Motorcycle specifications Royal-Enfield Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition 2023 The racy escapade
presentation of the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition 2023
Between the roadster and the sports bike, there's a world where machines are rare but exciting: the café racer. Few manufacturers make them today. Triumph is the most famous in the field with its 1200 Thruxton; Suzuk's SV 650 X comes to mind; then, in a more modest but nostalgia-filled sector, the Royal-Enfield 650 Continental GT.
It's all there! Handlebar straps, sporty saddle, spoked rims (for the higher colors), smart looks - not quite in the running, but already in style. All of which adds up to the Thunder Edition. The cafra thus takes power over everyday life.
Thunder doesn't rumble, but it does promise escapades. The small aluminum engine cowling and the side guards will take some obstacles by surprise. Comfort and practicality increase with a double touring saddle, fabric panniers and their holders. The appearance is not forgotten, with CNC-machined handlebar end caps, an aluminum oil filler cap and a minimalist smoke bubble.
Suitcases on this kind of machine..... It's all very surprising. Loud or inappropriate is hardly circumstantial, given the neo-retro touch gently distilled by the Continental GT. Its beautifully presented 648 cm3 twin-cylinder engine relies not on its 47 horsepower, but on its charming character to carry the crew away into the emotional realm. A way of riding that's the antithesis of fashion.
The accessory pack is priced at 1,200 euros (excluding installation). A nice gift from Royal-Enfield, as the Thunder Edition is priced on a par with the standard Continenal GT.
Right next in the range, the 650 Interceptor exists in a similar version, the Lightning Edition.
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Key facts Royal-Enfield Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition (2023) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Strong Continental GT styling
- Engine availability
- Ideal for A2 license
- Quality rubber & narrow tires
- Precise, gentle selection
- Limited slip clutch
- Flattering sound
- Overall efficiency
- Unbeatable value for money
Weak points
- Slightly timid instrument graphics
- Distorting and vibrating rear-view mirrors
- Plastic front mudguards
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
7,690€
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Model sold in 2023
Performance
- Max speed : approximately 160 km/h (99.40 mph)
- Average fuel consumption : 4.21 liters/100km (0.56 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 297 km (185 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
Specifications Royal-Enfield Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition 2023
- Chassis
- Frame : double tubular steel cradle
- Fuel capacity : 12.50 liters (3.30 US gallons)
- Seat height : 820 mm (32.28 in)
- Length : 2,119 mm (83.43 in)
- Width : 780 mm (30.71 in)
- Min height : 1,067 mm (42.01 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,398 mm (55.04 in)
- Weight when fully loaded : 212 kg (467 lb)
- Front axle
- Telehydraulic fork Ø 41 mm, Wheel travel : 110 mm (4.33 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), 2-piston caliper
- Front tire : 100 / 90 - 18 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.2 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox , manual
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- 2 lateral shock absorbers, Wheel travel : 88 mm (3.46 in)
- Preload adjustment
- Braking 1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 130 / 70 - 18 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.53 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder online , 4 strokes
- Injection
- Cooling system : combined air / oil
- 1 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 648 cc
- 47 ch (46.40 hp) to 7,250 rpm
- 5.40 mkg to 5,150 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : approximately 4.32 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : approximately 37.14 kg/mkg
- Compression : 9,5:1
- CO² emissions: 99 g/km
- Standard equipment
- Brake assist : ABS
- Aluminium rims
- USB plug
- Saddlebags
- Crash Bars / Top Blocks
- Anti-slip clutch
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition 2023
- What is the power of the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition?
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The Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition 2023 develops a power of 47 ch (46.40 hp)
- What is the torque of the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition?
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The maximum torque of the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition 2023 is 5.40 mkg to 5,150 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition?
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The Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition 2023 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 160 km/h (99.40 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition?
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The Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition 2023 has a a weight when fully loaded of 212 kg (467 lb).
- What is the fuel consumption of the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition?
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Average fuel consumption is estimated at 4.21 l/100km (0.56 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
- QWhat is the seat height of the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition?
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To ensure good accessibility, the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition 2023 offers a minimum seat height of 820 mm (32.28 in).
- What is the price of the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition?
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The price of the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition 2023 is 7,690€ in France
- What size tires should I put on my Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition?
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The standard size for a Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition 2023 is 100 / 90 - 18 for the front, and 130 / 70 - 18 for the rear.
- What colors are available for the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition?
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For the 2023 model year, the Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition is available in several colors: green, black / blue, white / black, red and chrome.
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