The Continental GT 535 is retro motorcycle maker Royal Enfield’s latest product and is now in production at the new factory in Oragadam, near Chennai, India. The GT535 was launched in the UK yesterday, after which it could be launched in India. No word about an introduction date in the US, but end of the year is probable.
The Continental GT 535 is powered by a four-stroke, single-cylinder, 535cc fuel injected engine claimed to have a power output of 36bhp. It is 43 pounds lighter than the other Royal Enfield 500 models. The ike got all the typical features of a Cafe Racer: clip-on handlebars, bar-end mounted mirrors, single-unit headlamp, chrome cigar shaped exhaust.
The main competitor of the new small Harley 500 cc.
That’s an UGLY motor. All that busy crap surrounding the skinny cylinder looks like shit. But the rest of the bike is great looking
I’d sure like to see a new Interceptor twin from Enfield.
Looks great. New frame. New fork. New Rear swing arm. Engine isn’t so bad either. Looks much better than the original Continental from back in the day.
How much?
Another great product from the country that owns Jaguar and Land Rover and soon Harley!
great looking bike and engine too. waiting for a 900cc interceptor,
Gotta love a Thumper, great retro approach, or if you want more modern lines there’s always the 650 Suzuki Savage. This is a niche H-D coulda/shoulda offered as an entry/lightweight level bike instead of the Buell Blast.
Brembo brakes, Paoli shocks, frame designed by Harris engineering in the UK ( featherbed type), Fuel Injection by Keihin – Produced in the brand the new state-of-the-art factory. Fit and finish is world class.
MSRP to be announced soon, it will be very aggressively priced. In EPA and CARB testing at a California Lab at present. Delivery in the US toward the end of the year is anticipated.
Classic looks, many nice features, should be the right starter bike for many. Like to know the price and weight.
Of course you could just always buy a new Yamaha SR400.A proven platform of quality and longevity,with a Grand Prix winning heritage.They are virtually unchanged as a model for thirty-five years and have been virtually handmade in production far longer than any Harley motor model.I don’t mind Enfield Bullets,they are idea for dodging trucks and cows motoring down the Grand Trunkway.