1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT

In Cafe Racer, England by Abhi2 Comments

As I’ve mentioned before, the Royal Enfield Continental GT is coming back to the states in 2014. But if you’re looking for the original that inspired the remake, look no further.

1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT - Right Side

1965 was the first year of Continental GT production at the parent factory in Redditch – just the year before the company had some famous racers of the time to ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End in 24 hours. Along the way, the team stopped at Silverstone, where John Cooper was able to average 73mph over a lap. RE used that to claim the Continental GT was “Britain’s Fastest 250”. The 250cc four-stroke engine produced 21 horsepower – the entire package was rounded out with a 5-speed transmission and the distinctive red paint (brought back for the 2014 model). Want more? Check out Royal Enfield’s page on the history of the CGT.

1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT - Cockpit

This specific Royal Enfield Continental GT looks to be in great shape, though there’s no real information given on the seller’s web site. it looks to be quite original, with the humped two-tone seat, black frame, grey grips, and tiny fly screen all looking as they might when this rolled off the production line.

1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT - Right Rear

Find this Royal Enfield Continental GT for sale here at Michael’s Motorcycles in St. Louis, Missouri for $9,000.

1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT - Left Side