Bimota V2 Santa Monica vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota V2 Santa Monica vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650. Bimota V2 Santa Monica: Unknown — model not verified hp, Unknown — model not verified weight, top speed Unknown — model not verified, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 161 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota V2 Santa Monica
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
161 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
198 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
Unknown — model not verified
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
Unknown — model not verified
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
Unknown — model not verified
161 km/h
Weight
Unknown — model not verified
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Unknown — model not verified
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bimota V2 Santa Monica
7.8/10
"A magnificent, maddening machine that rewards dedicated enthusiasts willing to commit financially."
Pros
+Hub-center steering genuinely transforms handling
+Ducati twin sounds incredible
+Exclusivity and street presence unmatched
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely terrible
−Specialist mechanic costs brutal
−Hub-center wear inspection critical
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
7.8/10
"Underrated, underpriced, and properly fun — buy one confidently."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Harris-designed chassis handles well
+Incredibly affordable used prices
Cons
−Switchgear quality feels budget
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Limited wind protection at speed
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