The popularity of Royal Enfield’s 650 twins has sent shockwaves through the custom motorcycle community since their introduction. The company has partnered with bespoke workshops, staging global dealership build-offs. Their motorcycles’ affordability and responsiveness to customizations make them an ideal base for personalization. Until now, Royal Enfield has struggled to provide an extensive range of their own branded aftermarket accessories to customize their motorcycles effectively. Fortunately, a few enterprising workshops have taken steps to meet the growing demand. The Royal Enfield 650 Twin dons a racing-inspired physique package crafted by Indian design powerhouse Autologue Design.
Since its inception in 2013, Autologue Design has established itself as a prominent player in the Indian automotive scene by developing high-performance bolt-on conversion kits for several popular motorcycle brands. However, this marks their maiden venture into the iconic Enfield territory. Here’s the improved text: The bolt-on Royal Enfield 650 cafe racer physique package is fittingly dubbed RECK, standing for Royal Enfield Cafe Equipment.
This photograph showcases the company’s proof-of-concept and testbed for its second-generation RECK physique package, which made its debut at the prestigious Royal Enfield Rider Mania event earlier this year.
“Our kits are entirely designed and developed in 3D,” says Autologue’s Mukul Nanda.
We start by digitally scanning the bike, followed by precise 3D modeling. Next, we utilize additive manufacturing techniques for 3D printing, inspect the parts carefully, and finally proceed to molding. The design’s limitations are intentionally constrained, yielding a product with minimal margin for mistake. While the similarities are straightforward, the Autologue package still conveys its own identity effectively.
The RECK 2 package comprises two core components: an entrance fairing and a rear cowl. This comprehensive kit includes all necessary hardware to ensure seamless installation. The entrance quarter fairing utilises the standard GT 650 twin controls and handlebars, incorporating a sleek vacuum-moulded windscreen for enhanced rider comfort. The detachable rear cowl seamlessly integrates with the existing subframe, safeguarding both the rear of the seat and the unsightly exposed body loop left unaddressed by Enfield’s original design. Manufacturing facilities showcasing the matchless precision of matched and unmatched ends, while emphasizing the GT’s exceptionally well-balanced geometry and ergonomic design. All mounting hardware is laser-cut from stainless steel, featuring a headlight relocation bracket.
To showcase practical ways for homeowners to enhance their DIY GT 650 cafe racer projects, the team led by Mukul refined their demonstration motorcycle with a series of targeted modifications. The Autologue RECK GT 650 showcases its eclectic ensemble of aftermarket components, complemented by the sleek lines of a Motogadget Motoscope Professional gauge and the aerodynamic design of M.view mirrors. The exterior design remains sleek and modern, featuring a streamlined LED headlamp that integrates turn signals seamlessly. On the rear, the GT’s tail light has paid homage to a Royal Enfield Himalayan equivalent. The company Autologue has designed and manufactured custom-fitted, three-dimensionally printed finned covers for its production facility’s exterior panels, available for purchase separately from the initial package. To further perfect the bike, they applied a coat of Hyper Shift paint featuring custom pinstriping and intricate laser-cut tank emblems.
At around $200 USD, this physique package offers an astonishingly affordable means of transforming a Royal Enfield 650 into a sleek, aggressively styled cafe racer in a remarkably short time. During the Royal Enfield Rider Mania event, Autologue rapidly exhausted their stock of 25 pre-order kits. The RECK 2 is now available for purchase through the Autologue online retailer. Let’s hope they’re able to meet and sustain demand effectively.
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Images by Gaurav Bose
