Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT – The Grand Trunk Express


Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT - The Grand Trunk Express

Chicago-based motorcycle custom shop Federal Moto have customized an already good-looking 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT into a leaner and modernized cafe racer. The custom work was done in collaboration with Royal Enfield North America.

Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT - The Grand Trunk Express

To create a more leaner cafe racer, Federal Moto completely stripped down the GT, removed the subframe, the twin shocks, gas tank and side covers along with electrical tray and battery. A Triumph Speed Triple monoshock holds the new sub frame together with the old swingarm. A new saddle, upholstered in full-grain leather, also houses LED taillight.

Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT - The Grand Trunk Express

The paint scheme pays homage to one of the oldest and longest running passenger train in India, the Grand Trunk Express.

Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT - The Grand Trunk Express

The big fuel tank has been replaced by a 1970’s Honda CB360 fuel tank. The exterior of the engine is refinished in satin black with hand brushed aluminum covers.

Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT - The Grand Trunk Express

A performance carb conversion kit from Indimotard’s Greasehouse Customs in Bangalore replaces the electronic fuel injection (EFI) system.

Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT - The Grand Trunk Express

Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT - The Grand Trunk Express

Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT - The Grand Trunk Express

Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT - The Grand Trunk Express

Photography: Daniel Peter and Don Hudson III