Royal Enfield launched a one-model racing series for the Continental GT in India in September 2021. While the inaugural round of this racing series is restricted to India, it's not out of the realm of possibility that the series may soon expand to other countries of Asia, as well as Europe and the United States. The Continental GT Cup is accompanied with a limited-edition, race-only version of the popular cafe racer.
True to form, the Continental GT Cup is heading west, with SIMA, Royal Enfield's French importer, kicking off the racing series in France. This is the first time that the Indian manufacturer would hold specialized races in France, or even outside of India. The Royal Enfield Ipone GT Cup, like the Indian racing series, will star Continental GT 650s that have been modified for circuit racing using track-specific equipment. In addition, the race bikes will be required to meet the French Motorcycling Federation's safety criteria. The tournament is designed to be accessible to anyone, both in terms of level of riding experience and the entry fees.
