself from the Interceptor 650
The Royal Enfield Bear 650 is the newest addition to the Royal Enfield lineup, recently launched at EICMA 2024. The bike has a lot of features on offer and in this article we will be going over them. We will also give you a detailed breakdown of what makes it different when compared to the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
TFT Console & Related Features
The Royal Enfield Bear 650 is slightly more modern when compared to the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Instead of a dual-pod instrument console, it gets a 4-inch TFT console. The console is the same as the one on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450.
It offers two display modes, Analogue and Digital. The Analogue mode, as the name suggests, offers an analogue style tachometer on the TFT screen, which is a lot easier to read in our experience. The digital mode on the other hand features a very minimalist layout which only gives out important information like the speed, odometer and tripmeter readouts.
The console also offers Bluetooth connectivity for Call/SMS alerts and full-fledged navigation via Google Maps, which the rider can access via Royal Enfield’s official app. The bike also offers music controls, with the rider being able to switch between songs using the left handside switch gear.
Switchable ABS
To enhance the bike’s off-road credentials as a scrambler, Royal Enfield has added switchable ABS to the list of features. With this, the rider will be able to turn off ABS intervention at the rear wheel allowing for controlled slides.
This feature is a nice addition that makes the Royal Enfield a more capable off-roader when compared to the Interceptor 650, on which it is based.
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Although the Bear 650 Scrambler is based on the Interceptor 650, the addition of the new TFT console and the switchable ABS feature gives the Bear 650 a distinct identity of its own.
That said, the Bear 650 features the same engine as the Interceptor which is a 648cc, air and oil-cooled, twin-cylinder engine. But it outputs 47.4PS at 7,150rpm and 56.5Nm at 5,150rpm, which is 4.2Nm more torque than the Interceptor. It also gets an inverted fork at the front, instead of a conventional telescopic fork like the Interceptor 650.
The Bear 650 comes at a starting price of Rs 3,39,000 (ex-showroom) and goes up against other Scramblers in the segment like the Morini Seiemmezzo 6 ½.
Royal Enfield Bear 650 User Reviews
Im a tall person and i needed a tall bike and the looks of this golden shadow is just beautiful. I would have chosen interceptor 650 but this just was it when i first sat on it in the showroom. Cant get over of it. Posture has to be perfectly aligned will hurt if you don't sit right and the pull is amazing, even on the 5th gear you can feel the bike wanting to run ahead loved the overall experience, needs a seat change and tires can be better, my personal opinion If you are tall and need a 650cc from royal enfield id definitely suggest this bike way too good but, there is always a but be careful with the suspension, heavier the person better the suspension, the pull is great (torque) better than a gt most people would disagree but whatever.Read More
Being an owner of legendary bullet-350 for 13 years this was going to be an upgrade from castle to scyscraper, from bull to bear!! Riding Bear-650 is like watching action packed movie, you dont want to miss a beat; pacy, thrilling experience. It will make sure that it stays with you even after you left it in the parking area. Immense torque and power, a bit stiffer on suspension but you will get used to it and I think that stubbornness is what makes Bear the Bear. Go for it, if you want fun and thrill and not to forget that feeling of towering road presence on road while overtaking, making your moves.Read More
I can't explain the feeling I love 😚 this I don't even know how to explain the feeling of the experience I'll just say that I love this bike and I'm trying to give this the same bike to my brother in his 20th birthday 🎂 and thank you for the offer. I love you all Yamaha R15 is best bike ever bye thank youRead More
Best bike I ever wished to buy for .It's been 9 months. I feel no issues. it's majestic and people turn around when u ride I love this bike to ride ! It's even more amazing on highways! It's the best bike for me. Clutch and break positioning is the best compared to all 650 segments. this bike shines out best .Read More
Absolute genius move of designer and engineers to create this 👏. This is one of the best bikes I have ever experienced in my life. I want some more of these models for my family and friends. The smoothness and refinement of engine is like another level pushed in this range, the pickup and the stability is of course tooo good.Read More