Made like a gun, goes like a bullet: The BAAK GT Racer
There?s a lot to like about the Royal Enfield Continental GT. The styling is ace, it?s a doddle to ride, and running costs are minimal. It?s also a bargain?with extremely low pricing in most markets.
If the Continental GT has any kind of downside, it?s engine power. The parallel twin is smooth and easy to manage, but it?s also a little low on output?sending just 48 hp to the crank. That?s enough for some owners, but there are others who would love more oomph.
The French workshop BAAK has answered the call, with help from the American tuning wizards at S&S. There?s a necessary visual refresh too: five years after the launch, Royal Enfield is now exporting over 3,000 of its 650 Twins every month to international markets.
Adrien Bihel of BAAK explains how this Enfield custom came about. ?It was originally commissioned, then we decided to add it to our catalog,? he says. ?Two versions are available: the Racer and the better equipped Racer LTD.?
The LTD is the one with the S&S engine mods, and the one we?re looking at here. ?We used a 865cc Big Bore kit from S&S, plus a camshaft and a reinforced clutch,? says Adrien.
This kit increases bore from 78 to 90mm, and raised-dome pistons increase the compression from 9.5:1 to 11.0:1. The new cam has higher lift and a longer duration, and helps lift engine output to around 70 hp.
The hefty factory mufflers are gone, with BAAK?s own stubby ?Bobber? items swapped in?which will save a few kilos, and boost power st...
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