Royal Enfield Go Racing With GT-R650

THE ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT CUP 2021 is a unique retro track-racing initiative that has been launched to give riders a chance to participate in a one-make championship and further hone their track-riding skills. Royal Enfield have also announced that after the Continental GT Cup 2021 finale, they will introduce track-riding schools in India with an intent to impart easy and professional training to motorcycle enthusiasts who wish to learn the art of racing or simply want to improve their overall riding skills.

This championship is presented by JK Tyre Motorsports and organized with the support of the Federation of Motorsports Club of India (FMSCI). The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup will make its début at the JK National Racing Championship 2021 and will be conducted in accordance with the regulations of the FMSCI.

The Continental GT Cup 2021 will comprise four rounds starting October 2021 and culminating in January 2022. Three of these rounds will take place at the Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore, and the final round at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).

The bikes for this championship are modified and race-prepped Continental GT 650s, which Royal Enfield are calling the “Continental GT-R650”. The GT-R650 boasts a stiffer race-tuned suspension, both at the front and rear. Lowered race clip-on handlebars have been added along with rear-set foot-pegs for an ideal race riding position. The GT-R650 has been made lighter by 24 kilograms by retaining only the essentials required for racing. The stock exhaust has been replaced with a stainless-steel full system exhaust that is tuned to put out 12 per cent more power. The motorcycle will come with a specially designed fairing and belly pan that will improve aerodynamics and give the GT-R650 its stunning retro racer look. The motorcycle will be shod with soft-compound race tyres by JK Tyres.