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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Davidson Street 750

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Davidson Street 750

1. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Street 750

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Street 750
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Street 750
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“Don’t wait for someone to take you for a ride, ride your own.”


It is never too late to start riding a motorcycle. Motorcycle riding is a fun activity with many advantages. Firstly, it is an affordable mode of transportation. Secondly, it has several mental health benefits. Riding a motorcycle requires a certain level of skill and if you are a beginner, it is essential to learn the basics. To be safe, you should start by wearing appropriate riding gear, learning about traffic laws, and joining motorcycle riding classes. Also, the most important thing is to select a motorbike best-suited for beginners. Luckily, many motorcycle companies produce motorbikes for almost every rider, including beginners.


The Harley Davidson Street 750 is a beginner-friendly motorbike with a simple design,  a low-powered engine, blacked-out parts, a radiator, a small nose fairing, and a café racer-style tail cowl.


Royal Enfield is a globally emerging Indian motorcycle brand that produces midsized motorbikes for beginners and intermediate riders. The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has a stylish café racer design and a 648 cc Parallel-Twin engine that makes it ideal for beginners.


This article is a detailed comparison between the Royal Enfield Continental 650 and the Harley Davidson Street 750.

2. Detailed Specs Comparison: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Street 750

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650   Harley Davidson Street 750
Identification
Royal Enfield Maker Harley Davidson
Continental GT 650 Model Street 750
2022 Year Model 2020
Café Racer Motorcycle Type Custom / Cruiser
$6,349 Base Price $7,599
Engine and Performance
648 cc / 40 cu in Displacement 750 cc / 46 cu in
Parallel-Twin, Four-Stroke Engine Engine Design and Type Revolution® X V-Twin
Air- and Oil-Cooled Cooling System Liquid-Cooled
Two No. of Cylinders Two
Four Valves Per Cylinder Four
47 hp at 7,150 rpm Horsepower 53 hp
52 Nm at 5,250 rpm Torque 58.98 Nm at 4,000 rpm
2.67 in Stroke 2.6 in
3.07 in Bore 3.35 in
Fuel Injection, Digital Spark Ignition – TCI Fuel Injection System Mikuni Single Port Fuel Injection, 38 mm Bore
9.5:1 Compression Ratio 11:1
Six-Speed, Constant Mesh Transmission Six-Speed
Chain Final Drive Belt
Wet, Multiple Disc, Cable Operation Clutch Multiplate with Diaphragm Spring in Oil Bath
47.4 mpg Fuel Economy 55 mpg
Two Separate Exhaust Pipes on Both Sides Exhaust Blacked-out, Two-Into-One Exhaust
Tubular Steel Frame with Bolted Trussing Frame N/A
Electric Starter Electric
Braking
320 mm Single Disc Front Single Disc, Two-Piston Floated Caliper
240 mm Single Disc Rear Single Disc, Two-Piston Floated Caliper
Standard ABS Optional
Suspension
41 mm Front Fork Front 37 mm Telescopic Fork
Twin Coil-Over Shocks Rear Twin Shocks with Preload Adjustment
4.33 in Front Wheel Travel 5.5 in
3.46 in Rear Wheel Travel 3.5 in
Tires and Wheels
Radial, Tubeless Tires Tires Radial, Tubeless Tires
Spoked Wheels with Aluminum Rims Wheels Blacked-out, Seven-Spoke Cast
Aluminum Wheels with Machined Rim Highlights
Dimensions and Weight
4.1 in Trail 4.5 in
24 ° Rake 32 °
3.62 gal Fuel Tank Capacity 3.5 gal
6.85 in / 174 mm Ground Clearance 5.7 in / 144.78 mm
45.87 in / 1165 mm Width N/A
31.06 in / 789 mm Height N/A
83.54 in / 2122 mm Length 87.2 in / 2214.9 mm
31.65 in / 804 mm Seat Height 25.7 in / 652.8 mm
55.12 in / 1400 mm Wheelbase 59.8 in / 1518.9 mm
445 lbs / 202 Kg (Without Fuel) Wet Weight 514 lbs / 233.15 kg
N/A Dry Weight 492 lbs / 223.16 kg
N/A Lean Angle (Right) 28.5 °
N/A Lean Angle (Left) 28.5 °

3. Design: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Street 750

3.1 Design: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is a lightweight café racer-style motorbike designed for quick and short commutes. It is a tribute to the original customizable café racers popular among British riders during the 1960s. The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 comes with a solo rider seat and low-mounted clip-on handlebars for an aggressive riding style. It also comes with an extended frame that allows you to replace the solo rider seat with a full-size saddle and passenger footrests capable of two-up riding.


The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 also comes with a round headlamp, two round-dial gauges mounted to the front fork, and side mirrors attached to the clip-on handlebars. It has a bobber-style front fender and a rear mudguard near the tail/stop light, license plate bracket, and rear turn signals. The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 also has a blacked-out, triangular battery cover with the Continental GT 650 logo on it. Two separate, classic-style mufflers are placed on both sides. The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650’s high-spoked wheels wrapped around its radial tires and tail cowl give it its classic café racer look.

3.2 Design: Harley Davidson Street 750

The Harley Davidson Street 750 is a low-powered, lightweight cruiser with a stylish look. Despite being fitted with a 750 cc engine, it is suited for beginners and intermediate riders. The Harley Street 750 is built with high-quality parts and a clean finish. It has an aesthetically appealing design due to its compact build, raked-out front end, blacked-out parts, two-into-one exhaust, and small nose fairing.


The Harley Street 750 also has a bobber-style front fender and a tail cowl-style rear fender with a tail/stop light, rear turn signals, and license plate bracket. The small nose fairing is mainly only for aesthetics since it does not reliably block the incoming wind. The Harley Street 750 comes with single dial gauges attached to mid-mounted handlebars. It is also fitted with a large radiator behind the front wheel and a liquid-cooling system. The Harley Street 750’s only two chrome parts are the rear shock absorbers and front forks. It also has blacked-out, seven-spoke wheels with machined rim highlights.

4. Engine and Performance: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Street 750

4.1 Engine and Performance: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650’s engine has a retro-style look but is built from high-tech internal parts. Royal Enfield worked hard to build a simple, user-friendly, and inexpensive motorbike to introduce in the U.S. market.


The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is fitted with a 648 cc air- and oil-cooled, Parallel-Twin engine capable of horsepower of 47 hp at 7,150 rpm and a torque of 52 Nm at 5,250 rpm. It has a six-speed, constant mesh transmission that connects to the rear wheel via a chain drive. The Parallel-Twin engine has a crank angle of 270 °, providing a quick throttle response and smooth torque delivery at all gear levels which help ensure a fun riding experience. The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650’s smooth and predictable power delivery makes it suited for novice riders.


Due to being a lightweight motorcycle, the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is easy to handle when traveling through traffic. The 41 mm front fork and the twin coil-over shocks provide soft damping rates which help with comfort when going over bumpy roads. The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has reliable braking due to its 320 mm single front disc and a 240 mm single rear disc, along with an optional Bosch ABS.

4.2 Engine and Performance: Harley Davidson Street 750

The Harley Davidson Street 750 is powered by a 750 cc liquid-cooled, Revolution® X V-Twin engine capable of a torque of 58.98 Nm at 4,000 rpm and a horsepower of 53 hp. It is an all-around cruiser with an aggressive, café racer style capable of providing a comfortable cruising experience on highways and open roads. The Harley Street 750’s minimalist design makes it a nimble and agile vehicle. The 750 cc Revolution® X engine produces a smooth power output at all gear levels. However, if the motorcycle travel at or over 80 mph, it starts to vibrate uncontrollably.


Unlike most Harley Davidson motorcycles, the Harley Street 750 comes with a liquid-cooled system that better maintains the engine’s temperature. The single front disc with a Brembo caliper and a rear disc brake provides adequate braking, which can be improved further by installing an optional ABS.

5. Comfort and Ergonomics: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Street 750

5.1 Comfort and Ergonomics: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Comfort and Ergonomics: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Photo Credit: @autobics

The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has an aggressive riding style similar to a café racer. It is built to be agile and provide a quick throttle response but at the cost of comfortability. The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650’s clip-on handlebars and rear-mounted foot controls offer a forward riding style and compact legroom. It also offers a smooth riding experience with minimal vibrations during mid-range travel.

5.2 Comfort and Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Street 750

Comfort and Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Street 750
Photo Credit: @ultimatemotorcycling

The Harley Davidson Street 750 is a lightweight, beginner-friendly motorcycle ideal for daily commutes and cruising open roads and highways. It has a low seat height of 25.7 inches and low-mounted handlebars which provide an upright riding position. However, shorter riders will have to sit slightly forward to reach the handlebars and taller riders will find it uncomfortable to travel long distances. The Harley Street 750 also has mid-mounted foot controls for comfortable city street traveling.

6. Technology and Features: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Street 750

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650   Harley Davidson Street 750
Technology and Features
Standard ABS Optional
Analogue Speedometer Digital
No Clock No
Digital Tripmeter Digital
Analogue Tachometer No
Digital Fuel Gauge Digital
Yes Low Fuel Warning Indicator Yes
Digital Odometer Digital
No Gear Indicator No
Yes Low Oil Indicator Yes
No Passenger Seat Yes
Yes Passenger Footrests Yes
Yes Pass Switch Yes
Yes Kill Switch Yes

7. Pros and Cons: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Street 750

7.1 Pros and Cons: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Pros Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Cons
Smooth torque delivery Compact legroom
Quick throttle response Uncomfortable ergonomics
Café racer styling Aggressive riding style
Lightweight Uncomfortable for long-distance rides
Agile Tight clutch
Nimble Unreliable fuel gauge
ABS is standard  
Available in attractive color schemes  
Cheaper  

7.2 Pros and Cons: Harley Davidson Street 750

Harley Davidson Street 750 Pros Harley Davidson Street 750 Cons
Aesthetically appealing Produces vibrations at 80 mph and above
Beginner-friendly ABS is optional
Affordable Instances of brake failure
Good handling Basic dashboard
Quick acceleration  
Liquid-cooled system  
Agile  
Nimble  
Customizable  
Low seat height  

8. Colors and Cost: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs. Harley Street 750

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

9.1 Which is More Comfortable: the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 or the Harley Street 750?

The Harley Davidson Street 750 is a lightweight cruiser with slightly aggressive styling and ergonomics. It comes with low-mounted, less swept-back handlebars, an upright riding position, and mid-mounted foot controls for comfortable city travel and highway cruising. The Harley Street 750 has a low seat height of 25.7 inches which helps make it more nimble and agile. Meanwhile, the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is a café racer with an aggressive riding style. The rider has to sit in a slouched riding position to reach the low-mounted clip-on handlebars. Also, the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has rear-mounted foot controls which make it uncomfortable for taller and average riders.

9.2 What are the Key Differences between the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and the Harley Street 750?

Key Differences between the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and the Harley Davidson Street 750
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Harley Davidson Street 750
648 cc Parallel-Twin 750 cc V-Twin
Air- and oil-cooled Liquid-cooled
Café racer Cruiser
Tall seat height Low seat height
Upright riding position Forward riding position
Chrome finishing Blacked-out finishing
Non-adjustable rear suspension Preload adjustable rear suspension
Separate dual chrome exhaust Two-into-one, blacked-out exhaust
No fairing Small nose fairing
ABS is standard ABS is optional
Cheaper Expensive
Chain drive Belt drive
Rake of 24 ° Rake of 32 °

10. Which is Better: the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 or the Harley Street 750?

Which is Better: the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 or the Harley Street 750
Photo Credit: @autocarindia , @wolverinehd

The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and the Harley Davidson Street 750 are nimble and agile beginner-friendly motorbikes. However, both motorcycles differ in terms of their designs, performance, and ergonomics. The Royal Enfield Continental 650 is a café racer built for fast, short commutes, offering little comfort on long-distance rides. Meanwhile, the Harley Street 750 is ideal for beginners due to being lightweight, easy to handle, agile, comfortable, and affordable. It provides a comfortable cruising experience on open roads and is ideal for daily commutes. Overall, the Harley Street 750 is a more versatile cruiser and better suited for beginners. Also, due to being a popular and customizable Harley model, there are aftermarket parts readily available.


The Harley Street 750 can be transformed into a light-touring bike by adding a few aftermarket parts, including saddlebags, full-sized fairing, pulled-back handlebars, sissy bars, and rider and passenger’s backrests.

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