Royal Enfield RAT00054/A – Rear Sprocket Carrier Bearing 6205 for Interceptor 650 & Continental GT 650 (Genuine OEM)

If your Royal Enfield 650 Twin is making a grinding/whining noise from the rear wheel area, or you feel play in the sprocket carrier (cush-drive), the bearing is often the first thing to check. Royal Enfield RAT00054/A is the genuine OEM 6205 bearing used in the rear wheel sprocket carrier assembly for the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. 

This is not a generic “wheel bearing” listing—this is the specific 6205 carrier bearing designed for the correct fit, long life, and stable chain alignment under load. Replacing it on time helps prevent uneven sprocket wear, chain noise, and expensive carrier damage.

Important: The rear wheel hub typically uses 6203 bearings (150324/A) separately—don’t confuse 6203 with RAT00054/A. If you’re doing a full rear overhaul, you may also need the 6203 bearings (usually 2 pcs) along with this 6205. 

Key Features

• Genuine Royal Enfield OEM part: RAT00054/A

• Bearing type: 6205 (sprocket carrier / cush-drive location) 

• Restores smooth rotation and reduces rear drivetrain noise

• Correct OEM tolerances for proper chain line and carrier stability

• Recommended during sprocket-carrier play / rear bearing service

• Helps prevent premature sprocket + chain wear

• Best choice vs unknown aftermarket tolerances (fit + longevity)

• Sold as 1 bearing (single piece)

Compatibility Table 

Variants

• Single Unit (1 pc) – RAT00054/A Bearing 6205

FAQs

1. Is RAT00054/A a 6203 wheel bearing?
   No. RAT00054/A is 6205, used in the rear sprocket carrier/cush-drive. The 6203 bearing is a different part number (example shown in the rear wheel catalog as 150324/A). 

2. How many bearings do I need for the rear wheel service on Interceptor/GT 650?
   For a typical rear overhaul: 1× 6205 (RAT00054/A) for the sprocket carrier + 2× 6203 for the wheel hub (one each side). Always confirm with your exact assembly before ordering. 

3. Where exactly does this 6205 bearing fit?
   It fits in the rear sprocket carrier (cush-drive side), not inside the wheel hub. 

4. What are the common symptoms of a worn sprocket carrier bearing?
   Rear wheel grinding sound, rough rotation, side play in sprocket carrier, chain line instability, accelerated sprocket wear.

5. Can I use a local-market 6205 bearing instead?
   A 6205 size may match, but OEM-grade tolerances and sealing quality matter for longevity. For customers wanting lowest return risk, genuine RAT00054/A is the safer option.