Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 vs. KTM 690 SMC 2010

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

KTM 690 SMC 2010

Overview - Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 vs KTM 690 SMC 2010

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

KTM 690 SMC 2010

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 compared to KTM 690 SMC 2010

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

KTM 690 SMC 2010

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

KTM 690 SMC 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	47 HP	Engine power	63 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,100 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	52 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric, Kick	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	648 ccm	Displacement	654 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

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	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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,480 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	900 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	198 kg	Dry Weight	139.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 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...