Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is set to hit the roads in India in 2018. It will revive the memories of the cafe racers with its forward lean muscular body. It features a mix of neo-retro styling. The bike is expected to cost between Rs 3 Lakh – Rs 5 Lakh (ex-showroom). Read on for more details of the cafe racer.
The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 was unveiled as a cafe racer to revive the old memories. After its unveiling in 2017, it is said that the bike will reach India by August 2018. The muscular bike will run on a twin parallel cylinder 648 CC engine. Also, it comes with ABS as a standard fitting measure. Onboard features include a teardrop shaped fuel tank, wide braced handlebars, quilted twin seating and 18” wheels fitted with 100-section front and 130-section rear Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp tires. On the other hand, The Continental GT 535 has been discontinued officially. The Himalayan sales took a huge dip due to questionable reliability. The Bullet and Thunderbird still clocking more units than their younger siblings. In this article, we explain the expected price, launch date, features and specs of the cafe racer.
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Launch Date
| Launch Date | August 2018 |
The cafe racer is expected to launch post-August 2018, with its twin Interceptor 650.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Engine
| Engine | 648 CC |
| Power | 46 BHP |
| Torque | 52 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5 litres |
Locally, it is produced at the Chennai Plant of the company. The 648 CC engine will produce 47PS worth power and 52 Nm worth of torque and will be mated to a six-speed gearbox. The estimated mileage is not revealed but fuel capacity of the bike will be around 12.5 Litres. GT 650 gets exciting Dual exhaust mufflers. The gearbox gets slip/assist clutch offering smoother riding.
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Brakes And Suspension
| Chassis |
Steel Tubular Double Cradle Frame
|
| Front Suspension |
Front Fork Travel
|
| Rear Suspension |
Twin coil-over shocks
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| Brakes (F) |
320 mm disc with ABS
|
| Brakes (R) |
240 mm disc with ABS
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For better comfort, it will come with gas-charged twin shock absorbers in the rear and Front Fork travel suspensions in the front. For braking, it has front and rear disc brakes, with ABS.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Price
| Price (ex-showroom) |
Rs 3 Lakhs to Rs 5 Lakhs
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Although the price of the bike is not revealed officially, it is speculated that it will cost between Rs 3 Lakh to Rs 5 Lakh. The pricing is estimated mainly because of the added twin parallel engine and ABS feature. Also, its predecessor, GT 535, is priced starting from Rs 2.05 Lakh.
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Design
The design is based on proper old school bikes. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 defines it muscularity with sporty and macho looks. They will sport the Roadster and Cafe Racer design and styling, which is rarely found in India. Royal Enfield has assured that these bikes will have a top-notch fit and finish and a lot of thought and work has gone into the quality as well. The bikes will be available in four colours – Staunchy Blue, Chrome, Icy White and Black Magic. It weighs around 199 KG.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Competition
Given the decent pricing, the bike’s main competitor will be Harley Davidson Street 750. Priced much lower than that, it can take on Street 750 because of similar specs sparing the engine. Being a type of cruiser bike, it falls off against the other bikes in the same price range. Royal Enfield GT 650 has been launched globally and is bound for India this year. According to some reports, the bike will hit the Indian roads anytime after April 2018.
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