Royal Enfield Continental 535GT

[ScaredyCat]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/188253/_bcf/enfield-21.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2unoOfdTwQ

Some dealers appear to have demo bikes in for the press release.
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[esullivan]

[Irezumi aka Reuben]

As long as that video was it was interesting to see how theyre trying to market the bike to a much younger audience than what I expected!
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[stinkwheel]

Well. More realistic level of power (29bhp, a standard 500 bullet makes 17), a Japanese made FI system and they are not calling it a bullet.

Interesting so far and appears to tick the "Continental GT" box quite nicely. I'd be interested in one, possibly once someone does a carb conversion kit for them. More interested than I've been in any other new bike in the last 5 years in any case.

I don't like the kink in the exhaust as it goes past the footpeg. They always seem to do that, it's untidy and spoils the lines. Triumph did it with the new model Bonnevilles too.
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[DrDonnyBrago]

Any word on how many monies?

[RhynoCZ]

I kind of like it, if it's fast enough, 110-115mph would be nice.

After I had a ride on 150ETZ, I found out, that slow speed kills. Many unpleasant situations caused by how slow it was.
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[Rogerborg]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

Rear shocks should be chrome. But I like it. However, I would actually spend half that on a semi-decent XBR500 before I'd get one. Then again, after someone takes the first hit and they start appearing used, that call would be a bit tougher. Still might plump for the nip thumper though.
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[moppy]

I rather like it. But then I'm somewhat slightly obsessed with Enfields.

Pillion seat is a necessity however, and I reckon that would ruin the look of this bike.

So, it's gonna have to be either Electra Deluxe/Classic 500/Bullet 500 once some money comes my way. All EFI models which (apparently) put out 27bhp.

Should be enough for a steady 60mph no? Need to book a test ride somewhere.

I'm done with my ZXR 750, tis far too uncomfortable for a daily bike and having just spent 5 weeks in Chennai and been surrounded by Bullets, I really want one.

Edit: Also this.

[MarJay]

Buy that on a 33bhp or 46bhp license and be the coolest 17 year old in the entire universe.

Apparently the frame was designed by Harris performance, and it handles pretty damn well.
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[RhynoCZ]

I'm gonna wait, till it gets old, then I'm willing to pay 1500 for used one in alright condition. Not many monocylinder bikes out there and this gives youngsters like me a chance to feel the 60's, maybe 70's. Well, with modern tires, brakes and apparently suspension. I appreciate the effort, well, not the price tag.

EDIT: 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT - Official Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ2q6o6Daz0
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'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[Rogerborg]

[stinkwheel]

[stinkwheel]

[MarJay]

[Polarbear]

According to Bike, the vibrations are pretty horrendous, especially at abiut 70mph.
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[Rogerborg]

Fair point.

Bet you won't pay £5,200 for that Enfield though.
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[MarJay]

[moppy]

[stinkwheel]

[garth]

I don't like the look of it, it doesn't flow and it looks like it's been built by a man in a shed.

Wait...

[map]

I went to the Royal Enfield site to see more info in the Continental GT (see also the-bike page). The marketing bandwagon does appear to be rolling on that one.

Having looked at that site if I was going for something different then I'll probably go for a classic. Although my practical side might kick in so I'd end up with one of the Bullet variations.

Classic:
https://royalenfield.com/images/data/motorcycles/slider1/Classic-Military_right-side_military-green_600x463_motorcycle.png

Bullet (Electra):
https://royalenfield.com/images/data/motorcycles/slider1/Electra-Deluxe_right-side_black_600x463_motorcycle.png

vs Continental GT:
https://royalenfield.com/continentalgt/images/gallery/big/royalenfield-continental-GT-gallery-image-4.jpg

It's nice to windows shop
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[stinkwheel]

I'd still have one of Hitchcocks 612 Bullet conversions over any of them.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[moppy]

That army green is horrific in the flesh. Looks like cheap plastic.

If you want to go green, the new forest green Bullet


https://s24.postimg.org/x3kcnf01x/royal_enfield_bullet_500_forest_green_04_640x475.png


Or this Classic in green is the way forward.

https://s24.postimg.org/g1rilbl6t/T2e_C16_FHJHg_FFm_FJh_wy_BSQ_ry_PW_60_57.jpg

That last one is drool worthy.

[pepperami]