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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 launched in India at Rs 3.58 lakh; Yamaha R2 pre-bookings open, Himalayan 440 set for September 4 debut

Royal Enfield has launched the updated Continental GT 650 in India at ₹3.58 lakh, featuring a new black windscreen and USB Type-C charging. Meanwhile, Yamaha has opened pre-bookings for the R2, set to debut on August 27, and the Himalayan 440 will launch on September 4.

BikeWale BikeWale16 August 2026 · 16:44 UTC
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Royal Enfield's Continental GT 650 has been launched in India at a price of ₹3.58 lakh, featuring significant updates including a black windscreen and USB Type-C charging port. The bike's price reflects an increase of ₹5,322 from its previous model.

In addition, Yamaha has opened pre-bookings for the R2 sports bike, which can be reserved for a down payment of ₹10,000. The R2 is set to launch on August 27, 2026, with priority delivery for pre-booked customers.

Furthermore, the Himalayan 440 is scheduled for launch on September 4 at the Royal Enfield Himalayan Basecamp in Leh, Ladakh. This model features a 443cc air/oil-cooled single-cylinder engine, producing 25.4bhp and 34Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox, making it suitable for both touring and off-roading.3

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“The Continental GT 650's price undercuts the Ducati Monster's Rs 13.99 lakh tag, while the Himalayan 440's 443cc engine produces 25.4bhp and 34Nm. Yamaha's R2 pre-bookings require a Rs 10,000 deposit, adjustable against the final price.”
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“2026 Launch updated the Continental GT 650 in India. The Cafe racer has undergone some much-needed changes to its looks and features. The bike now starts at Rs. 3,58,427 (ex-showroom, Chennai), making it around Rs. 5,322 more expensive than before. The updated bike now comes with a black windscreen on all the colour schemes, giving the cafe racer a clear look from the front. Additionally, there’s also a USB Type-C charging port for charging your phone on the go. Lastly, the indicators are now LED units.”
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Royal Enfield launches updated Continental GT 650 in India with new styling and features; prices start at ₹3.58 lakh
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Royal Enfield launches updated Continental GT 650 in India with new styling and features; prices start at ₹3.58 lakh

The updated Continental GT 650 is launched with prices ranging from Rs 3,58,427 to Rs 3,87,667.

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  • Royal Enfield has launched the updated Continental GT 650 featuring new styling and enhanced features.
  • The Rocker Red and British Racing Green variants are priced at ₹3,58,427, while the Apex Grey variant costs ₹3,80,921, and the Mr Clean variant is priced at ₹3,87,667.
  • The updated model features a black-painted instrument cowl and sleeek LED indicators for a more striking aesthetic.
  • A Type-C USB fast charger has been added to the tech kit of the updated Continental GT 650.
  • The Continental GT 650 is powered by a 648 cc, parallel twin cylinder engine that produces 47.4 PS and 52.3 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox.
  • The bike's chassis is developed in collaboration with Harris Performance and features a steel tubular, double cradle frame.
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