Royal Enfield Continental GT Design and Ergonomics
As we have been saying, the new Royal Enfield Continental GT is a modern day re-incarnation of the ’65 RE CGT 250 and boasts of a typical cafe racer styling that pays tribute to the much loved machines of yore.
Thanks to the above, the new Royal Enfield Continental GT boasts of a round headlamp, clip-ons, elongated fuel tank, and several exposed bits that work together to infuse the decidedly tasty retro look in the new Royal Enfield. Those with an eye-for-detail would appreciate the sleek front mudguard, optional bar-end rear view mirrors, the classy looking speedo, which comes calibrated in both kmph and mph, color-coded stitching on the seat cover (Yes! The CGT comes in Yellow too!) and aluminum foot pegs.
Speaking of ergonomics, the old school RE lovers in India may find the sporty seating of the Continental GT a tad disappointing. However, we feel that the ergonomics of the new bike are nothing worth a worry, really! The new Royal Enfield Continental GT does offer a seating posture that is very unlike a RE but we never felt a need to complain about the ‘more dedicated’ riding position.
The new RE Conti GT comes equipped with clip-ons and slightly rear set foot-pegs. While the bike is no Yamaha R15 in this aspect, the riding posture surely has more than a hint of sportiness to itself. The rider has to stoop a little to grip the handlebars, which along with the positioning of the footpegs, warrants him to have a fairly sporty riding posture. Nothing wrong here, especially if you consider that the Conti GT is built to travel at a rapid pace and bestow its rider with tonnes of riding pleasure.
The new Royal Enfield Continental GT has been homologated as a single seater motorcycle. However, a bigger seat, that would allow the WAGs to tag along, is available as an option. While the media was provided with only the single-seat version, we believe that the pillion won’t have to face any discomfort on the new bike (given the benefit of doubt that pillion foot-pegs would be devoid of vibrations. which were found in plenty on the handlebar.)
A reason to complain here would be the distance between the toe shifter and the footpeg. It is a tad less than ideal and it takes the rider some time to get used to it.
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