Triumph Thruxton 1200R 2016 vs. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019
Triumph Thruxton 1200R 2016
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019
Technical Specifications Triumph Thruxton 1200R 2016 compared to Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Thruxton 1200R 2016
A masterpiece in combining classic design and new technology. The new Thruxton R is a retro naked bike with serious sporting ambitions that need not fear a trip to the racetrack. The engine is a blast and the brakes and chassis are of the highest standard. The ABS and TC riding aids are on board as standard and can be switched off if required. With 2 Inspiration kits, a Race kit and over 160 accessories, the Thruxton is infinitely customisable. Perhaps the best attempt yet to combine history with the future.
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.
