Royal Enfield’s Continental GT 650 is the brand’s modern take on the classic cafe racer, combining a retro design with its 648cc parallel-twin engine. If you’re considering one, here’s everything you need to know about the motorcycle.
1. How much does the Continental GT 650 cost?
Royal Enfield has priced the Continental GT 650 from Rs 3.58 lakh to Rs 3.88 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai). The Rocker Red and British Racing Green variants are priced at Rs 3.58 lakh, while the Apex Grey and Mr Clean cost Rs 3.81 lakh and Rs 3.88 lakh, respectively.
2. Which engine does the Continental GT 650 have?
The Continental GT 650 continues with Royal Enfield’s 648cc, air/oil-cooled parallel-twin engine. It produces 47hp at 7,150rpm and 52.3Nm at 5,250rpm, with power sent to the rear wheel through a six-speed gearbox.
3. What is the seat height of the Continental GT 650?
The Continental GT 650 has an 820mm seat height. It also has a 1,398mm wheelbase and 174mm of ground clearance.
4. What features does the Continental GT 650 get?
The updated Continental GT 650 gets LED indicators, a USB Type-C charging port and a black-painted instrument cowl. The Rocker Red and Apex Grey variants get blacked-out engines and exhausts, while both are equipped with cast-alloy wheels.
5. Does the Continental GT 650 get dual-channel ABS?
Yes, the Continental GT 650 gets dual-channel ABS as standard. It uses a 320mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear.
6. What is the weight and ground clearance of the Continental GT 650?
The Continental GT 650 has a 214kg kerb weight and 174mm of ground clearance.
7. What is the fuel tank capacity of the Continental GT 650?
The Continental GT 650 gets a 12.5-litre fuel tank.
8. Does the Continental GT 650 get alloy wheels?
Not all versions. The Rocker Red and Apex Grey variants get cast-alloy wheels, while the British Racing Green and Mr Clean versions continue with traditional spoke wheels.
