Here comes the hotstepper


An eye-catching chrome finish, an aggressive riding stance, a beautiful design- we’re talking about that Royal Enfield motorcycle which tames corners. Sounds too good to be true? We ride the Continental GT 650 Twin and tell you what it is all about.

30/10/2020

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Royal Enfield motorcycles are known for their laid-back nature with a distinguished exhaust note that ensures heads turn and people take notice. Going by their DNA, they love to cruise in the city or on the highway without being too perturbed by other rev-happy bikes. But the Continental GT 650 Twin, is a different beast altogether. It is an urban bike that loves to rev up. You can ride it hard but more importantly, it is designed for short-distance rides. Royal Enfield has no illusions that the GT is going to be a mass seller due to its aggressive riding stance though they have smartly positioned it as an option for those looking for a breezy weekend ride. So, it is not a bad time to make a fashion statement with your leather gear by swinging your leg over the saddle to find out what this café racer is capable of.  Many may not know this, but Royal Enfield has a rich café racer history starting from the 60s' where the then 250cc was considered as one of the fastest bikes in England, then in 2013 they launched Continental GT 535 and now we have the BS-VI avatar of the

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