GT Cup

The RE Continental GT Cup is a Manufacturers Single Make Cup which comprises a grid of 15 Pro and 20 AM race-prepared Continental GT-R750 & GT-R650 motorcycles respectively to provide a level playing field where the rider skill makes the final difference. The races are run as separate Pro grid and Am grid format.

The season consists of 2 categories of 15 Professional riders and 20 Amateur riders who race on a separate grid.

The Format will consist of 2 separate Cups - one each for the Amateur and Professional riders on the grid respectively. This year there is also a trophy for Talent of the Year & Rookie of the Year

This is a Manufacturers Single Make National Cup that is conducted as a part of the JK Tyre National Racing Championship series.

The RE Continental GT Cup consists of 3 rounds of racing with a total of 16 races spread through the championship

We welcome all riders to participate in the Continental GT Cup, however we do not have a separate race category for women riders - all riders will compete in the same races on a common grid.

Riders shall score points based on their positions in each race as follows:

PROFESSIONALS
● 1st Place: 10
● 2nd Place: 07
● 3rd Place: 05
● 4th Place: 03
● 5th Place: 02
● 6th Place: 01

AMATEURS
● 1st Place: 12
● 2nd Place: 09
● 3rd Place: 07
● 4th Place: 05
● 5th Place: 04
● 6th Place: 03
● 7th Place: 02
● 8th Place: 01

The points mentioned above are scored by Amateur and Professional riders separately as per their classification at the end of each race.

Every race will have 3 podium finishers from each category - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers as per the final race classification results.

There are two championships that run side by side - GT Cup 2026 Professional, GT Cup 2026 Amateur.
The championship results are decided based on total points accumulated by all the racers at the end of all 3 rounds and 16 races

All participants must be 18 years or older as on 1st January 2026

All participants must have the following:

PROFESSIONALS
1. FMSCI 2W Racing License (Restricted OR Full) - Proof
2. Valid participation certificate from any track school or track academy (Optional)

AMATEURS
1. Indian Driving License with 2W acknowledgement
2. Valid participation certificate from any track school or track academy (Optional)

1. Professional - A grid strength of 15 riders composed of the top 3 riders from the GT Cup 2025 Season and an additional 12 riders who have a Track/Road racing license under the affiliation of the FMSCI.
2. Amateur - A grid strength of 20 riders who possess an Indian Driving Licence and who has never had a FMSCI LICENSE (OFFROAD/DRAG/TRACK)+ Amateur Riders from last years GT Cup (Who have not been to final Race rounds for more than 2 times consecutively & non-consecutively)

The GT Cup is open to anyone, irrespective of the motorcycle they own.

Yes, you do need a driving license (for amateurs), Race License for (Professionals), and you must be 18 years or older with a valid govt proof

You are eligible for registration if you have an older FMSCI 2W Racing License (Non Renewed/Running) (Professional).
For AMATEURS, FMSCI LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR REGISTERING.
Candidates (Professional) confirmed for Rider Selection will need to appear with an FMSCI 2W Racing Licence valid for 2026 when they arrive for Rider Selection @ Kari Motor Speedway. For AMATEURS, we facilitate your LICENSE with FMSCI after we have trained you to our specs.

You can register if you meet the eligibility criteria mentioned

You can participate if you meet our mandatory eligibility criteria mentioned above

You would need to furnish acceptable proof of the same, or else it would not be accounted

Successful registration does not mean an automatic place in the Zonal Selection Round. All applicants will need to visit their nearest Royal Enfield dealership to complete the 2-step registration and document upload. Following this, your registration form along with uploaded documentary proof will be validated.

PROFESSIONALS - Upon successful validation, you will receive a formal invitation via email for the Selection Round along with a payment link for INR 2500 + 18%GST (=INR 2950). Only the first 50 Professional aspirants to successfully make the payment will be invited to Coimbatore for the National Selections.

AMATEURS - Upon successful validation, certain selected applicants will receive an email from Royal Enfield with instructions on the Zonal Round and its dates. They must attend the 2 day Zonal Selection programme in the city which they have been invited to. At the end of 2 days, the top 12 amateur participants will be chosen on the basis of merit and lap times and invited for further training at Coimbatore among the top 48 Amateur Participants for the Final Selection for the GT Cup Amateur grid.

The online registrations will go live on the 8th of May 2026

The payment for invitees (Professionals) will go out on 02nd June until all slots are full.

Final Rider Selection Program is on 20th of June

To be announced

The Race Rounds will be held on the following dates: (Tentative)

Round 1: 22nd - 24th August at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore
Round 2: 26th -28th September at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore
Round 3: 13th - 15th November at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore

Professional Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria shall be sent a confirmation email with an invitation to the Rider Selection Round along with a payment link for the same. The first 50 Professionals to complete the payment will be confirmed for the Final Selection Round.
Amateur Riders - 12 Zonal Finalists from each of the 4 cities are informed at the end of their Zonal Rounds if they have made it for the Final Selections or not.

For AMATEURS: Once dealership visits & forms are completed, the credentials are verified of the amateur intenders. Invite mails will be sent to selected Amateurs to visit our Zonal Locations. Every ZONAL Location has only a set amount of participants it will intake and train. So arriving at the Zonal location will be key. Once you make through all the tests and training for Amateurs at our Zonal round and if you are selected, you have to pay 5000 INR +18% GST to book your slot at the Final Selection round and training sessions at Kari, in Coimbatore.

For Professionals: After visiting a dealership and filling in your extended form, you will get a Payment Link Mail. Once you make the online payment and if it is successful, you book your slot for the Rider Selection Round.

FOR PROFESSIONALS: The payment for Professional Invitees will be sent out on 05th June 1000hrs and remain open until 16th June 1700hrs or until all slots are full, whichever comes first.

FOR AMATEURS: The Payment link will be provided after you have completed your Zonal Rounds successfully and are in the TOP 12 of that particular city/zone.

You would need to bring your Helmet, Gloves, Boots, Inners (all certified for track use) as well as a Medical Fitness Certificate as issued by a registered medical practitioner including your FMSCI license (Professionals). Amateurs require the same except the FMSCI license.

Royal Enfield will not be providing any travel, boarding or lodging for any of the events - Rider Selection / Rider Orientation / this will have to be borne by the participant himself / herself. Unless stated otherwise.

The Rider Selection for both categories is carried out on pure merit - fastest lap times!
Amateur - the 20 riders with the fastest lap times will make it to the Amateur grid
Professional - the 15 riders with the fastest lap times will make it to the Professional grid
(3 slots in the Professional grid are already reserved for the top championship finisher from GT Cup 2025)

There is no cost for online registration for the GT Cup.

For Registration: No Cost (For Amateurs & Professionals)

FOR PROFESSIONALS: None for Zonal Rounds, only Final Selections at Kari, if invited.

FOR AMATEURS: No Cost to attend Zonal Selection rounds.

FOR PROFESSIONALS: A mail with a payment link will be sent to verified Professionals to pay INR 2950 (Including GST). First 50 Professionals who successfully pay, get invited to Kari, Coimbatore for the Final Selection Round.

FOR AMATEURS: Once you are selected at ZONALS, you would have to secure your slot for Coimbatore by paying INR 5900 including GST. This payment done at the end of Zonals in each city blocks your slot for the extended training sessions and Final Selection round.

The final 35 selected riders (15 Professional + 20 Amateur) will have to make a 100% advance payment of INR 20,000 + 18% GST as Rider Entry Fee to JK Tyre for all 3 rounds in order to confirm their participation in the RE Continental GT Cup 2026.
Additionally 20000 INR is required to be deposite

Upon cancellation by the rider, there shall be no refund of the amount paid, whether it be Rider Selection fee or Rider Entry fee or Security Deposit.

All Amateur Race winners shall get the following prizes (in cash or kind or combinations of the two):

1st: Trophy + INR 18,000
2nd: Trophy + INR 15,000
3rd: Trophy + INR 11,000
4th: Trophy + INR 9,000
5th: Trophy + INR 5,000

The Amateur Cup winners shall get the following prizes (in cash or kind or a combination of the two):

1st: Trophy + INR 1,75,000
2nd: Trophy + INR 1,25,000
3rd: Trophy + INR 75,000

All Professional Race winners shall get the following prizes (in cash or kind or combinations of the two):

1st: Trophy + INR 33,000
2nd: Trophy + INR 23,000
3rd: Trophy + INR 13,000

The Professional Cup winners shall get the following prizes (in cash or kind or a combination of the two):

1st: Trophy + INR 2,50,000
2nd: Trophy + INR 1,50,000
3rd: Trophy + INR 1,00,000

The Trophies carry the following amount as Prize Money for the winners:

Talent Of The Year: Trophy + INR 55,000
Rookie Of The Year: Trophy + INR 55,000

No, Royal Enfield will provide race prepared Continental GT-R650 motorcycles for all events during the GT Cup. There is no extra charge for this, apart from the Rider Selection Fee, Race Participation Fee and Security Deposit as mentioned earlier.

The required helmet safety certification with a Double-D ring locking system:

1. Europe: ECE 22-05 or ECE 22-06 (Only ‘P’ type)

2. Japan: JIS T 8133:2015 (Only Type 2 Full face)

3. USA: SNELL M 2010 or SNELL M 2015 or SNELL M2022 D or Snell M2022 R. Sharing of helmets is strictly forbidden.

FIM Helmet standard FRHPhe-01 & FRHPhe-02 is Highly recommended List of FIM Homologated Helmets is available on www.frhp.org

Rider Selection:

RE will provide 1 piece leather racing suits that comply with FMSCI regulations including chest and back protectors. Riders must bring their own inners, helmets, gloves and boots - all track riding specific. If a Rider has their own gear, they are encouraged to use the same. Race Rounds (all 16 races) :
Riders must bring their own track spec leather racing suits, helmets, gloves, boots and inners.
Royal Enfield shall not be responsible for providing riding and safety gear to the list of final participants.

The organisers shall have a medical ambulance with a doctor and paramedics on track during all events. Immediate movement to a Hospital is provided for First Aid & care if required.

RE Motorsport provides a complete technical race crew with tools and spares for backup to repair and maintain all race fleet.

Royal Enfield & JK Tyre follow all safety procedures and provisions as stipulated by the FMSCI to conduct racing tournaments - including vehicle, rider and safety gear scrutiny before each race, ambulances, paramedics & first-aid available for all on-ground events.

Selected riders MUST participate in the entire championship, which consists of all 3 rounds and all 8 races(Based on Category). If for any circumstances, a racer chooses not to participate or is unable to participate in any of the 3 race rounds he/she will be replaced by a waitlisted racer for those races . There will be no reimbursement of fees paid to Royal Enfield or JK Tyre.

All six overall Cup podium finishers will receive rewards as listed above - Royal Enfield will not provide any other certification, sponsorship or endorsement to the winners.

Overall Cup winners of one season do not necessarily qualify for the next season. Each season will have its own selection process.

The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup will not be televised, but you can view image galleries, race videos, race reports, overall Cup standings and a lot of interesting race related content on our RoyalEnfieldMotorsport social media handle and the dedicated GT Cup website royalenfield.com/gtcup
The races are also streamed live on the JK Tyre Motorsport and Royal Enfield TV and Royal Enfield YouTube channel.