Modified Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 a.k.a. 'Nought Tea GT version 2.0' goes racing
Royal Enfield recently went racing with two newly built Nought Tea GT version 2.0. The motorcycles were developed in collaboration with Harris Performance.
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The Nought Tea GT version 2.0 succeeds the Royal Enfield Factory Custom and Harris Performance’s “Nought Tea GT” that was revealed in May this year. Royal Enfield and Harris Performance worked with Brembo, Ohlins and HEL to create the two special motorcycles. The custom bikes weigh 18.5 kg less than the standard Continental GT. The Nought Tea GT version 2.0 has also received an increase in power of 26% at the rear wheel. Paul Young (Official Factory Test Rider) and Curtis Wright (Factory Custom Rider) will ride the specially designed motorcycles for the Cafe Racer Cup.
The standard Continental GT has undergone several mechanical upgrades to shed weight and gain power. The anchoring department has also been updated with Brembo braking setup to suit the increase in engine performance more efficiently. The suspension setup, as mentioned above, has been revised with fully adjustable, Ohlins-sourced units. Check out all the updates that the Royal Enfield Nought Tea GT V 2.0 has received:
Engine and Powertrain
- Custom ported cylinder head
- Custom ported throttle bodies
- Custom race camshaft
- Final Drive - Lighter 520 chain and sprockets
- Exhaust System - 2into2 high flow headers and silencers
- Twin ITG Air Filter
- Uprated Ignition System
Chassis
- Custom 3 piece fairing with a dedicated mounting kit
- A custom double bubble screen
- Highsider 5.75” LED Headlight
- Sirius NS2323 LED Rear light with a custom housing
- Kellermann Bullet 1000 Indicators
- Harris Performance clip-on handlebars
- Harris Performance folding levers
- Royal Enfield Genuine Motorcycle Accessories bar end mirrors
- Fully adjustable Ohlins Retro43 RWU front forks modified by Harris Performance
- Fully adjustable Ohlins STX36 rear twin shocks modified by Harris Performance
- Continental Road Attack 3 CR 110/80-18 tyre on 2.5” Excel rim
- Wider 150/65-18 Continental Road Attack 3 CR tyre on 4.25” Excel rim
- Front Brake - Brembo P4 Axial calliper with offset 320mm Brembo disc & RCS master cylinder
- Rear Brake - Underslung Brembo P2 calliper with 267mm Brembo disc & Brembo master cylinder
- HEL Performance custom length braided brake hoses
- DP Brakes X - Race Sintered Brake Pads
- Harris Performance custom rearsets
- Royal Enfield Genuine Motorcycle Accessories touring seat
- Royal Enfield Genuine Motorcycle Accessories seat cowl
- Royal Enfield Genuine Motorcycle Accessories swing arm bobbins
- Harris Performance custom chain adjusters
- Harris Performance custom adjustable triple clamps
- Pro-Bolt stainless steel Fastener Kit
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The Nought Tea GT version 2.0 project sees Royal Enfield return to the race track for the first time in 54 years. The full-fairing and the double bubble screen enhances the sporty look of the motorcycle, and the custom-built cafe racers are an absolute treat to the eyes. The two bikes feature a single-tone paint job, and both look equally appealing. But we still admire the dual-tone colour of the original Nought Tea GT (version 1.0).