1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT

By The Motorcycle Classics Staff
Published on July 5, 2012
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1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT

Country: Great Britain
Engine: Air-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke
Ignition: Battery and coil
Power rating: 18b.h.p @ 6,500rpm
Bore x stroke: 70 x 64.5mm
Displacement: 248cc
Valves: Overhead, pushrod activated
Fuel system: Single Amal Concentric carburetor
Transmission: Front telescopic forks, rear twin shocks
Suspension: Front telescopic forks, rear twin shock
Brakes: Front and rear drum
Weight: 330lb.
Top speed: 80mph

One of the last truly independent motorcycle manufacturers by the Sixties, Royal Enfield saw they were losing bike sales to Japanese and European competitors. Taking advantage of the café racer craze, Royal Enfield used every styling cue on their 250cc lightweights to make British motorcycles more appealing to young riders. This Continental GT is the final version, and has every conceivable option.

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