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The Transformation: TNT Motorcycles Shotgun 650

Since the release of the Royal Enfield 650 twin platform in 2017, the Indian powerhouse has made continuous development a...
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Keeping Spirits High: The Royal Enfield Custom World

Turn back the clock to 2016 and you’ll see motorcycle manufacturers scrambling to get involved in the custom scene. Yamaha’s...
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First Look: Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition

The world’s biggest Royal Enfield enthusiast event, the Rider Mania ‘Motoverse’, took place at the beachside state of Goa in...
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Stellar Interceptor: French Moto Royal Enfield 650

Giving away a one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle you’ve just spent 12 months planning and building doesn’t sound all that appealing. For...
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Asymmetrical Superstar: AN-BU ‘KAI’ Continental GT650

Asymmetrical design is a difficult concept to grasp. Finding harmony in the unharmonious is as challenging as it sounds, and...
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A Savage Six Fifty: Hedgehog Motorcycles Royal Enfield GT650

The Royal Enfield Custom World initiative aims to connect 650 twin owners with verified custom workshops around the world. It’s...
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California Dreaming: Wedge Motorcycles Continental GT650 Roadster

Alongside Triumph’s water-cooled Bonneville range the Royal Enfield 650 twins are some of the most authentic-looking modern retro motorcycles on...
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Categorical Cafe Racer: Royal Enfield Continental GT History

Factory-built cafe racers are somewhat of a paradox. By definition, cafe racers are customised motorcycles built by enthusiasts or aftermarket...
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Bitten by the Bug: Ormotors Royal Enfield Continental GT 865

After attending the 650 twin launch back in 2019 I was pleasantly surprised by how well Royal Enfield had done...
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Royal Enfield lays claim to being the “oldest global motorcycle brand in continuous production”  and they know a thing or...
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Granted Wishes – Surfside Motorcycles Himalayan 650 Twin

There’s no denying the Royal Enfield Himalayan is a capable ADV bike. But when the manufacturer unveiled their new Scram...
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Duff’s Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Cafe Racer

I have a bit of a soft spot for the Royal Enfield 650 twins. This is evident whenever anyone asks...
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Retro Round Up – New Modern Classics from EICMA 2021

Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse one of our favourite motorcycle events on the planet got cancelled....
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EICMA 2021 Modern Classic – The Royal Enfield SG650 concept

The release of the Royal Enfield 650 twins has been a huge success for the Indian manufacturer. It was only...
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Lilith – XTR Pepo Continental GT650

If there’s one builder whose work can be summed up by the adage “looks fast standing still” it’s that of...
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Dead Reckoning – Revelry Cycles’ ‘Double Tap’ Royal Enfield Drag Bike

If you’re anything like me, you’ll regularly find yourself daydreaming about moto-related projects. That track-day bike you’ll make out of...
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Korean Cafe – Motorbike Magazine GT 650

There’s no denying Royal Enfield hit a sweet spot with their 650 twins in the European market. The Indian manufacturer...
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The Royal Raven – TMW Continental GT 650

Royal Enfield has been stirring things up in the custom scene with a string of commissioned builds based on their...
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Sinroja Motorcycles GT 650 Drag Bike

The Sinroja Brothers, Rahul, and Birju have just celebrated the 5 year anniversary of their workshop. Looking over their portfolio...
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Autologue GT 650 Cafe Racer Kit

Royal Enfield has been making waves in the custom scene since the release of their 650 twins. They’ve collaborated with...
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Under Pressure – Project RE Continental GT 650

What happens when you task an Avengers-style dream team of builders with a crazy 6-week deadline? In short, this Royal Enfield...
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Cafe Conundrum – 2019 Modern Cafe Racers

If you read through the comments section on any modern cafe racer review you are sure to come across a...
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Petrolettes Wrench Off – 650 Twin Build Off

Europe’s first all-female motorcycle festival, the ‘Petrolettes‘ has teamed up with Royal Enfield to create the ‘Petrolettes Wrench Off’. The...
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Nought Tea – Royal Enfield GT 650 Factory Custom

During the press launch of the Royal Enfield 650 Twins, they announced plans to work closely with custom builders in...
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Royal Enfield Continental GT and Interceptor 650 Twin Review

Royal Enfield lay claim to producing the world’s longest constant production motorcycle design. The first Royal Enfield Bullet rolled out...
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Lock Stock – Royal Enfield 650 Twin

I’m in Sydney for the Australian release of the new Royal Enfield 650 twins. During the next couple of days,...
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Retro Bike on a Budget – 5 Cheap Motorcycles

The motorcycle industry as a whole has been struggling through declining sales for several years now. There are plenty of...
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