Royal Enfield Continental
Reach for the piss-pot and goggles – it’s the GT version of the 650
Based on the all-new Interceptor (previous page), the Continental GT is the factory-built café racer version. Royal Enfield see the upright Interceptor as something for sunny jaunts (the original 60s model was exported to the US and Enfield go big on California surf ‘n’ sun), where the new Conti’ is capturing the essence of British ton-up boys. Or at least that’s the angle they’re taking. Anyway. It’s the same 648cc, 47bhp twin and steel frame, but stance is altered with clip-on handlebars, more rearset footpegs and a slightly lower seat. It’s a more engaged riding position, and the GT will lean a few degrees further. Tank size drops from 13.7 to 12.5 litres, which seems odd. Colours are white, blue or black with a gold stripe. Bikes will come with a dual seat; the solo is an accessory.
‘The style of the Conti’ 535, but with a proper engine’