Two variants of Royal Enfield’s upcoming flagship
motorcycle, the Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 have been spied. From the
looks of it, one is a single-seater sporty version while the other is a more
practical variant with a bench seat.
The café racer-inspired variant also comes with
sporty handlebars and a chiselled tank like the current Continental GT. Apart
from the long bench seat, the practical model comes with new rear-view mirrors
and more ergonomic, raised handlebars. That coupled with the redesigned tank
hints at enhanced touring capabilities. Moreover, the café racer version has
rear-set foot pegs with heel protectors for sporty riding. The other variant
comes with slightly forward-set foot pegs for added comfort.
Both bikes are powered by the same 750 cc
parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree crank. The powerplant is air and
oil-cooled. The bikes use a front telescopic fork and dual rear gas-charged
shock absorbers for suspension duties. Disc brake are seen on both ends with
ABS expected at least as an option.
It is speculated that Royal Enfield might launch the
750 cc in two variants for more versatility. The Continental GT 750 will
compete with Harley-Davidson Street 750 and the bike is likely to cost around INR
4 lakh when it launches this financial year.
