A Super Meteor 650 turned British chopper, built in collaboration between Royal Enfield and London’ s The Great Frog.
The Kingsman, a Shotgun 650 custom built by Dirk Oehlerking from Kingston Custom in Germany.
double- header at Road America in 2024 and got the opportunity to chat with the competitors in the paddock as they performed checks and maintenance on their bikes ahead of the first race. Each and every one was overjoyed to be there, hyped for the first event, anxious to race in the rain, and extremely supportive of the other competitors. It’ s that kind of atmosphere that keeps the sport of motorcycling alive.
Another cornerstone of Royal Enfield culture is a focus on customization. Individuals and shops around the world have found Royal Enfield motorcycles an ideal platform for creative expression, evoking a heritage of customization in the classic styling of many Royal Enfield models and taking advantage of their simplicity. Royal Enfield’ s YouTube channel highlights some of these creations, providing inspiration to other Royal Enfield owners or just good watching for any motorcycle enthusiast.
ANOTHER CORNERSTONE OF ROYAL ENFIELD CULTURE IS A FOCUS ON CUSTOMIZATION.
Search # royalenfieldcustom on YouTube to find them. Just this year, Royal Enfield also launched the inaugural
Himalayan Base Camp, a three- day gathering of riders in Ladkha, India. Held Sept. 4- 6, the event included expeditions, workshops, riding challenges, and more, all set within the Himalayan Mountains, one of the most epic riding destinations and breathtaking places on earth.
We as riders should be excited about Royal Enfield’ s commitment to building a community of riders who love motorcycles for both the places they can take you and the experiences they offer. That sort of culture doesn’ t just benefit a single company but the entire motorcycling world as well.
Just a couple decades ago, many riders in the U. S. thought of Royal Enfield as a historic British manufacturer without much current relevance, and I am happy to see that perspective changing. I don’ t enjoy digging into the history of
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