Royal Enfield Continental GT vs Royal Enfield Rumbler 500 Comparison

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Things we like	--	Classic cruiser styling Comfortable cruiser Modern amenities Read More
Things we don't like	--	Harsh vibey engine Expensive compared to other Royal Enfield bikes Inadequate braking Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	535 cc	499 cc
Maximum Power	29.1 hp	27.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5 L	20 L
Engine Type	4-Stroke, SOHC	4-Stroke, SOHC
Compression Ratio	8.5:1	8.5:1
Injection Type	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	87 mm x 90 mm	84 mm x 90 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Valve Configuration	SOHC	SOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Maximum Torque	44 Nm	41.3 Nm
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Valves Per Cylinder	--	2
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	4000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	5250 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Cafe Racer	Cruiser
Height	1070 mm	1205 mm
Wheel Base	1360 mm	1350 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
Kerb Weight	184 kg	195 kg
Width	760 mm	790 mm
Length	2060 mm	2060 mm
Ground Clearance	140 mm	140 mm
Seat Height	800 mm	775 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	100/90 R18	90/90 R19
Rear Tyre	130/70 R18	120/80 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Front Wheel Size	R18	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R18

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

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

Safety & Security

ABS	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	--	No
Traction Control	--	No
Side Reflectors	--	Optional Optional
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

No

No