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ROYAL ENFIELD 650S GO EURO5

It is fair to say that the parallel-twin Interceptor 650 and Continental GT models have been a boon for Royal Enfield since their release in 2018 . With genuine British design thanks to Royal Enfield ’ s design centre in the UK , and an engine and chassis widely regarded as a fun combination for all kinds of riders , it is hardly surprising that they are Royal Enfield ’ s top-selling models . For 2022 , the Royal Enfield twins gain new paint schemes inspired by the brand ’ s links with California ( with the most popular original colours staying on ) while the 650cc parallel-twin engines have a host of changes to bring them

up to Euro5 emissions standard . While outwardly the 650s don ’ t appear all that different , internally Royal Enfield has enacted a number of changes . Physical changes to the engine include new camshaft profiles and throttle bodies , a redesigned magneto rotor and catalytic converter , plus the removal of the secondary air injection system . Electronically , the 2022 models also have a number of changes from the 2021 models . The wiring harness is new and accommodates a number of new electronic sensors including a new MAP sensor for the right-hand cylinder , a new 02 sensor and new high power ignition coil .
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