Royal Enfield author, Gordon May, called in at the UK head office of Royal Enfield in the Cotswolds at the start of his 8000-mile journey to the Royal Enfield factory in Chennai, India. He is making the journey on a Redditch-built 1953 500cc Bullet. Challenges that the intrepid rider will face on his long journey include harsh climates; tough terrain, especially in the Baluchistan Desert in Pakistan; language difficulties; border-crossing bureaucracy and what are generally acknowledged to be some of the worst driving standards on the planet.
Ducati Motor Holding held a press conference today to announce its official entry to the Indian motorcycle market a country with significant potential for growth in the motorcycle sector. The 2007 MotoGP World Champion manufacturer’s entry to the young and exponentially growing Indian market was announced today by Ducati CEO Gabriele Del Torchio during a meeting with representatives of the international press at the Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi.