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Check out the top speed, price, launch date in India and specs of the upcoming Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. It is scheduled to launch globally between 22nd to 26th September in California. After launch, it will be the most premium and powerful launching from Royal Enfield. 

The all-new Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 with its partner-in-crime Interceptor 650 are going to launch globally in September 2018. Media invites have been sent to various publications who are heading out for the ride in the USA. It is a pure cafe racer with a powerful parallel-twin engine. Cafe racers were majorly popular in the 1970s and 80s and now, the trend is growing strong. Check out its twin exhaust muffle, chrome inserts over the body, the iconic round headlamps, and the perfect Continental body. Oomph! Features onboard would not be much. It comes with features such as front and rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS, twin-pod speedometer, LED headlamps, Clip-On Handlebars, and top-class suspension. We expect it to be priced starting from Rs 3 Lakhs, making it the costliest Royal Enfield bike.

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Launch Date

Launch Date

Year End 2018

The cafe racer is scheduled to launch globally between September 22 to 26 this year. So, we can expect a year end or early 2019 launch in India.

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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Price In India

Price (ex-showroom)

Rs 3 Lakhs to Rs 4 Lakhs

Although the price of the bike is not revealed officially, it is speculated that it will cost between Rs 3 Lakh to Rs 4 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 – Engine Specifications

Engine	648cc Parallel-Twin
Power	47 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 648cc parallel twin 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.

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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Mileage 

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 Litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2 Litres
Mileage	25 KMPL
Riding Range	280 Kms
Top-Speed	160 Km/hr

The GT 650 is estimated to give a mileage figure of around 25 KMPL. It comes with a fuel tank capacity of 12.5 Litres, giving us an estimated riding range of around 280 kms. The too speed is estimated to be around 160 km/hr.

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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Features

Features onboard would include:

1. Sculpted Tank
2. Clip-on handlebars
3. Front and Rear Disc Brakes with dual-channel ABS
4. LED Headlamps
5. Twin Pod Speedometer
6. Single Person Seat
7. Upswept Twin Exhaust

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Dimensions

Kerb Weight	199 kgs
Length	2122 mm
Width	744 mm
Height	1024 mm
Wheelbase	1100 mm
Ground Clearance	174 mm
Seat Height	790 mm

The Cafe racer measures 2122 mm in length, 744 mm in width and 1024 mm in height. It gets a wheelbase of 1100 mm and a ground clearance of 174 mm. It weighs around 199 kgs.

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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
Brakes (F)	320 mm disc with ABS
Brakes (R)	240 mm disc with ABS

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.

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 – Variant

It will be available only in 1 variant. 

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Colors

The Continental GT 650 comes in the following color options:

1. Ice Queen
2. Sea Nymph
3. Black Magic
4. Chrome

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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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Specification Sheet

Model	Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Launch Date	Early 2019
Price	Rs 3 Lakhs
Fuel	Petrol
Engine	648cc parallel-twin
Power	47 BHP
Torque	52 Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT
Mileage	25 KMPL
Features	Twin-pod speedometer, LED headlamps, Clip-On Handlebars, and top-class suspension
Safety Features	Front and rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS,

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