Royal Enfield's famous motor - 'made like a gun' - hints at the
factory's origins, but few appreciate that it is the oldest
motorcycle manufacturer in existence that can boast of continuous
production. In addition, its famous Bullet can claim the longest
motorcycle production run of all time. Greg Pullen charts the rise,
fall and rise again of Royal Enfield, from the company's
pre-motorcycle beginnings in Redditch, through the impact of two
World Wars, the importance of exports to India and subsequent
establishment of factories there, to changes in ownership, recently
launched models and new concept bikes for the future. With 190
colour photographs, this book includes: the V-twins, from the 1930s
K and KX range to a glimpse of the concept V-twin shown in 2018;
the singles, from 2-strokes to side-valve 4-strokes, and the ohv
version that first used the Bullet name, through to the new singles
built in India. The British Bullet: its arrival in 1948 and
production in the UK, the original orders from India and subsequent
setting up of production there are discussed. The 250s, (1958-68),
including the Turbo Twins, and the big twins, from the 1948 500
Town to the final interceptor in 1970, including the 800cc
prototype and the Clymer Indians are covered. The new twins: the
650cc Royal Enfield interceptor and Continental GT twins and the
Bobber concept bike are discussed. Competition success is covered,
with notable ISDT achievements, star rider Johnny Brittain and
racing the big twins, and Geoff Duke in the GP5. Finally, the
British factories and the new opportunities with the Indian
factories are remembered.
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