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Launched in 1949, when the British motorcycle industry was
in its heyday, the Royal Enfield Bullet has been in continuous production
for over 50 years! Originally built at Redditch in Worcestershire, a plant
was opened at Madras back in 1955, in order to supply the Indian military
& police.
After the collapse of the British motorcycle industry in the 1970's
production continued uninterrupted in India and the factory currently has
the capacity to produce over 50,000 machines per year. Now brought into
the country by Watsonian Squire of Sidecar fame , The Enfield is available
in Several different versions from the original 350 classic through
to a Electra X with new lean burn engine with electric start and 5 speed left hand change gearbox.
The 500 Clubman and 350t are hand assembled in this country at
watsonians factory . The 500 Clubman features rearsets , swept back
exhaust, alloy tank and Sculptured seat to give the real 'café racer' look
of the 60's and a sporty riding position.
The 350t evokes altogether different emotion's and scenes of green
lanes and gentle banks fill your vision as you ride along twisty B roads ,
While not designed as a serious trials bike it makes a refreshing
alternative to your DR or TTR as well as a great talking point while
sitting down the Pub ! (for an Orange juice of course!)
With the introduction of the Electric start 500 models in 2002 and the
5 speed bullet 65 in 2003 Royal Enfield offer an interesting alternative
to the modern 'plastic rockets' The 500cc Electra 'x' was launched in
the UK in October 2004 and marks a significant step in Royal Enfield
History with the first major engine development for years. To meet more
stringent emission laws around the world a new lean burn engine has been
developed , incorporating Electronic ignition , cv carb and Alloy barrel .
This has been coupled with the introduction of a disc brake , new Avon
tyres and gas rear shocks. |
