Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018 vs. Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

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Overview - Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018 vs Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018 compared to Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018
Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore78 mmBore85 mm
StrokeStroke67.8 mmStroke83 mm
Engine powerEngine power47 HPEngine power52 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,100 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpm
TorqueTorque52 NmTorque79.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement648 ccmDisplacement942 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,122 mmLength2,290 mm
WidthWidth744 mmWidth830 mm
HeightHeight1,024 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,400 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height690 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018

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...

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Visually, the Yamaha XV950R does everything right - it stands out from the wide variety of cruisers with its sporty touch. In riding, however, it does not stand out significantly from the competition. The XV950R also has the usual problem with low lean angle clearance, which is not helped by the firmer tuning of the chassis.

Minimalist look with sporty accents

cultivated engine

taut and stable chassis

stable brakes

good workmanship

low centre of gravity and low seat height advantageous for smaller riders.

Engine has too little "momentum"

low lean angle clearance

restrained sound.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Yamaha XV 950 R

Price Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

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Price Yamaha XV 950 R

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