Re: Continental GT or Bullet 500?

Metal bike conundrum approved!

Re: Continental GT or Bullet 500?

Finally!! thanks for approving my query.. Guys, your suggestions are welcome!


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To answer your question on the bike's credentials in covering 200+ kms a day - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/3...t-attempt.html

The question is, can you do it? It has a sportier stance than most other plastic/metal commuters.

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Agreed, looking at Omkar I have gained some confidence.. I have posted my queries to him let's hope he gets back to me. Thanks!


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Firstly each bike has it's own purpose, so don't be looking down on commute bikes since they're made for practical utility purposes.

Now to answer to your many questions:


1) the wrist and shoulder pain that I got from 10 min ride. I kept my thighs and arms parallel plus gripped fuel tank with thighs as well

- If you're used to sitting straight then yes the GT position will feel worked. But then that's how the position of these bikes are. Its probably a little more aggressive than pulsars but nothing like the R15 or other supersports. If you don't enjoy that then it's best to go for some other bike.

2) to what extent is the plastic used on this machine?

- I don't get this question? What exactly you intend to know?

3) can I used this bike for touring 200kms at a stretch?

- Any bike can be used to touring. And as far as this is concerned you've read the iron-butt ride already. I too have done a 150kms ride on my GT & it was absolutely fine. I also intend to ride mine till Jaipur.

4) can I increase the exhaust sound.. The bike I test drove used the aftermarket silencer..still not satisfied with it

- honestly this is exactly why people hate RE owners. Just loud noise making bikes which only does nothing more than announcing their presence. I personally don't like it at all. The stock sound is quite pleasurable but if you intend to irritate everyone around you then surely you can add a big open pipe & you'll have you sound.

5) lastly, do any of you guys regret owning it? Since bullet 500 and mighty duke390 is the same price bracket.

- I regret owning my bike only when I pass thru Benelli showroom Coz I really was waiting for that bike to launch and compare it with my choice of GT. But in any case I really love my bike. I love the fact that even in the biggest of malls where there are 100s of bikes mine is the one which stands out.
I do known a guy who does regret owning it coz he was not able to compete with KTM guys in traffic or highway, he was also not liking the fact that he can't easily customize with off the shelf parts like KTM or Ninja or Z250. Basically he fell for the looks of the bike rather than truly understanding what this bike is about.

See to be honest this bike is not for everyone, yes everyone will love the looks but you really need to be a retro-nerd to be owning this bike. according to me anyone who doesn't love anything related to 70s or 80s this bike is not for them. Look it's simple... if you still prefer to write with your Fountain pen over ball pen & if you're listening to Pink Floyd & Abba instead of Honey Singh, then maybe this bike is you.

Re: Continental GT or Bullet 500?

Did you test ride Bullet 500? If not please do that, and if you are still not decided toss up a coin and make your choice.

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As someone who has owned a Continental GT since Sept 2014, I will pitch in with my inputs to your questions. I have a full ownership thread on another forum if you want an in depth view.

This honestly isnt a problem. You just need to learn to adjust your body position to keep your arms loose.

Given its weight, I would say very little

It can be done. What is important is the speed at which you do it. Higher the speed, the more you increase vibes. Keep it in the sweet spot and you can keep munching miles. Ive done trips of 400, 500 and 600 kms in a day on this bike. Longest single stretch was probably 100 odd kms. The single seat is more comfortable than the one meant for a pillion.

Yes. The company offers an alternate exhaust. Red Rooster Performance also offers one for Rs 8000. Take your pick.

Not in my case. The Continental GT and D390 are priced within 1000 rupees of each other in Bangalore. Both offer very different riding experiences. Different strokes for different folks.

If you like what the Continental GT offers, then go for it. It looks great in all three colours.

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Yeah sparky.. I test rode bullet 500 as well. The ergonomics were impeccable and no complaints, hence the confusion


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Thanks kaushik for the descriptive details and that too with examples.[emoji111]️I guess I am pretty sure that I am gonna go with GT. waiting for my birthday[emoji4][emoji4]

All this discussion made me want to take the test ride again, so took it today. This would be my 7th test ride[emoji24][emoji24].

Now comes the epic conundrum of what color.. I personally think yellow is good. Your views?


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Bro, a little more detail please?


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Neil.jericho, what is the color of your GT? Show us some pics bro??


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Pick yellow...it looks mean and will definitely stand-out from the crowd

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True that brother!

But the hiccup is I already have a 2008 yellow Karizma [emoji6]



That's me in the pic [emoji41][emoji41]


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While riding the Continental GT, you need to keep your back arched and your arms loose. I dont know if you have noticed but many R15 riders ride with a straight back and stiff arms. Riding in that position, especially on not too great roads, is going to leave your hands (esp wrists) taking a massive beating. When I owned my R15, I used to often tell other bikers on the roads / office parking etc to loosen their arms and ride. This is the same approach to be used when riding with the Continental GT. You will find excellent posts somewhere in this forum on the same lines.

As for the ownership experience with pictures, you can check the following link - RE Continental GT: Captain signing in! - Team-BHP

With regard to the colour, it is a personal choice. Most Continental GTs sold are in red. Black would give you exclusivity on an already exclusive bike. You cant go wrong with any of the colours.