Recently Royal Enfieldshowcased 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
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