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  • #31
    Originally posted by Prakritij View Post
    Exactly the same thought came to my mind when I saw the article

    IMO the saddle bags are optional accessories and the test rider was using them to carry his belongings as he was travelling long distances. And really the bags dont gel well with the Caferacer
    Cafe Racers are lifestyle/weekend bikes which are basically designed to be head-turners and yet manage the occasional high-speed run. They are not designed to be tourers and that's one reason why they come with smaller tanks. It's a different fact that the bike in question was probably undergoing a reliability testing hence, the long distance run.

    Cafe racer engines have always been more eager and differently tuned compared to cruisers/thumpers. Not sure how a relaxed engine will suit the overall theme;
    Last edited by bbsrailfan; 04-04-2013, 01:38 PM.
    Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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    • #32
      Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
      Cafe Racers are lifestyle/weekend bikes which are basically designed to be head-turners and yet manage the occasional high-speed run. They are not designed to be tourers and that's one reason why they come with smaller tanks. It's a different fact that the bike in question was probably undergoing a reliability testing hence, the long distance run.

      Cafe racer engines have always been more eager and differently tuned compared to cruisers/thumpers. Not sure how a relaxed engine will suit the overall theme;
      From the below excerpt from the link (Photo 5)

      "The Continental GT, a cafe racer, is powered by a 535cc, air-cooled single, which is a bored out version of the Classic 500's 499cc Unit Construction Engine - with a re-mapped ECU and a lighter flywheel which makes it rev quicker. This will be the most powerful and the fastest Royal Enfield motorcycle to hit the streets once it goes into production later this year."

      Looks like this is geared differently (Short geared at the bottom and a really tall top gear I guess). Wonder what will be the waiting period for this one as many might shift their existing booking to this one. This is definitely a stunner and one of its kind in the Indian Market.
      Imperfect human knowledge may be a bumpy, pot-holed street but its the only road to wisdom worth taking . . .

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      • #33
        Originally posted by hegdeanoop View Post

        "The Continental GT, a cafe racer, is powered by a 535cc, air-cooled single, which is a bored out version of the Classic 500's 499cc Unit Construction Engine - with a re-mapped ECU and a lighter flywheel which makes it rev quicker. This will be the most powerful and the fastest Royal Enfield motorcycle to hit the streets once it goes into production later this year."


        Looks like this is geared differently (Short geared at the bottom and a really tall top gear I guess). Wonder what will be the waiting period for this one as many might shift their existing booking to this one. This is definitely a stunner and one of its kind in the Indian Market.
        Sounds exciting...I myself would tilt towards one as a weekend ride. Quick-revving, short-geared engine and a tall top gear for extended riding capability in one bike can make it a helluva fun machine!
        Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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        • #34
          I've heard its going be in the duke 390 price bracket.

          That's quite a bit of moolah to put down. I will keep my opinions reserved till it makes it to the open market and is seen carving up the streets.

          OT I am building a zma cafe currently and am at the initial stages of the build. You can follow the same on its thread in the general discussion section.

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          • #35
            have any one noticed one thing, seat of ndtv review bike and the bike which autocarindia spotted is diffrent...it means there will be two options to choose from, one will be stylish and sporty seat like ndtv review bike and the other one will be for those who need seating for two.....
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            A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith and use up a lot of fuel....

            http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...tml#post963629

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            • #36
              Originally posted by Naveen1985 View Post
              have any one noticed one thing, seat of ndtv review bike and the bike which autocarindia spotted is diffrent...it means there will be two options to choose from, one will be stylish and sporty seat like ndtv review bike and the other one will be for those who need seating for two.....
              Pillion seat will be a waste on this machine. Maybe a detachable seat like the ones seen on CL350/CL500 would be better...but wait....that humpback seat (which Mr.Siddharth is using) is the true characteristic of a Cafe Racer!!!
              Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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              • #37
                Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
                Pillion seat will be a waste on this machine. Maybe a detachable seat like the ones seen on CL350/CL500 would be better...but wait....that humpback seat (which Mr.Siddharth is using) is the true characteristic of a Cafe Racer!!!
                this is india dude...they are giving pillion seat as an option at least...photo no 6 and 8 on that ndtv link is kinda confirmation on this as one can easily see the foot pegs for pillion rider...
                sigpic
                A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith and use up a lot of fuel....

                http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...tml#post963629

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                • #38
                  This reminded me custom build by One of my dear friend in delhi few year back.
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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by amardeep2006 View Post
                    This reminded me custom build by One of my dear friend in delhi few year back.
                    [ATTACH=CONFIG]98021[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]98022[/ATTACH]
                    Send my regards to your friend. Must say... Pretty neat stuff
                    Picturesque Bidar
                    Mesmerizing Belum caves
                    Second Chance-A trip to Kuntala Waterfalls, Sadarmatt Anicut,SriRamSagar Dam
                    A 4 days rural Andhra exploration trip(Horsley hills,Gandikota)
                    Independence Day ride: 6 Days exploration of less known Andhra
                    My Bun Burner ride (Officially certified)

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
                      Continental GT? That's a name that better matches Bentley's uber-luxury flagship. How does a naked cafe-racer qualify for a Grand Tourer title?

                      And no offence meant, but those saddlebags definitely spoil the looks of the classic!

                      Cafe Racers are the Super Sports equivalent of the 1940's-50's.

                      I too agree the Saddle bags on a Cafe Racer being out of place.. but then the image of models like the Yamaha R15 with Cramster Saddlebags enroute Leh - Laddakh is an even worse eyesore.. albeit not an uncommon sight at all.



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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by amardeep2006 View Post
                        This reminded me custom build by One of my dear friend in delhi few year back
                        Wow, that looks uncannily similar, save for the Zappers and the decals! If I remember correctly, the biking team at BSM (Business Standard Motoring) were custom-building a similar concept which they had named "ThunderClap". This was way back in 2003 or 2004. Later, Vardenchi also came up with a similar concept.
                        Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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                        • #42
                          Just got to know the possible reason behind the name Continental GT. The Continental GT (250 cc) was a popular model of RE launched in mid-60's. The current model borrows lot of design cues from the erstwhile model.

                          Here is some more info on the same.

                          Royal Enfield Continental GT 250 - Part 1 - The Real Classic Bike Guide - RealClassic.co.uk
                          Imperfect human knowledge may be a bumpy, pot-holed street but its the only road to wisdom worth taking . . .

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                          • #43
                            should i say bentley stole the name from RE port 60's or RE is now trying to steal is back from bentley.. trying to go back to good old days
                            whatever it is.. RE making a move feels good..

                            i would wanna see a day i go to RE showroom and pick a v-twin nutin less than 1200cc and make harley go shy...

                            but ... there is a lot to be desired.. before they reach there they first need to sort out quality issues from the scratch.. tall buildings sustain only on a firm glitch free base..
                            "A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel."

                            RE Bullet 1977 - Current
                            RX-100 1995 - Current
                            CBZ Classic 2003 - Current
                            Activa 2004 - Current
                            CBR 250R 2012 - Current
                            Ninja 650 2013 - Current.

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by hegdeanoop View Post
                              Just got to know the possible reason behind the name Continental GT. The Continental GT (250 cc) was a popular model of RE launched in mid-60's. The current model borrows lot of design cues from the erstwhile model.
                              I can now see a connection between

                              Royal Enfield Continental GT 250 - Part 1 - The Real Classic Bike Guide - RealClassic.co.uk
                              and
                              http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/257...ake-honda.html!

                              :-O
                              No wonder people had been speculating for a CBR250 hitter...Honda had been RE's arch rival since the 60s'.

                              I got a feelin this gonna be fun....
                              Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
                                I can now see a connection between

                                Royal Enfield Continental GT 250 - Part 1 - The Real Classic Bike Guide - RealClassic.co.uk
                                and
                                http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/257...ake-honda.html!

                                :-O
                                No wonder people had been speculating for a CBR250 hitter...Honda had been RE's arch rival since the 60s'.

                                I got a feelin this gonna be fun....
                                this cant be.. these cant be bikes in same leaque.. one is a high revving quick machine.. other would a all metal.. slow revving.. torque master..
                                "A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel."

                                RE Bullet 1977 - Current
                                RX-100 1995 - Current
                                CBZ Classic 2003 - Current
                                Activa 2004 - Current
                                CBR 250R 2012 - Current
                                Ninja 650 2013 - Current.

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