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Charley Boorman Learns About Life On 3-Wheels
27 March 2008
Actor & adventurer Charley Boorman visited Watsonian-Squire, the longest established sidecar manufacturer in the world, for an intensive training session to learn how to drive a sidecar outfit, in preparation for his forthcoming expedition. Driving a sidecar outfit is very different to riding a motorcycle as it needs to be steered using the handlebars rather than by leaning into corners, and Watsonian have used 96 years of experience to develop an induction course for novices.
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Third Annual Royal Enfield Open Weekend 14th - 15th June
14 March 2008
There will be even more to see and do at the third annual Royal Enfield Open Weekend at the Watsonian-Squire factory in the Heart of England and this year visitor numbers are expected to exceed 2,000 over the two days.
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Records Fall in BCA Motorbike Sale
07 March 2008
Peterborough was the hub of the UK motorcycle scene on Friday, 29 February when BCA in Boongate staged a special auction featuring 188 motorbikes. Records fell as 176 motorbikes were sold for a turnover in excess of £500,000.
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Royal Enfield Open Weekend Moves to June for 2008
15 January 2008
The Third annual Royal Enfield Open Weekend has been brought forward to the weekend of 14th – 15th June for 2008.
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Bullet-Proof Success for Royal Enfield in 2007
10 January 2008
Another record year for a classic British design in the UK The British-designed Royal Enfield Bullet, currently in its 54th year of production, enjoyed an increase of more than 15% in UK sales in 2007. This is the eighth successive annual growth for the classic motorcycle, which continues to out-perform the overall motorcycle market in Britain (sales of new machines had risen by 8% by the end of November 2007).
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New Royal Enfield Aims For The High Life
26 November 2007
Royal Enfield will unveil the Woodsman 500, the latest in a long line of Bullet motorcycles, at this year's NEC Bike Show. The Bullet has been in continuous production since 1949 and the Woodsman is inspired by the street scramblers of the late 1950's that the company exported to the USA under the Indian brand, which is ironic as the current model is manufactured in India.
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Genuine Royal Enfield Accessories Catalogue Is Out Now
11 August 2007
Issue One of the UK catalogue for genuine Royal Enfield Accessories is out now and is available free of charge as an introductory offer. Watsonian Squire, the official UK distributors of Royal Enfield since 1999, has produced this full colour booklet in response to demand from owners for products to personalise their machines. Some of the products are original equipment, while others have been developed in the UK with the factory’s full consent. So customers can buy with confidence that these products will enhance their riding pleasure and will not affect their machine's warranty.
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Cotswolds Awash With Bullets After The Floods
01 August 2007
Heavy flooding the previous weekend failed to deter crowds of current and prospective Royal Enfield enthusiasts from flocking to Blockley for the company’s annual Open weekend on 28/29 July 2007. In spite of dire weather forecasts for the Sunday the sun shone over both days, during the course of which approximately 1,750 people visited the headquarters of the Royal Enfield’s UK distributors, located near the Cotswold village of Blockley, to see the latest generation of Bullet motorcycles.
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Royal Enfield Bullet Electra Clubman
21 May 2007
The Electra Clubman is the latest in a long line of café racer styled machines from Royal Enfield’s UK distributor Watsonian Squire. This authentic-looking machine has been developed in their factory in the Heart of England to combine the look and sound of the classic cafe racers of the Sixties with the reliability and performance of a modern lean burn engine and, of course, the heritage of the Royal Enfield badge. At the heart of the Clubman is the proven all-aluminium 500cc single cylinder Electra engine that has amazed the press and owners alike with its incredible fuel economy (over 85 mpg is not unusual). The frame, gas filled rear shock absorbers and Avon Super Venom tyres also come from the standard road bike, as does the efficient 280mm single front disc brake.
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Royal Enfield To Exhibit At Thundersprint This May
26 April 2007
Royal Enfield will be exhibiting for the first time at the 2007 Thundersprint (12-13 May 2007) giving the 130,000 visitors an opportunity to check out the latest models from the oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Royal Enfield has enjoyed a renaissance in the UK since distribution was taken over by Watsonian Squire in 1999 and last year they outsold Moto Guzzi and Buell in this country.
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Take A Modern Classic For A Ride At The Watsonian Squire Factory
19 April 2007
The second annual Royal Enfield Open Weekend will take place at the Watsonian Squire factory on the 28th & 29th July 2007. Last year’s event was incredibly successful, with approximately 1,600 people attending over the two days. People came from across the UK and plans are in place to cope with the increased numbers that are anticipated for this year.
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Popularity Of Enfield Motorcycles Is Undiminished Thanks To Classic Looks And Incredible Fuel Economy
12 February 2007
Royal Enfield report that UK sales of its Bullet motorcycle, now in its 52nd year of production, rose by 6% during 2006, which compares well to the overall market that managed an increase of just 1% over 2005. Demand grew for both the 350cc model, (which is virtually unchanged in appearance since 1955), and the 500cc version, powered by a new alloy 5-speed engine, both of which deliver incredible fuel economy. Several journalists have reported achieving a figure of 100 MPG riding the lean Burn Bullet Electra, which means that it is possible to travel up to 300 miles on a tank of unleaded petrol costing £12.00 to fill.
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The 100mpg Motorcycle That’s As Economical To Buy As It Is To Run
05 December 2006
Recently there has been considerable interest in diesel-powered motorcycles, with various prototype machines claiming impressive fuel consumption figures, often around 30-50% better than an equivalent performance petrol engine. However, there is a motorcycle that has been in production for over half a century that can repay owners with over 100mpg thanks to a new lean burn petrol engine.
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Travel Club Class With Royal Enfield Bullet Electra Clubman
23 October 2006
Royal Enfield are proud to announce the arrival of the Bullet Electra Clubman, combining the look and sound of the classic cafe racers of the Sixties with the reliability and performance of a modern lean burn all-aluminium engine.
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Royal Enfield Bullet Electra-XS Roadster To Debut At NEC
09 October 2006
Royal Enfield will unveil a new-look version of its popular 500cc Bullet Electra at the NEC Motorcycle Show this year. Based on the Electra, which is the latest incarnation of the Bullet and is powered by an all alloy lean burn single cylinder engine, this new model has been developed exclusively for the UK market and gets more aggressive roadster styling.
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New Royal Enfield Sports Screen
15 September 2006
Royal Enfield’s UK distributor has introduced a Sports Screen that will fit the Bullet Classic, Sixty-5 and Electra and provide the rider with enhanced protection from the elements without detracting from the machine’s classic lines. The screen is manufactured in the UK from 3mm clear acrylic. It measures 34 cm high (13.5”) by 41cm wide (16.5”) and bolts directly onto the handlebars without the need for any modification.
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Royal Enfields Modern Classic Motorcycles Prove A Big Crowd Puller
26 July 2006
Violent thunderstorms failed to deter approximately 1,600 people from visiting the Watsonian Squire factory to see the latest generation of Bullet motorcycles for the first official Royal Enfield Open Day in over 35 years.
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Royal Enfield Prepares For Major Investment
25 July 2006
Royal Enfield, the world’s oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, is set for a new phase of expansion and development following a decision by its parent company to restructure the business. Since being taken over by the Eicher Group in 1994 there have been substantial improvements in production and quality, with output rising to 35,000 units per year and motorcycles accounting for approximately 10% of group turnover.
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Royal Enfield Open Day 22nd/23rd July 2006
02 May 2006
Royal Enfield enthusiasts and motorcyclists wanting to discover more about the world’s longest surviving motorcycle manufacturer will have an opportunity to see and try the current range at the first ever official Open Day this July.
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Buy A New Bullet 350cc Classic Motorcycle For £1,995 On The Road
21 April 2006
Royal Enfield has turned back the clock by reducing the prices of its Classic models by up to 10%. That means you can buy a brand new Bullet 350cc motorcycle for under £2,000 and the 500cc version for just over £2,500 including on the road charges. The Royal Enfield Bullet, which has been in continuous production for over 50 years, has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity since UK distribution was taken over by Watsonian Squire in 1999. Last year the historic brand bucked the trend of static bike sales (the overall market was up by just 2%) with a stunning 24% increase in registrations. In the UK Royal Enfield is now comfortably out-performing other niche European brands, like Moto Guzzi and the Bullet is selling in comparable numbers to the new Triumph Bonneville.
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