Why Indians love Royal Enfield so much!
They say Royal Enfield is not just a bike but a passion and an addiction, especially for the Indians. Indian Army chose these motorcycles in 1952 for Indian soldiers, but now it beats in many Indian hearts and not only men nowadays Royal Enfield bullet is loved by women too.
These bikes are considered a symbol of pride and there are thousands of reasons to say yes to this bike but none to avoid it. Royal Enfield is one of the highest selling bikes in India and that goes to prove how much Indians love the thump of its engine.
So let’s get down to understand why are people are crazy about these bikes.
Origination of Royal Enfield
Before we jump into the discussion, let’s get to know the history of this legendary bike. This classic motorcycle was first produced in 1901 in Chennai. The ‘bullet’ model is still the longest motorcycle production run.
After Independence, government officials started looking for a perfect motorcycle for the Indian soldiers to patrol the Indian border. As mentioned before Royal Enfield was chosen to be the suitable bike in 1952 and just after 2 years around 800 350cc models were ordered.
The brand has been producing all the motorcycle’s components in India since 1962. The company exports 500 cc and 350cc models to more than 50 countries. Although it has faced a bit of loss back in the 2000s the innovation in spectral design, rustic style, and tougher engines has been winning hearts ever since in India.
When these vintage look bikes run on the roads they make heads turn. The vintage look is one of the biggest reasons why Royal Enfield has its own cult. Here are some other reasons to love the awesome motorcycle.
The Celebrity Connection!
The iconic brand has been often used by celebrities as well, including those in Bollywood. We have been Katrina Kaif riding a Royal Enfield Classic 350 bike in the movie ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, Ajay Devgan in ‘Singham’, Shahrukh Khan in ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’, Vijay in Tamil movie ‘Thuppaki’, and Kangana Ranaut in ‘Tanu Weds Manu’.
That’s a very short list considering that most Bollywood stars are also a fan of RE. As a matter of fact, even Brad Pitt was seen on a Royal Enfield Bullet in the movie ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’.
However, the one celebrity who gave a lot of publicity to the bike, especially among women is Gul Panag. Gul not only rode a Royal Enfield in one of her movies but also in real life. She also tweeted about the same.
The thump that matches your heartbeat!
The sound made by these powerful bikes is like music to the ears of every Royal Enfield fan. These bikes are manufactured in such a unique way with approval from the government. The heavy push-rods installed in the bikes along with the big strokes are what produces this sound. When the fuel and air combine and explode, the pressure in the cylinder increases the sound.
The thump is produced when the exhaust valve opens up so that the gas comes out and if you have just one cylinder then you might experience slow thumping which is hardly found in any motorcycles nowadays.
A powerful engine is synonymous with Royal Enfield!
The company has developed some of the powerful engines in recent years, the strongest one being the 350cc that is combined with a 5-speed gearbox. It is installed in the Bullet 350, Classic as well as Thunderbird 350.
Some of the engines are fuel-injected whereas some are parallel-twin fuel-injected units. Each model with its own unique style, mechanism and features make the bike shine.
Perfect for road trips!
Royal Enfield is the hottest choice for road trips. Thunderbird, especially, is the most preferred bike for reaching your favorite destination smoothly.
RE bikes are said to have super comfortable seats which you can remove or replace manually also. These oil-cooling bikes with low maintenance and a mileage of 35-45 kmpl are just perfect. The bikes ride smoothly on rough tracks, snowy, sandy or rocky regions. They surely make every journey memorable.
Customize as you like it!
Royal Enfield also makes bikes that are customized to your taste. You can customize your RE bikes to make them more powerful and attractive so that you can rule the roads in style and with power. Many RE lovers replace the carburetor, change it into a scrambler, change the color with vinyl. There are many more customization options are available for your ride.
Perfect for both men and women!
Many women bikers have been joining the Royal Enfield lover’s cult lately. In the past few decades, the rate of women bikers going on long road trips with their RE bikes has been on a steep rise.
With the increased demand from both genders, RE bikes are mostly sold out in India. After all, there aren’t too many things that are as much fun as getting away on a Royal Enfield for a fun trip or just some “me” time.
The style quotient of Royal Enfield is unmatched!
It is surely hard to take your eyes off this beauty. First, of all the sound is enough to attract everyone around you then when we look at the mechanism that is visible, it’s just breath-taking. It’s just taking it to a completely different level with all its rustic charm and no matter which model you buy and if you customize it or not, a Royal Enfield will stay to be a Royal Enfield and the name itself hits different.
So these were some of the most famous reasons for many Indians to get crazy for the Royal Enfield motorcycles and there are more of them of course. Anyways sure every RE lover and the member of the RE cult will agree to the fact that the sense of pride and the thrilling experience that a Royal Enfield bike provides is obtained in none other bikes out there.
Let us know if you are also a Royal Enfield fan and which model is your favorite by commenting below!
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