Rumours are afloat on the internet that the Royal
Enfield Continental GT 750 may world premiere at the 2017 EICMA motorcycle
exhibition which opens 7 November for the media. Some reports are calling the
motorcycle the Royal Enfield Interceptor 750, though there is really no basis
or confirmation.
The Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 has been
spotted numerous times and is seemingly in its final stages of development. The
bike was spotted with ABS last month. In another instance, two versions of the
motorcycle were spotted, possibly indicating the launch of more than one
variant.
The powerplant is a 750cc parallel unit with oil
cooling and fuel injection. The engine reportedly features a 270-degree crank
for optimal refinement and will be highway worthy. The downtubes of the double
cradle frame hold the longitudinal radiator. The bike gets dual black exhausts,
and the tyres are likely to be Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp. For suspension, the
bike employs traditional forks at the front and dual gas-charged shock
absorbers at the rear.
Brakes include single disc on both ends. The Royal
Enfield 750 will lock horns with Harley-Davidson Street 750, and the bike is
likely to cost around INR 4 lakh when it launches in India this financial year.
Expect the ABS variant at an INR 20k-30k premium over the standard bike. When
launched, this motorcycle will be the fastest and most powerful Royal Enfield
on sale.
