Motorcycle specifications Royal-EnfieldContinental GT 650 120th Anniversary 2022 Time emblem

It all begins with multiple reflections in the dark. Square curves where the view is lost and reflected. But you won't have time to be hypnotized by this apocryphal hue. Already, a brass badge is grabbing your attention! This ornament is one of the special features of this Royal-Enfield special series. A cafra saddle, half-guidelines, a twilight dress - we're looking at one of the sixty 650 Continental GT ^120thAnniversary models that Europe will be able to distribute on its soil.

Sixty is not a lot. But that's the lot of any production that wants to mark an important milestone. For the Indian brand, formerly English, it's an opportunity to show its good form after 120 years of existence. Two of its models will commemorate the celebrations: the 650 Interceptor and the Continental GT. With rarity, prestige and equipment.

Of course, the almost absolute black is present at every level of this motorcycle. As we saw at the outset, the tank gets a dark chrome treatment, but the rest of the bike is a different shade. The engine, its fins, crankcases and exhausts, as well as the shock absorbers, wheel spokes, chrome surfaces... and the accessories added for the occasion, are all covered in night.

The Continental GT 's windscreen and handlebar-mounted rear-view mirrors give it a little more flair. It doesn't take much to make you look good.
Two tubular sections are added to protect the lower engine, as is a small boot.

the two commemorative Royal Enfields bear a large "120 Years Edition" inscription on the covers under the saddle, as well as an admirable coat of arms on the central part of the tank. Ostentatious or monarchical, extravagant or even too precious, this emblem between two gold edgings seems perfectly at home. It overhangs the serial number, contains the company motto, and displays its majesty.... Lord or Maharaja?

If we combine the availability of Continental GTs and Interceptors, we arrive at as many models as years of existence. 120 machines, for Europe. Three other areas of the globe will be supplied, for a total of 480 units. That's all, and that's enough for the brand. In contrast, Harley doesn't hesitate to release thousands of "Anniversary" models every 5 years. Different continent, different customs.
The 60 examples of the limited edition will go on sale on March 7 at 6.30pm, exclusively on the https://www.royalenfield.com/fr/fr/120thedition/ platform

What 's so special about the medallion on the tank? Several things. It's not made in a factory, but by hand in the southern town of Kumbakonam. RE called on a family specializing in the manufacture of effigies for temples to do the job. It's all glitz and glamour, but you've got to admit that it looks a lot different from a sticker spat out thousands of times.

M.B - Image credits: manufacturer