The first all-new Royal Enfield in 50 years

This well-executed cafe racer is the first all-new design out of Royal Enfield in 50 years. The Indian manufacturer currently sells variations of an outdated post-war English design. And we do mean all-new; while the engine is only an updated … Continued

Hand painting a Royal Enfield fuel tank

Tiny Indian bike maker Royal Enfield continues to prove that it has a better handle on branding and image than virtually any other motorcycle manufacturer. Here, it details the hand pinstripping process applied to every Enfield fuel tank. Authenticity, craftsmen, … Continued

Handcrafted in Chennai will make you crave the hipster Harley

Hands down as emotively powerful as the epic Impossible Dream commercial for Honda by Weiden+Kennedy’s London office, Royal Enfield’s Indian-produced Handcrafted in Chennai is a visual masterpiece of storytelling in slow motion. Seriously, I got goosebumps watching this thing. Every … Continued

Photos: Royal Enfield Classic Chrome and Bullet 500

Here’s high-res photos of the two “new” Royal Enfield’s unveiled at the New York Motorcycle Show on Friday. The 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet C5 Classic Chrome uses a very long name to tell you that this bike has chrome bodywork … Continued