Three variants of Royal Enfield Continental GT Spotted

Recently three variants of Royal Enfield Continental GT were spotted and pictures were posted on Royal Enfield Group ( http://goo.gl/JkZOu ). The three different variants can be distinguished on the basis of three different types of seats installed in all the three.

The Continental GT 535cc is inspired from its ancestors from Europe, which was launched in 1965, a 21 bhp (16 kW) variant called the GT Continental, with GRP tank, five-speed gearbox , clip-on handlebars and rearset footrests, was launched. It sold well with its "Cafe Racer" looks. The Continental GT 535cc has the same old school charm and racing characteristics inheriting most of the looks and styling from 1965 Continental GT.

The motorcycle will be powered by a 535cc single cylinder, four stroke, liquid cooled UCE engine. The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cafe Racer which is scheduled to be released in the end of 2013 is with the first new chassis to be released by the Indian motorcycle manufacturer in 50 years. Along with the new chassis Royal Enfield have added a selection of performance upgrades and Cafe Racer styled parts you won't find on any other motorcycle in their current line up. 

              

Along with the 535cc single-cylinder unit, a selection of performance upgrades and Cafe Racer styled parts, this new Continental GT is the first bike ever to have been completely designed in india with no parts lifted from the historic engine models of the past.

The Company is testing the models with different upgrades (i.e Black Silencer which has never been used on any RE bike before and three different Seat variants) which can suit best to the Indian Road Conditions. One more feature which amazed that it comes with adjustable rider foot pegs.

The New Royal Enfield Continental GT’s  will be produced at the company’s new plant in Oragadam.

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Royal Enfield Continental GT Cafe Racer

Recently Royal Enfield showcased its 2013 Cafe Racer at the ‘Long Beach Motorcycle Show’ held in California. It was first launched in 2012 Auto Expo in India but was overshadowed by the unveiling of their new Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500.

The Royal EnfieldContinental GT Cafe Racer which is scheduled to be released in 2013. It is with the first new chassis to be released by the Indian motorcycle manufacturer in 50 years. Along with the new chassis Royal Enfield have added a selection of performance upgrades and Cafe Racer styled parts you won't find on any other motorcycle in their current line up. 

The new frame features a double down tube and double cradle design that will definitely outperform the more than 50 year old design of the Bullets single tubed frame. The New Royal Enfield Continental GT looks so much like a classic. The Classic Cafe Racer looks with Manx style tank, a wasp tail single seat, bar end mirrors, low profile lighting. The GT also features some high quality finishes including a polished triple tree, brushed alloy switch gear, alloy fenders, alloy dash and minimalist instrument cluster.

Technical Specification:

Engine Type: Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air cooled, and Fuel Injection

Engine Displacement(cc): 535CC

Maximum Power: 27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm

Maximum Torque: 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Ignition: Electronic

Starting: Electric/Kick

Wheel Type: Spoke Wheels

Engine : 535cc

Maximum Power : 36 Bhp (Expected)

Gears : 5 Speed

Cooling Type : Air Cooling

Suspension(Front) : Telescopic Hydraulic

Suspension(Rear) : Twin Shock Absorbers

Brakes : Disc brake 280 mm

Speedometer : Analogue

Fuel Gauge : Analogue



Some Other Pictures of Continental GT:

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TRUTH ABOUT BIG MUFFLERS/SILENCERS/EXHAUSTS

Royal Enfield guru Pete Snidal recently spotted something about the motorcycles.

"I notice one thing all the Bullets for sale seem to have in common - can you guess what it is?" he wrote.

Pete is the author of the acclaimed Royal Enfield Bullet owner's and workshop manual. He frequently chimes in on the Royal Enfield Yahoo message board to help troubleshoot problems owners experience.

But what could he possibly be seeing in the for-sale ads?

I guessed that maybe the Bullets listed for sale here tend to have low mileage. Obviously, some owners buy them and then sell them without riding very far. I was on the right track, but Snidal had something else in mind. He wrote:

"Look at all their exhaust systems. Something I discovered very early in life with Brit singles is that they became completely different machines with free-flowing (i.e., loud, requiring using your head about where and when to apply large gobs of throttle) exhaust systems. And that they were much less satisfactory when stock.

"An exception was the Velocettes with that monster Brooklands silencer, and the Goldstars, which already came with noisy mufflers. Some AJS/Matchless, too.

"My theory is that the owners who never 'bothered' with the first-stage mods, i.e., inlet and exhaust mods, just fell into the doldrums with their Bullets, and ended up putting them on the market. If you wonder, try putting your stock exhaust back on, and see for yourself.

"Instant Bow-Wow!"

Snidal was seeing the big, bazooka shaped factory muffler, which restricts performance, in the pictures of the bikes. Replacing it with a shorter and nosier silencer (and tuning appropriately) is an easy way to increase performance.

As Snidal observes, that makes for more owner satisfaction.

Big factory silencer affects performance.

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DRS CYCLE ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET RACER

In late summer of 2001, DRS Cycle‘s Dan Holmes of Goshen, Indiana teamed up with Phil Meyers the tuner of the Royal Enfield Bullet racer seen here, to build a 1960s Classic class racer. Dan Holmes is the owner of the Royal Enfield dealership, DRS Cycle.

The DRS Royal Enfield Bullet is a 1996 Indian manufactured Royal Bullet. It is equipped with an alloy cylinder with stock bore size and a J&E hi-compression forged piston which gives a compression ratio of 12 to 1. A billet Hitchcock crank and connecting rod assembly has been fitted, along with a thoroughly ported Indian Royal Enfield head with big valves.

Carburettion is via a 1.5-inch Amal GP carb metering 2% oxygenated VP fuel into the engine. Akront style alloy rims front and rear, 19″ respectively and sport Avon vintage racing tyres. The rear shocks are Ohlins vintage roadrace items and the forks are stock with Hitchcock’s softer springs and modified valving. Billet alloy triple clamps that allow the front to be lowered as needed. The rear hub has been replicated in alloy to allow sprocket changes with keyed overlays. The bike has been dynoed and pumps out 47 to 48 horsepower at 6,800 rpm.

Team DRS Cycle‘s tuner is Phil Myers. The DRS Royal Enfield Bullet racer is owned by Dan Holmesand ridden by Johnny Szoldrak. Phil Meyers is an old friend of Dan Holmes, and refers to himself as “just an old racing mechanic/machinist who thoroughly enjoys participating”



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