Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018 vs. Moto Guzzi V7 Classic 2012

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Moto Guzzi V7 Classic 2012

Overview - Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Classic 2012

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Moto Guzzi V7 Classic 2012

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018 compared to Moto Guzzi V7 Classic 2012

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Moto Guzzi V7 Classic 2012

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Moto Guzzi V7 Classic 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	74 mm
Engine power	Engine power	47 HP	Engine power	49 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,100 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	52 Nm	Torque	58 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,200 rpm
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	648 ccm	Displacement	744 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,122 mm	Length	2,185 mm
Width	Width	744 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,024 mm	Height	1,115 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,435 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Visually, the new Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is closely related to its single-cylinder sister Continental GT 535, but technically it takes a huge step forward. The parallel twin-cylinder engine with 48 hp and 53 Newton metres of torque is lively and refined, the handling is surprisingly stable and the brakes are also convincing. Electronic features are in vain, but the wonderful cafe racer look remains absolutely authentic. The price should also be set so low in Europe that Royal Enfield should no longer be a quirky exotic.

Agile and refined powerplant

cool two-cylinder sound

comfortable seating position

stable handling

good brakes

wonderful old school look

reasonable price

classic round instruments.

ABS not quite sensitive, no electronic features - in case anyone needs them...

Moto Guzzi V7 Classic 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Classic

Price Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

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Price Moto Guzzi V7 Classic

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Overview - Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Classic 2012