Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT Comparison

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Things we like	Iconic styling Torquey thumpy engine Comfortable cruiser Read More	--
Things we don't like	Harsh engine vibrations Inadequate braking Basic instrumentation Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	499 cc	535 cc
Maximum Power	27.2 hp	29.1 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.5 L	13.5 L
Valves Per Cylinder	2	--
Engine Type	4-Stroke, SOHC	4-Stroke, SOHC
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Injection Type	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Torque	41.3 Nm	44 Nm
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Top Speed	131 kmph	--
Valve Configuration	SOHC	SOHC
Bore X Stroke	84 mm x 90 mm	87 mm x 90 mm
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Compression Ratio	8.5:1	8.5:1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Acceleration 0 to 60 km/h	3 s	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	4000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	5250 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cafe Racer
Height	1050 mm	1070 mm
Length	2160 mm	2060 mm
Dry Weight	168 kg	--
Wheel Base	1370 mm	1360 mm
Width	790 mm	760 mm
Kerb Weight	187 kg	184 kg
Seating Capacity	1	1
Ground Clearance	135 mm	140 mm
Seat Height	--	800 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Kick & Electric	Kick & Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Ignition System	--	Electronic

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12V	12 V
Battery Capacity	14 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	5-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	90/90 R19	100/90 R18
Front Wheel Size	R19	R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Rear Tyre	110/80 R18	130/70 R18
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R18

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with adjustable preload
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork

Safety & Security

ABS	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	No	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	No	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	No	Analog Analog
Display Screen	No	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog

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Electrical

Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	Halogen Halogen
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Bulb Bulb
Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Bulb Bulb

Brake

Rear Brake	Drum Drum	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

No

No

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	No	No
Body Frame Type	Single Downtube Single Downtube	Twin Downtube Cradle Frame Twin Downtube Cradle Frame
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Single Seat Single Seat
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	No
Body Frame Material	Mild Steel Mild Steel	Steel Steel

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