Royal Enfield Released Continental GT Cafe Racer in India

The Royal Enfield officials had announced its launch for the new Continental GT cafe racer at the end of 2013, during its inaugural ceremony at Oragadam. The framework of this new Continental GT535 is markedly similar to the 1965 GT250, but it newly installed with 535cc engine and the whole design is developed by the UK's Harris Engineering. The bike features low-set clip-on handlebars, a long fuel tank and a narrow seat which can hold just the rider, though a two-up seat will be provided as an optional accessory. 

When compared to the single downtube frame found on other Royal Enfield bikes, this lightweight, double cradle frame will provide better stability and handling. In addition to this, a lighter flywheel and a remapped ECU will put in sting to the 535cc motor. Royal Enfield officials also declared that the new Continental GT535 is the lightest production bike ever as it is 15kg lighter than the current flagship, the Thunderbird 500 which makes it the fastest RE bike on the road. They also estimate its power figure to be around the 33-35PS mark. The new Continental GT535 will be first introduced in September while it will be launched in India a month later.

Major Features of Royal Enfield Continental GT Cafe Racer

• Fuel Injected 535cc, air-cooled single, unit construction engine. Higher revving due to re-mapped ECU and lighter flywheel
• The Continental GT will be the fastest and most powerful production Royal Enfield motorcycle
• 15 Kg lighter than the Thunderbird 500
• Improved handling as a result of new tubular steel double down-tube and cradle design for the chassis
• Chunky Paioli developed gas shocks at the rear with Pirelli tyres
• Serious stopping power with Single full-floating Brembo front disc and ByBre single disc at the rear