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'Simple, clean, and not overly complicated with electronics' – is how the man behind Patridge Design in the UK describs the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. And that is why Anthony Partridge had been wanting to build on one of the 650 twins. He needed a project for the second season of Goblin Works Garage, the Discovery Channel TV series he co-hosts, he put in a call to Royal Enfield which came onboard with a simple brief: “Build a thoroughbred racer.” (Source: Bikeexif)
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Anthony had a laundry list of go-fast parts planned for the Continental GT 650, but he wanted it to look flash too. So he stripped the bike down and asked his friend Paul of Ziggymoto fame to 3D scan it. From there, the pair designed a body kit that could fit any stock Continental GT. Mark Angus at 3Dcnc then machined a pair of bucks for molds, which Anthony modded slightly before sending off to his go-to mold maker. (Source: Bikeexif)
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The final parts were shaped in carbon fiber, while GIA Engineering built a custom fuel cell, adorned with a Racefit cap. GIA also fabricated a burly monoshock swingarm for the bike, which is hooked up to an Öhlins TTX GP Pro shock. There’s a set of Öhlins FGR300 forks up front, held in place by custom triples from FastTec, who also supplied a set of GP-style quick-release axles. The wheels are carbon fiber units from BST, and the tires are Dunlop Sportmax GPAs. (Source: Bikeexif)
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The work at the back included modifying and bracing the subframe. And since the rear wheel’s now wider than stock, the front sprocket needed an offset—which in turn meant that the frame had to be notched to make room. The GT 650 was also treated to a 750 cc big bore kit from S&S Cycle, along with a handmade exhaust system, foam filters and a Power Commander. (Source: Bikeexif)
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Finishing touches include a handful of Motogadget electronic bits, Rizoma clip-ons, rearsets, mirrors and turn signals, and a Highsider LED headlight. There’s also an Antigravity Lithium-ion battery, and switch clusters from Reese Racing. For its final shakedown, Anthony pitted his hopped-up Royal Enfield against a stock version on a sketchy, icy track—with the GT 650’s designer in attendance. (Source: Bikeexif)
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