Royal Enfield CONTINENTAL GT: history, specs, pictures

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Royal Enfield CONTINENTAL GT
Manufacturer
Production 2014
Class Classic
Engine
Single Cylinder, four stroke, air-cooled
Bore / Stroke 86.4mm x 86.4mm
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Horsepower 28.97 HP (21.6 KW) @ 5100RPM
Torque 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 4000RPM
Fuel System Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed Constant Mesh

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks 41mm, 110mm travel
Rear: Paioli,Twin gas charged shock absorbers with adjustable preload, 80mm travel
Brakes Front: Brembo 300mm Floating disc, 2-Piston floating caliper
Rear: 240mm Disc, Single piston floating caliper
Front Tire 100/90-18
Rear Tire 130/70-18
Wheelbase 53.5 inches (1359 mm)
Length 81.1 inches (2060 mm)
Width 29.88 inches (759 mm)
Seat Height 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight 184.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Royal Enfield CONTINENTAL GT was a Single Cylinder, four stroke, air-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Royal Enfield in 2014. Max torque was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 4000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 28.97 HP (21.6 KW) @ 5100 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 535.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-Speed Constant Mesh transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 130/70-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Brembo 300mm Floating disc, 2-Piston floating caliper in the front and a 240mm Disc, Single piston floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks 41mm, 110mm travel while the rear was equipped with a Paioli,Twin gas charged shock absorbers with adjustable preload, 80mm travel. The wheelbase was 53.5 inches (1359 mm) long.

2014 Royal Enfield CONTINENTAL GT[edit | edit source]

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