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All Bikes/Compare/Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650

Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650. Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom: R80: ~50 hp @ 7,000 rpm / R100: ~70 hp @ 7,250 rpm (stock figures; café builds may vary slightly) hp, 195–215 kg wet/curb weight (stock; café racer customs often lighter after stripping bodywork) weight, top speed 175–200 km/h (R100-based builds; varies by gearing and fairing), 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

Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
161 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
198 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
R80: ~50 hp @ 7,000 rpm / R100: ~70 hp @ 7,250 rpm (stock figures; café builds may vary slightly)
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
—
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
175–200 km/h (R100-based builds; varies by gearing and fairing)
161 km/h
Weight
195–215 kg wet/curb weight (stock; café racer customs often lighter after stripping bodywork)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom
Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom
7.8/10

"A beautiful, characterful classic — but inspect every custom modification ruthlessly."

Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Jaw-dropping visual presence
+Simple mechanical architecture
Cons
−Custom quality wildly inconsistent
−Compromised ergonomics long-distance
−Electrical gremlins on hacked builds
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
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

Top 10 Accessories

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2-into-2 Shorty Mufflers BMW Airhead R80 R100
Toaster Brothers · Exhaust System
2-into-2 Shorty Mufflers BMW Airhead R80 R100
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R&G Aero Style Frame Sliders Royal Enfield GT 650
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Aero Style Frame Sliders Royal Enfield GT 650
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Biltwell · Cafe Seat
Solo Cafe Seat Pan with Foam BMW R-Series
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Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Royal Enfield GT 650
Evotech · Tail Tidy
Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Royal Enfield GT 650
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Renthal Clip-On Handlebars 7/8 inch cafe racer universal
Renthal · Handlebar
Renthal Clip-On Handlebars 7/8 inch cafe racer universal
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Yoshimura R-77 Slip-On Exhaust Royal Enfield 650 Twin
Yoshimura · Exhaust
Yoshimura R-77 Slip-On Exhaust Royal Enfield 650 Twin
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Rizoma FR310 Adjustable Folding Lever universal
Rizoma · Brake Levers
Rizoma FR310 Adjustable Folding Lever universal
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PUIG Cafe Racer Screen Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
PUIG · Windscreen
PUIG Cafe Racer Screen Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
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Pirelli · Tires
Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp 100/90-18 front tire
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Rizoma Adjustable Folding Levers Royal Enfield GT 650
Rizoma · Brake Levers
Rizoma Adjustable Folding Levers Royal Enfield GT 650
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