The 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 targets new riders looking for an easy-to-ride motorcycle that embraces the sporty side of the touring equation thanks to its three-cylinder engine, host of rider safety features, and its burly good looks. (Triumph/)
Triumph has just unveiled the second member of its middleweight family by adding the 2022 Tiger Sport 660 to the adventure sport class. Triumph is following a popular recipe for entry-level streetbike sales success by building its new triple-powered Tiger around the existing engine and frame used for the recently released 2021 Trident 660.
The new Tiger Sport 660 hedges its bet that Triumph’s triple engine performance will give it an edge on the competition with its combination of torque, midrange performance, and peppy top-end power. (Triumph/)
By amortizing production costs across multiple models, Triumph is able to offer this good-looking, fun-to-ride, feature-laden touring bike for under $9,500. The pointed, angular front fairing with dual LED headlamps, centralized air intake, and adjustable windscreen should provide plenty of protection from the wind while giving the Tiger Sport 660 its unique appearance. With its exposed tubular steel frame, stubby tailsection, comfortable-looking seat, and tall bars, the Tiger should provide plenty of all-around entertaining riding performance. Combine that with its 4.5-gallon tank and extrapolating out the claimed 60 mpg, and you should expect a respectable 270-mile range as well.
Power delivery is managed by Triumph’s engine management system with ride-by-wire throttle control providing a precise and responsive feel. (Triumph/)
Triumph endowed the little Tiger with an impressive level of techno-goodies too. Highlighting the list is standard ABS, slipper-type clutch, plus a multifunction TFT instrument panel with easy-to-navigate control switch on the left bar, which allows you to toggle through two ride modes (Road and Rain) and traction control on/off as well as the optional My Triumph connectivity system that offers navigation, phone access and GoPro camera controls. LED lighting is used for the headlamps, taillights, and self-canceling turn signals.
The 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 rolls on 17-inch five-spoke cast aluminum wheels shod with Michelin Road 5 tires. (Triumph/)
While the Tiger Sport 660 looks good on paper and in photos, it’s the engineering of the bike itself that should excite you. The tubular steel chassis features a slightly revised 23.1-degree steering head angle and 3.8 inches of trail compared to the Trident’s 24.6 degrees and 4.2 inches, and should make for a slightly more agile feeling front end.
The Tiger Sport 660 is equipped with a nonadjustable 41mm Showa inverted cartridge fork and preload-adjustable rear shock. (Triumph/)
Nonadjustable 41mm inverted Showa fork and preload-adjustable rear shock are sourced from the Trident along with the five-spoke aluminum wheels, 310mm front rotors, and four-piston Nissin brakes. And as Triumph is keen to point out, the 80 hp, 660cc triple gives the Tiger a performance advantage over most of its two-cylinder competition. Whether you intend to use this motorcycle as your daily rider or touring mount, there should be plenty of power to keep a smile on your silly face.
The Tiger Sport’s 660 triple engine will let loose with a distinctive exhaust note through its underslung stainless steel exhaust. (Triumph/)
Triumph designed 40 accessories for the Tiger Sport 660 including color-matched panniers, top case with enough room for two helmets, and waterproof roll bag to accommodate the demands of the touring crowd, along with an assortment of frame, engine, and fork crash protectors for the pessimistic newer riders. Add in a batch of bolt-on hard parts including a quickshifter, alarm, tracker, tire pressure monitor system, scrolling indicators, and of course, heated grips so consumers can tailor the Tiger to their needs before it ever leaves the dealership. But first you’ll need to choose between the Lucerne Blue, Sapphire Black, and Korosi Red versions.
A new TFT instrument provides the connection to all of the 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 ride modes and optionals My Triumph info system. (Triumph/)
As we said earlier, the eclectic middleweight adventure sport class continues to get more competitive with the arrival of the 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660. With all of these manufacturers vying for your hard-earned money there has never been so many excellent options to choose from. So why should you go with the Triumph? Maybe the 10,000-mile or 12-month service intervals, $9,500 price point, howling triple, or its European styling will appeal to you. All we know is we cannot wait to compare it to the competition someday soon.
Integrated pannier mounts allow for the easy fitment of the Triumph OE accessory panniers while maintaining the clean styling of the Tiger Sport bodywork. (Triumph/)
2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Technical Specifications and Price
The Tigers two-up seating is comfortable with a relatively easy seat height of 32.9 inches for the pilot and integrated pillion grab handles fitted as standard on both sides. (Triumph/)
2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 in Korosi Red. (Triumph/)
2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 in Sapphire Black. (Triumph/)
2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 in Lucerne Blue. (Triumph/)
If there is one area of protective gear that is constantly evolving, and generally in a good direction, it is the brain bucket, the skid lid, aka the motorcycle helmet. New materials, new technology and techniques, and new innovations in safety have all helped shape the modern riding helmet, as well as new and more stringent testing and certification methodologies.
The biggest argument, however, is which helmet is best? That is not what we’re really asking in today’s listing, but the counterpoint is that not all riding is the same. What may be the perfect helmet for track riding and racing, may fail woefully in a desert run enduro or a motocross course. And there are those that don’t care for the sport style of riding, preferring comfortable helmets that can be worn for a day-long ride between cities.
Instead, today’s question is which are the best helmets worth wearing, for any given type of riding, in 2021. To qualify, the helmet itself doesn’t have to have been released in 2021, but it should be an update or new version that carries the latest and greatest advancements in safety, technology, materials, comfort, or any combination of all four. We will also be looking at both top-of-the-line and budget options, to provide the best spread of helmets.
With that said, on to the list!
Shoei RF-1400
When you think of the best of the best, Shoei is one of the few names that should immediately pop into your head, or more directly, pop onto your head. As the name suggests, the RF-1400 is the long-awaited update from the RF-1200, itself a legendary helmet in terms of construction and rider protection, but with all the necessary upgrades expected from a modern helmet.
The new helmet is improved in a variety of ways, the least of which is a revised aerodynamic shape. This new design offers up to 4% less wind resistance and noise, making an already quiet helmet even quieter. Reworked interior padding addresses one of the few gripes with the RF-1200, that being that it was at times uncomfortably tight to pull on. A redesigned ventilation system also improves upon its predecessor, allowing for optimal airflow.
The shell of the helmet is still made with Shoei’s excellent fiberglass, aramid, and organic fiber weave. It has superb strength and elasticity and has passed both the SNELL M2020 certification and ECE 22.05 certification tests.
Sometimes when a rider is helmet shopping, they may not have the available finances to afford a $500+ helmet. This doesn’t mean, however, that they should be left with a substandard helmet or one that skips out on important rider protection. Enter, then, the ICON Airflight MIPS Stealth, released in the latter half of 2020.
The most important bit of that name is MIPS or “Multi-Directional Impact Protection System.” This is a special piece inside the construction of the helmet, between the EPS foam and the liner, that allows the helmet to absorb an impact and begin rotating to dissipate energy before the liner starts to move with the shell. It only covers a few millimeters, and the time between shell and liner rotation is measured in milliseconds, but it is enough to allow the brain to slowly accelerate to the speed of the shell, instead of bashing against the inside of your skull during a tumble.
The helmet itself is made of advanced injection molded polycarbonate and is backed by multi-density, multi-layer EPS foam, the MIPS system, and then comfortable, thick padding. Ventilation is through multiple oversized intake ports and a massive chin port and is exhausted via multiple exit ports. The helmet meets or exceeds DOT, ECE 22.05, and other world standards as part of ICON’s push for their “All World Standard.”
Fly Racing Dirt Formula CC Solid
Not everyone who rides does so on the pavement. There are many that prefer to ride trails, kick around in some dirt, or even do long, off-road adventures that often require more protection than what their street-going brethren need. For just such riders, Fly Racing has developed the Dirt Formula CC Solid helmet.
The CC in the name stands for Carbon Composite, which is an interwoven shell of carbon fiber, DuPont Kevlar, and fiberglass, creating a super-strong but elastic shell that also has penetration resistance. This is extremely important when riding in areas where there are branches, sharp rocks, and the like. This is backed by a new style of EPS, known as “Conehead EPS,” which literally uses cones of EPS on the innermost layers to progressively absorb initial impact energy, slowing the head down before it comes in contact with the full multi-layer EPS.
Also helping absorb impact energy, especially low speed falls and drops, is what Fly Racing dubs “Impact Energy Cells,” made of RHEON impact rubber. These cells line the entirety of the inside of the helmet, and are specially shaped and designed to absorb both linear and rotational energy that would not otherwise be absorbed by the shell or EPS during a low-speed crash.
The Dirt Formula CC Solid exceeds all certification tests for DOT and ECE 22.05
Off-road riding, especially enduro and long adventure trails, can get quite tiring and also requires great visibility to see the branches, roots, rocks, and puddles you need to go through. The Bell MX-9 was famous for being a lightweight, protective, and affordable helmet that addressed all the needs of off-road riders. So it’s reassuring to know that Bell has updated their best off-road helmet with new safety features.
As discussed earlier in this list, MIPS is a safety system designed to mitigate rotational impact energy on the head and brain, and if there is one area of riding that has the highest likelihood of rotational impact, it’s off-roading. Adding it to one of the top-rated off-road helmets of all time only reinforces that this is a helmet that should be on your head.
Made of lightweight polycarbonate, and fully lined (including the chin bar!) with dual-density, multi-layer EPS, the MX-9 MIPS easily passes all DOT and ECE 22.05 testing requirements. In fact, the MX-9 MIPS is one step below Bell’s competition helmet for professional motocross and supercross racers, and the trickle-down of safety advancements to an affordable budget helmet is very nice to see!
There are some manufacturers that will state that they have the best, latest, and greatest safety innovations in their helmets that turn out to either be gimmicks or adaptations of other manufacturers’ ideas. And then there are those manufacturers that actually develop and design those ideas. AGV is one such manufacturer, and the Italian gear company blew the modular helmet category away in late 2020 with the Sportmodular Carbon Solid.
As the name suggests, this helmet has a 100% carbon fiber shell. The interior design, EPS foam layout, and protection quality were all modeled on the AGV Pista GP-RR MotoGP racing helmet, and as such, the Sportmodular is lined and padded in only the best, highest quality materials. It also sports a full carbon fiber, metal-reinforced chin bar that raises on strong hinges and has a top position lock.
An internal sun-shield in the crown is included, sitting behind a race-grade visor, what AGV calls their GT3 visor with pinlock functionality. Ventilation is multi-channel and multi-intake, allowing the rider to choose where and how they want ventilation. The AGV Sportmodular Carbon Solid is one of the few modular helmets that is rated for use with the chin bar raised and locked, as well as down and locked. It passes all ECE 22.05 and DOT tests without issue.
When you pick a modular helmet, you honestly want to make sure you are getting the best protection possible, with the strongest chinbar locking mechanism possible. There are hundreds of helmets that are less expensive than the RPHA 90S that could be listed as budget modular, yet they all have their flaws and issues. This is why our budget pick sneaks in under $500, but it still relatively expensive.
The RPHA 90S is the most recent update of the RPHA 90, a top-rated modular for many years past. HJC, for the 90S, has created a new shell material called PIM Plus (Premium Integrated Matrix Plus), which is made of carbon fiber interwoven with carbon-glass hybrid fabric. This allows for very dependable strength, elasticity, and penetration resistance.
The interior is lined with 3D engineered EPS and is then covered with HJC’s Multi-Cool lined padding. An integrated sun visor comes as standard, and the visor is the same as used on HJC’s racing helmets, model HJ-29, and comes fitted with an anti-fog pinlock insert. The RPHA 90S also received an excellent rating in our own review of it and is for sure a helmet that belongs on your head.
It really doesn’t seem to matter who steps up to the plate to try to dislodge Arai from the top step of the ADV and rally touring ladder, the XD-4 is quite literally here to stay. It has been the top helmet for ADV for multiple years, through multiple variations, and the latest version of the XD-4 is just another example of always evolving and moving in a positive, safer direction.
Made of Arai’s legendarily strong fiberglass weave, the XD-4 is lightweight and extremely resilient to the rigors of ADV touring. Multi-density, multi-layer EPS foam lines the entire interior of the helmet, including the chin bar. The interior padding and liners are customizable, with 5mm peel-away thickness adjustments in the cheeks and temples. The cheek pads are also designed using Arai’s Facial Contour Support (FCS) design, which braces everything from the jaw up to the occipital bones with thick, supportive padding.
The latest update includes a slightly retuned shell shape, to better direct airflow into the vents to cool off the rider. New passive exhausts on the top-rear of the head also help pull heat and moisture out via a multi-step exhaust design, to keep the rider as cool as possible even in the hottest temperatures. The latest version of the Arai XD-4 is one of the few ADV helmets to receive the SNELL M2020 certification and is also one of the few approved helmets listed for the 2022 Dakar Rally.
The choice for the best helmet for track days, supersports riding, and powersports racing was a tough decision. However, we have to give Shoei the nod with this updated X-14 helmet. Developed in celebration of Shoei’s long term partnership with racing legend Marc Marquez (one of the greatest riders to throw a leg over a MotoGP bike) the X-14 has received something of much-needed update. This started with a new variation of the Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) shell material known as AIM+, which added elastic organic fibers into the weave to enhance lightness, rigidity, flex, and resilience.
That shell is specifically shaped to cut through the air as cleanly as possible, reducing overall drag on a rider’s head. Dual-density, multi-layer EPS foam covers the entirety of the interior, including a reinforced chin bar section. Shoei’s CAD-designed 3D Max-Dry interior system of pads and liners allows for the rider to customize the angle the helmet sits on the head, as well as the thickness of the padding, to ensure the optimal fit that won’t wobble, move, or slip during racing.
Ventilation is through the massive top vent, as well as the crown vents just above the visor. A chin vent is also integrated, which has a special channeling system in the EPS to direct air down the cheek pads and exhaust out the bottom rear of the helmet. Exhausts are all positioned either directly before or after the three spoilers on the rear of the helmet, which gives added stability to the helmet when cornering hard, with the head ducked down near the clip-ons.
The latest Shoei X-14 update passes the SNELL M2020 certification test, as well as achieves the rarest certification, that of FIM Homologation, the most stringent testing currently available.
If the price of the Shoei X-14 makes you wince and sends your wallet screaming for the hills, then rest assured that there is a budget track day helmet for you. Scorpion, the company that always seems to find the best price-to-performance balance for their gear, has a very highly reviewed and rated helmet for you in the EXO-R1 Air.
Using what they term as Ultra-TCT, the shell is made up of interwoven fiberglass, aramid, and poly-resin fibers. This is lined with multi-density, multi-layer EPS, with channels cut into it specifically for maximum ventilation and cooling. This ventilation comes in the form of a ram-air top vent and a standard chin vent. Four exhaust ports behind the rear spoiler quite literally suck the heated air out of the helmet using the venturi effect.
The padding and liner inside the helmet uses Scorpions AirFit system and KwikWik cloth. The AirFit system allows the rider to inflate small bladders in the cheek pads, which contour to the face to keep the helmet in place at speed. KwikWik is a very absorbent lining fabric that is akin to a shammy, and soaks up sweat at an astounding rate, to either be evaporated out via the exhausts or, with the removable liners, washed and cleaned by hand.
The Scorpion EXO-R1 Air achieves DOT, ECE 22.05, SNELL M2020, and FIM Homologation certifications (FIM only for the small shell size).
Here’s a quick outtake from our upcoming Naked Superbike Shootout. Just kidding. Jenny Tinmouth, @JennyTinmouth for all you Twitterers, tweeted yesterday “Was asked to put a small showreel together of some of my stunt work so here it is…super proud to be a small part of these awesome stunt teams… still blows me away the amount of work by so many people to make what we see in the cinema.”
In addition to her stuntwork on movies like Mission: Impossible – Fallout, did you know the 43-year old Englishwoman is also the female Isle of Man TT lap record holder, a record she achieved in her first TT in 2009? Don’t try any of this at home.
Within three months Isabelle had found nurses for her patients, moved to Paris and by March was already on her first business trip: to Welkom, South Africa, the site of the first Grand Prix of 2001. “I was excited to travel and I was plunged into a long flight into the unknown. I had no idea what would be waiting for me and, today, I say thankfully I wasn’t aware of it all because I might have been scared. There are people who study for years to get to MotoGP™ because it is the ultimate for motorsport fans, but for me it was different. I was just trying to change my lifestyle, of course, discovering new things, but I didn’t know what I would find.”
Previously, that was a guaranteed place in the FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship, with former BTC riders already having joined the Junior Talent Team and graduated to other teams in the FIM CEV Repsol paddock. 2019 BTC Champion Scott Ogden took that path, and he will now line-up full-time in the Moto3™ World Championship in 2022 – alongside fellow BTC alumnus Josh Whatley.
Lifan is a manufacturer from Chongqing, China, that primarily sells scooters and small-capacity motorcycles in its home market. However, the Chinese company has just unveiled a bike that’s gotten a decent amount of attention, and you’ll see why in just a moment.
Unveiled at the Shenzhen Motor Expo, the Lifan KPT 400 is an adventure-oriented model that strikes an uncanny resemblance to the Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250. These two motorcycles are nowhere in the same league, with the KPT featuring a much smaller engine. That said, it looks pretty impressive on paper.
Harley Davidson Pan America
VisorDown reports that at the heart of the KPT 400, as the name suggests, is a 400cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin that makes 42hp at 9,500rpm. Peak torque, meanwhile, is 25.8lb-ft and arrives at 7,500rpm. These aren’t class-leading numbers, but they’re enough to hold up against other examples in the segment like the KTM 390 Adventure.
The engine sits within a trellis frame that’s suspended by a USD fork and mono-shock. We’re not sure if the hardware components are sourced from big-name brands, but the pictures reveal that the brakes include conventionally mounted dual calipers at the front and a single-piston caliper at the rear. Interestingly, the little adventure motorcycle features a not so little 18.5-liter fuel tank, which the company claims is good enough for a range of over 300 miles.
Lifan has also mentioned that the KPT 400 will feature a TFT display that will enable Bluetooth connectivity and navigation.
VisorDown reports that Lifan KPT 400 will set you back around £3,500 (around $4,770), making it rather competitively priced.
The 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+ will price at $13,799. (Suzuki/)
Suzuki is ready to play ball in the sport-touring segment with its new 2022 GSX-S1000GT and integrated side-case-equipped GSX-S1000GT+. The GT and GT+ feature an assortment of bells and whistles that touring riders have come to expect, and both models will be available in early 2022. The GT costs $13,149 and the GT+ will carry a $13,799 MSRP.
A new face is wind tunnel tested to be aerodynamically optimized. (Suzuki/)
The GT expands Suzuki’s GSX-S1000 family, which includes a variety of models built around a revised version of the brand’s 999cc inline-four that powers the GSX-R1000 sportbike. The GT’s mill gets its own special treatment, with more power in the low- and midrange compared to the GSX-S1000F, the previous go-to for GSX-S1000 sport-touring riders. Suzuki used new camshaft profiles and valve springs, updated the electronic throttle bodies, reconfigured the air cleaner, and revised the exhaust system.
The 2022 GSX-S1000GT+ will be available starting early 2022. (Suzuki/)
These changes also contribute to a smoothed-out torque curve that provides riders with plenty of pull throughout the rev range, with an emphasis on improvements to mid- to high-rpm performance.
The GT is equipped with a quickshifter and Suzuki Clutch Assist System, which acts as a slipper clutch while also increasing plate pressure under acceleration.
A new 6.5-inch TFT display provides all the bike and ride information. (Suzuki/)
Power delivery is managed by a 32-bit engine management system, feeding information to the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System. The SIRS offers a drive mode selector, with sport, all-around, and softer throttle options, along with a traction control system and cruise control. Suzuki’s Easy Start System and Low RPM Assist System come standard as well. Bike and ride data is displayed on a new full-color 6.5-inch TFT screen.
The GT and GT+ are also Bluetooth compatible and able to connect to the Suzuki mySPIN app, which provides additional functions such as navigation information, along with phone, music, contacts, and calendar access.
Built to eat up miles in style. (Suzuki/)
LED lighting is utilized throughout and integrated into the GT’s new aggressively-styled bodywork. Suzuki’s fairing design from peak to tail is intended to optimize aerodynamics while keeping the bike slim and sleek. The design was wind tunnel tested, and though most riders will sit just above the stock windscreen, Suzuki promises that the shape will move airflow away from the rider. There is an optional touring windscreen available that sits 2.5 inches higher for riders who want extra protection. As mentioned at the start of the article, the GT+ will come with clip-on hard luggage standard, each offering 36L of storage capacity. The luggage will be an optional add-on for the GT.
Suzuki reworked the air cleaner in the GSX-S1000GT. (Suzuki/)
Suspension duties are handled by a 43mm KYB fork with full adjustability and a link-type shock with seven-way spring preload and rebound damping adjustability.
The bikes feature cast aluminum, six-spoke wheels wrapped in Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires, and braking is handled by dual Brembo Monoblock calipers at the front and a single Nissin caliper at the rear.
Both models will be available in either Metallic Reflective Blue or Glass Sparkle Black colorways.
The GT comes with a quickshifter and SCAS-equipped clutch. (Suzuki/)
2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT & GSX-S1000GT+ Technical Specifications and Price
Mario Aji will make his Moto3™ debut in 2021, set to do a wildcard in the upcoming Emilia-Romagna and Algarve Grands Prix. Aji, who currently races with the Junior Talent Team in the FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship, will race as part of an extended Honda Team Asia line-up at the two events.
Total sales for the period from January to the end of September 2021 were 86,239 units, an increase on the corresponding period last year of 6,616 motorcycles, scooters and off highway vehicles when the result was 79,623.
As these are the figures collated by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, results from brands that are not FCAI members are not included. Thus the likes of Royal Enfield, CFMOTO, MV Agusta, Sherco, Beta, Kymco and some other brands are not collated. If they were included, overall sales would be nudging closer to 100,000 over this first three-quarters of 2021.
Road bikes recorded an increase in sales, with 26,119 units sold during the first three quarters of 2021. This represents an increase of 2.2 per cent, or 563 units, on the first three-quarters of 2020, when 25,556 units were sold.
Off-Road motorcycles reported notable growth, with 35,120 units sold during the first three-quarters – a 10.5 per cent increase on the 2020 figure.
OHVs have continued their growth from the past year, now accounting for sales of 21,590 units. This is an increase of 2,660 units, or 14.1 per cent, over the same period in 2020 when 18,930 units were sold. OHV, Off Highway Vehicle, is a catch all term for ATV and SxS vehicles.
Scooter sales were up 1.5 per cent to 3,410 units, or 49 units more than in the first three quarters of 2020, when 3,361 units were sold.
Royal Enfield, Kymco, CFMOTO, Sherco and more not included in FCAI figures
Royal Enfield continue to go from strength to strength in Australia and it was the introduction of the twin-cylinder 650 Interceptor and Continental that effectively turned the brands somewhat antediluvian image into something more alluring to younger customers.
2022 Royal Enfield 650 Twins
Royal Enfield have sold over 2500 of the 650 Twins in Australia since the model went on sale here a little over two years ago. In fact, demand is currently far outstripping supply, and there are hundreds of customers on waiting lists. Royal Enfield expects to reach 3000 sales before the end of 2021 if they can clear some of that backlog. That success is also being experienced across the ditch in New Zealand.
The more upright Interceptor out-sells the sportier focussed Continental GT by two to one
30-35 per cent of the sales are for the sportier styled Continental GT, but most customers, 65-70 per cent, plump for the more upright Interceptor.
Royal Enfield Continental GT
An affordable price point, three-year warranty and attractive styling has made the models a big winner among new riders due to its LAMS certification and that the bikes lend themselves to individualisation.
Royal Enfield have aimed to portray a fun and accessible image, it seems to have worked..
There are also plenty of experienced riders that have been won over by the honest simplicity of the bikes.
Royal Enfield Twins
Both 650s continue to be powered by the oversquare air-cooled SOHC parallel-twin that puts out 47 horsepower at 7250 rpm, and delivers peak torque of 52 Nm at an accessible 5250 rpm.Its gait has plenty of character and it feels larger than its 648 cc displacement might suggest.
The change to Euro5 has not liberated any more ponies from the stable
A new soft pannier system for the 650 Twins is also expected to arrive in the coming weeks that will add more versatility to the models.
Royal Enfield 650 Twins
Royal Enfield also claim that quality improvements in regards to the seat stitching and overall fit and finish of the models has been made.
Vimal Sumbly, Business Head, Asia Pacific markets at Royal Enfield
“The launch of the 650 Twins marked a new chapter for Royal Enfield and for the mid-sized motorcycle segment. The global success of these motorcycles over the last couple of years has been phenomenal with the Interceptor growing the 500cc+ category by more than 4-times in India, and winning many accolades globally. In Australia, Twins 650 motorcycles have been doing extremely well and have over 2500 proud customers. Overall in the APAC region, the 650 Twins contribute to more than 50% of the volumes with the highest demand of the motorcycles in Thailand where the 650 Twins account for more than 65% of the volumes. The introduction of genuine motorcycle accessories (GMA) further enhanced the personalization possibilities and overall appeal of these motorcycles. With close to 10,000 happy customers, we believe that the newly introduced colourways on the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650, along with unique customisation options will go a long way in bringing more enthusiasts into the brand fold.”
Royal Enfield 650 Twins
The 2022 colourways and their Australian ride away pricing is listed below. All models now score black rims and fork gaiters for 2022.
2022 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Colours and Ride Away Prices
Rocker Red: $10,990
British Racing Green: $10,990
Dux Deluxe: $11,290
Ventura Storm: $11,290
Mr Clean: $11,590
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2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor INT650 Colours and Ride Away Prices
Orange Crush: $10,790
Canyon Red: $10,790
Ventura Blue:$10,790
Baker Express:$11,090
Downtown Drag: $11,090
Sunset Strip: $11,090
Mark Two Chrome: $11,390
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