Royal Enfield Continental GT launched in UK, priced at £ 5,200
The much-awaited Royal Enfield Continental GT has been launched in the UK, and we can now tell you that the cafe racer will be priced there at £ 5,200 (Rs 5.2 lakh) on-road.
The Continental GT is Royal Enfield's first cafe racer in 60 years. A single-cylinder 535cc fuel-injected UCE engine, which makes 29.1PS of power and 44Nm of torque powers the Continental GT. A 5-speed manual gearbox handles the transmission duties. The motorcycle has a kerb weight of 184kg with 90 per cent fuel and oil. Fuel tank capacity is 13.5 litres.
Royal Enfield says that the 1960s cafe racer was the main inspiration behind making the Continental GT. The GT boasts of a typical cafe racer styling with a low profile fuel tank with knee recesses. The seat is a flat unit and can be ordered in single or twin-seater configurations and contrast stitching. The clip-on handle bar is placed low with relation to the fuel tank and has optional rear view mirrors placed at the bar-end. There is an upswept exhaust on offer as well. Pirelli Sport Demons are the choice of rubber for the Continental GT and bringing this motorcycle to halt are Brembo disc brake units. Handling the suspension duties are 41mm forks at the front and Paioli twin-charged gas shockers.
Along with the launch of the Continental GT, Royal Enfield has also introduced 'Burn-up Wear', a set of motorcycle riding gear. Royal Enfield will be manufacturing the Continental GT at their Oragadam plant which became functional from April 2013. Indian launch of the Continental GT should happen before 2013 ends
Read our first ride report of the Royal Enfield Continental GT here.
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