Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 vs. Suzuki SV650X 2018

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Suzuki SV650X 2018

Overview - Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 vs Suzuki SV650X 2018

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Suzuki SV650X 2018

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 compared to Suzuki SV650X 2018

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Suzuki SV650X 2018

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Suzuki SV650X 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	47 HP	Engine power	76 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,100 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	52 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,100 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric, Kick	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	648 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	290 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,122 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	744 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,024 mm	Height	1,080 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

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 is also set so low in Europe that Royal Enfield should no longer be considered a quirky exotic.

Agile and cultivated engine

cool two-cylinder sound

sporty and at the same time 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...

Suzuki SV650X 2018

Retro is trendy, retro is cool. The people at Suzuki have also recognised this, and although they are not launching many new products for 2018, they are launching a really cool one - the SV650X. Not much had to be changed to place it in the ranks of modern cafe racers: Headlight fairing, paintwork, side panels, saddle and low handlebar ends are enough for the great result. Above all, the front-wheel-oriented seating position suits it well, but does not make it significantly more uncomfortable. The suspension can only be adjusted at the rear, but the lively engine is a blast and the price is right.

Agile, lively and charismatic V2 engine

easy handling, easy to ride despite low handlebars

pleasant seating position with low saddle height

successful gear graduation

low weight

inconspicuous appearance

exhaust look

telescopic fork too soft

no anti-hopping clutch