10 Unknown Facts About Royal Enfield That Even Bikers Don’t Know

Royal Enfield is a well-known automobile company that primarily deals in manufacturing of motorcycles and cycles. Apart from that, it produces lawnmowers, stationary engines, and rifles.

All we know about Royal Enfield is that it produces bikes and they are awesome as hell. But there are so many facts about Royal Enfield that neither of us is aware of.

So check out about what these unknown facts are.

1. Where It Exports?

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There are 42 countries where Royal Enfield exports its motorcycles including the US, Japan, and Germany.

2. Original Royal Enfield Logo

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The original Royal Enfield logo featured a cannon, with the slogan “Made like a gun, goes like a bullet”. Suits a Royal Enfield perfectly but the funny part is that this logo was also used on lawnmowers that were manufactured by the company.

3. One Of The Oldest Motorbike Manufacturers

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Royal Enfield is amongst the world’s oldest motorcycle manufacturers still in business.

4. First Royal Enfield bike!

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Well, this will be some fun fact to know about. I am sure that 90% of Royal Enfield crazies are also unaware about this. The first royal Enfield motorcycle was built in 1901.

5. Success In India

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Royal Enfield has sold more bikes in India than the Harley-Davidson has sold all over the world. Woah! This is something new!

6. Why Are Bullets Called ‘Bullets’?

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Have you ever wondered why some Royal Enfield bikes are called bullets? It’s because Royal Enfield was a rifle manufacturer first and used to produce rifles for the British army. Interesting, isn’t it?

7. Indian Army And Royal Enfield

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Indian army and Royal Enfield bikes have a great connection. That’s because Royal Enfield is the only bike which is used by the Indian army.

8. 650cc And 700cc Bikes Are Not Produced Anymore

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Royal Enfield used to make 650cc and 700cc bikes in India in the 1970s but later on stopped due to no demand. That’s sad.

9. First Diesel Royal Enfield Bike

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In 1990, Enfield India produced a diesel motorcycle, called ‘Taurus’.

10. Longest Running Motorcycle Model

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The bullet 350 has also been the longest running motorcycle model in continuous production.

So, how many of you knew any of these facts or at least few of the facts? Leave your answers and thoughts in the comment box below. And share it with your crazy biker gangs.

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