Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has been spied on test with a full frontal race fairing. The company might update the model soon in the coming weeks.
- Gets race fairing inspired by GT-R 650 racing bike
- Likely to debut before Indian Auto Expo 2023
- Equipped with remote adjustable rear suspension
The cult bike maker Royal Enfield seems to be on a roll. How? Well, every now and then new test bikes are spotted in broad daylight. The latest is the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 test mule with a race fairing. Yes, you read it right. A race fairing as seen on its GT-R 650 race bike sibling is being tested on the production model. Additionally, it is likely to debut soon in the coming weeks in India. There are also some mechanical tweaks to the bike.
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RE Continental GT 650 Race Fairing Details
Meanwhile, there is only a single spy shot of it; the bike already looks production-ready. However, it is the amazing retro cafe racer fairing that is attracting the most. The same race fairing is also offered by some custom bike fabricators. Additionally, there is a high possibility that the company might have undertaken assistance in developing this fairing. Nevertheless, whoever designed it made sure it turns out to be a head-turner.
A close look of the spy shot also showcases the new remote adjustable rear springs. These are also seen on the GT-R 650 race bike. Meaning, this new race fairing test bike has got a lot of inspiration from its race track cousin. However, unlike the race bike, the engine of it is likely to remain the same. Well, who is complaining then? Because the 648cc, parallel-twin, oil-cooled engine is the highlight of this bike. It makes a peak power of 47 bhp and a peak torque of 52 Nm. Additionally, the use of 6-speed transmission helps increase the quick performance of this engine.
Additionally, the company is already working on expanding its portfolio of the 650 range. The Royal Enfield Super Meteor and the Shotgun 650 are also near production-ready. Their test mules are also running every day on the outskirts of Chennai in a completely undisguised form. Hence, we expect that the company is soon going to start launching new models in the coming weeks. However, speaking of this race fairing, we suspect it will be offered as a customization package only. As the bike is the same as the standard Continental GT 650; the package is what makes sense to describe this mod.
Verdict
The upcoming race fairing of the Continental GT is most likely to be an optional accessory. However, a package for retro cafe race buyers is what this fairing will do. Additionally, the revision of suspension and use of aesthetical equipment like bar-end mirrors will make it even more desirable.
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