Locally launched last 2013, the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 exhibits the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. This cafe racer is known for its tested durability and superior balance and handling. In the Philippines, it is made available in three variants, namely an ABS, Custom, and Chrome variant. In terms of pricing, the Continental GT 650 starts at P373,000 going up to P384,000.
In terms of standard features, this cafe racer does get the basics such as halogen headlamp, LED tail lamp, analog gauges, and a pair of 18-inch wheels, design cues which does complement the overall styling of the GT 650.
All variants come with only one powertrain option which is a 648cc air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC engine which churns out a decent 47 hp and 52 Nm of torque. This mill is then paired 6-speed manual transmission.
All variants feature the same set of safety and security features including Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), immobilizer, and a pass switch as standard.
Royal Enfield has recently filed a trademark application for the model name “Scram.” This indicates the brand’s intentions of launching a new scrambler model, likely based on the 650 platfor...
