tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26641497232442143022024-02-06T20:35:48.052-08:00Royal Enfield UK Official BlogWatsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-3383843952093792862011-08-01T03:25:00.000-07:002011-08-01T03:25:36.294-07:00Royal Enfield to double production by 2013<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic8k8cYKcgHhg2JoI1YOZoI221BmjAD8Pt0FAbA4tdOsbieruVI4mw2sy3GH2RLloPJ-ZmioVWn5VhxY6ohXtGSnwsWohUaz-WBN75bPFonfGPabfe_JDRnSEFIhISxDDu0uwn4Tr3-wY/s1600/royal+enfield-despatch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic8k8cYKcgHhg2JoI1YOZoI221BmjAD8Pt0FAbA4tdOsbieruVI4mw2sy3GH2RLloPJ-ZmioVWn5VhxY6ohXtGSnwsWohUaz-WBN75bPFonfGPabfe_JDRnSEFIhISxDDu0uwn4Tr3-wY/s320/royal+enfield-despatch.jpg" width="320" /></a>Royal Enfield has secured a 50-acre site for its new factory at the SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, close to the historic motorcycle manufacturer's existing plant at Chennai, on the South East coast of India.<br />
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Due for completion by the first quarter of 2013, the new plant will be equipped to produce the entire product range of Royal Enfield motorcycles and will increase the company’s current capacity from 70,000 to 150,000 machines per annum.<br />
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Demand for Royal Enfield motorcycles, which have been produced in India since 1949 but retain their 'British DNA', has increased significantly over recent years and, in spite of investment in new plant, the existing factory is reaching capacity. Following the introduction of the new fuel-injected engine in 2009, with subsequent advantages in performance and reliability, demand for Royal Enfield motorcycles has grown worldwide, while the booming Indian economy has driven increased domestic sales too.<br />
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Since opening the Royal Enfield factory in Chennai in 1955, the city formerly known as Madras has attracted many key players in global automotive industry, including Nissan, Renault, Hyundai and Komatsu, which offers significant supply chain benefits to the motorcycle manufacturer.<br />
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T. 01386 700907 <a href="http://www.royal-enfield.com/">www.royal-enfield.com</a>.Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-57565243330428326962011-06-26T08:54:00.000-07:002011-06-28T14:33:14.185-07:00Royal Enfield Open Weekend is hot stuffNow firmly established in the motorcycling calendar, Royal Enfield’s open weekend attracted 2000 visitors to the Watsonian Squire factory in the Cotswolds over 25th-26th June. With bright sunshine and temperatures reaching 29 degrees C (80 fahrenheit) people took full advantage of the fleet of demonstrator machines available and more than 250 test rides were taken, expertly guided around local roads by the Cheltenham and Cotswold Advanced Motorcyclists. Rides in the Royal Enfield/GP Manx sidecar combination, featured recently in BBC Springwatch, were in constant demand, with 150 passengers enjoying their first experience of a trip in a chair. <br />
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Shipston-on-Stour Sea Scouts were kept busy in the refreshment tent, serving 350 portions of their now famous curry, not to mention countless bacon baps and sausage butties. <br />
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Prizes were awarded for the best motorcycles ridden to the factory on both days, (judged by Frank and Rowena from Real Classic magazine); on Saturday a rare 1953 Royal Enfield Meteor twin won the prize and on Sunday the laurels went to a Triumph Tiger 650 and Watsonian GP Classic DL outfit. <span id="" mce_style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="" mce_style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Perhaps the most unusual vehicle in the car park, which was packed with interesting bikes, was a yellow Messerschmitt bubble car.</span></span><br />
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Dates for next year's Open Weekend will be announced soon. Call 01386 700907 or visit <a href="http://www.royal-enfield.com/">www.royal-enfield.com</a> for details. View pictures of the weekend on the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fab-biker/sets/72157627050113866/">FLICKR website</a> - your pictures are welcome too. Send them by email to <a href="mailto:royalenfielduk@fab-biker.co.uk">royalenfielduk@fab-biker.co.uk</a>.Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-74641037967825214392011-06-25T05:20:00.000-07:002011-06-25T05:20:15.067-07:00Best in Show - Saturday 25th June 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUUPSGWEW5SJCvfhJ56Tk8lDgtUs3xRoRM68cIsg7_vu6iBg7qGl1l83LDOq9PHzUDEutsr6FvjixsenpBNfvmmVPEf5lPOOx3avpzdgK6gej7G2vylsY76InzNGCRuECRRvIUcm51Ac/s1600/BESTINSHOW2011SAT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUUPSGWEW5SJCvfhJ56Tk8lDgtUs3xRoRM68cIsg7_vu6iBg7qGl1l83LDOq9PHzUDEutsr6FvjixsenpBNfvmmVPEf5lPOOx3avpzdgK6gej7G2vylsY76InzNGCRuECRRvIUcm51Ac/s320/BESTINSHOW2011SAT.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Congratulations to Mark Mumford whose 1953 Royal Enfield Meteor was chosen as Best Bike Ridden to the 2011 <a href="http://www.royal-enfield.com/index.php/component/content/article/111-hundreds-of-bullets-fly-at-2010-open-weekend">Royal Enfield Open Weekend</a> on Saturday.<br />
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Mark had ridden his bike from Northamptonshire to the annual event, held at the Watsonian Squire factory in the Cotswolds, home to Royal Enfield in the UK since 1999.<br />
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Selected from hundreds of machines by Frank and Rowena from <a href="http://www.realclassic.co.uk/">Real Classic magazine</a>, Mark's twin cylinder Meteor is largely original, apart from the chocolate brown paint scheme, applied by the previous owner. Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-75153997844836410652011-05-13T14:28:00.000-07:002011-05-13T14:28:52.799-07:00Royal Enfield dealers head for the hills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZPNanPoB9hVnTBH8cgesey5YwQsSGqYbwfmjQ8wSAFzuR-O-YRRHCNCNwnucga7cCXiXRyTF_Ze7hJXhru05ddVyO3ILqZFCtb49t39fyqyU9kzwS4ONnjr6EcTDx3HaBj2gr1nIQUk/s1600/ENFIELD_DEALERS_2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZPNanPoB9hVnTBH8cgesey5YwQsSGqYbwfmjQ8wSAFzuR-O-YRRHCNCNwnucga7cCXiXRyTF_Ze7hJXhru05ddVyO3ILqZFCtb49t39fyqyU9kzwS4ONnjr6EcTDx3HaBj2gr1nIQUk/s320/ENFIELD_DEALERS_2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Royal Enfield dealers from across the country hit the road for a hard day's ride around the Cotswold hills for their annual conference.<br />
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"Rather than sitting everyone in a conference room and showing them power point presentations and graphs, we thought we should make the most of the weather and get out to ride the product instead" explains sales director Ben Matthews.<br />
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Thirty machines, including a Bullet Classic sidecar outfit as support vehicle, travelled the 140 mile route, stopping for coffee at the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire steam railway, followed by lunch at the Watsonian factory, home to Royal Enfield in the UK. In the afternoon the group rode to the market town of Witney, (now famous as the constituency of Prime Minister David Cameron), where they were given a private tour of the Wychwood brewery, famed for its craftily crafted Hobgoblin ale.<br />
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The day was rounded off with an informal dinner at which awards were presented to the best-performing dealerships, won for the ninth consecutive year by Haywards of Cambridge. Watsons Motor works of Leominster carried off Best New Dealer, while Berrybrook Motors of Exminster and 3X Motorcycles of Ringwood were both Highly Commended for the largest increase in sales.<br />
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For more information on the complete range of Royal Enfield motorcycles visit <a href="http://www.royal-enfield.com/">www.royal-enfield.com</a>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-73446643989850506912011-05-04T14:09:00.000-07:002011-05-04T14:09:59.118-07:00Sideburn's Royal Enfield bobber project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglk7w49LOAEqbNse1vgEck4_3Ho0aD0saJ-JiBY0UE0iYZTFWyt2ouG79UW-2xOuIkHgEsNPsfZugAD9OsNkpr0S4tw14fwpOlP_gNTRHouqmYpFCarKS0_lrx9I6xq2WAyWJIFhteQ28/s400/Royal-Enfield_rigid-loop_Co-Built.jpg" width="400" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sideburnmag.blogspot.com/2011/04/tools-of-trade.html">Read all about it on the Sideburn blog</a></div>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-35935223445335974262011-04-28T05:27:00.002-07:002011-04-28T05:27:43.386-07:00Head for the hills on a Battle Green Bullet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2Y1eum_nTGj3Jf0s-DlcpL06jMaQFjLGjIwK3NiVr35cM_EAuz67yClk0UieSXJcVa2_04bTzWezCSeGWd5w2K-NpohViAlUnav-oeWiC3NfvWOytTX1h0aF_M_EkWleGTjKoi3ZEL8/s1600/BulletBGpenines2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2Y1eum_nTGj3Jf0s-DlcpL06jMaQFjLGjIwK3NiVr35cM_EAuz67yClk0UieSXJcVa2_04bTzWezCSeGWd5w2K-NpohViAlUnav-oeWiC3NfvWOytTX1h0aF_M_EkWleGTjKoi3ZEL8/s400/BulletBGpenines2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We recently spent a day in the Penines/Lake District putting the new Battle Green Bullet through its paces. It coped admirably with a wide variety of roads and conditions, covering well over 150 miles, from fast winding A-roads to 30mph crawls skirting the edge of Lake Windermere. Top speed was more than adequate for dual carriageways and fuel consumption was pretty much spot on the factory's 80mpg figure. It certainly blended in with the scenery!</div>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-29921359277278478662011-04-14T13:28:00.000-07:002011-04-14T13:28:07.496-07:00Royal Enfield Open Weekend 25th and 26th June 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3s_OhXRpkuAbnV46jaJ-EgXjK8VJjHJ76lNlQMc2TaEp2i7Mk2ePEGWdJaxRRIFZC4rNAyOujrU2bcv77vZLxwoa3h17VhhZTRWrZpHjcrv1y0BWdXtzSUir6Z65HKAgFvAqKr6nwNw/s1600/OpenWeekend2010-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3s_OhXRpkuAbnV46jaJ-EgXjK8VJjHJ76lNlQMc2TaEp2i7Mk2ePEGWdJaxRRIFZC4rNAyOujrU2bcv77vZLxwoa3h17VhhZTRWrZpHjcrv1y0BWdXtzSUir6Z65HKAgFvAqKr6nwNw/s320/OpenWeekend2010-web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Royal Enfield UK will be throwing open their doors to welcome enthusiasts to their sixth annual open weekend on Saturday/Sunday 25th/26th June. <br />
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Held at the historic Watsonian-Squire sidecar factory, located between the scenic Cotswold towns of Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Campden, the event has a reputation for a friendly 'village fête' atmosphere and attracts around two thousand people over the weekend.<br />
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The complete 2011 range of Royal Enfield motorcycles will be on display and test rides, accompanied by IAM riders, are available on all models over both days. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so visitors should arrive early to book a seat. Don't forget to bring a helmet, appropriate riding gear and driving licence.<br />
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Other attractions include an opportunity to browse the sidecar workshops, spare parts counter and a display of Royal Enfield branded casual clothing and accessories. Freshly prepared food is available on site.<br />
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Motorcycle journalist and world traveller Gordon May returns to the event, as does 'master of ceremonies' Jim Reynolds, who will provide a running commentary along with technical talks and celebrity interviews. <br />
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Entry is free and everyone is welcome, whether they ride a Royal Enfield or not. Prizes will be awarded on both days for the best machine, of any make, ridden to the event.<br />
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Details from Watsonian-Squire on 01386 700907 or at <a href="http://www.royal-enfield.com/">www.royal-enfield.com</a>.Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-68643125792007812782011-04-03T13:54:00.000-07:002011-04-05T08:50:04.495-07:00Winner of unique Hobgoblin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUOIxb6bVeI-v9w4ASHVVqKII3cO1LgASfBL8iSJh6319WRHYKH4KLh5C5JpzaM51mYlUdO4Pni-7zA1SJR-j6mzqXBQCmajpcTYvFvPWoUl8mX86Lxl6JVkc5dda61gAEonE2HOBa4A/s1600/Hobgoblin_winner_2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUOIxb6bVeI-v9w4ASHVVqKII3cO1LgASfBL8iSJh6319WRHYKH4KLh5C5JpzaM51mYlUdO4Pni-7zA1SJR-j6mzqXBQCmajpcTYvFvPWoUl8mX86Lxl6JVkc5dda61gAEonE2HOBa4A/s320/Hobgoblin_winner_2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Midlander Paul Maullin is the lucky winner of a unique ‘Hobgoblin Bullet’ motorcycle, commissioned from Royal Enfield UK by the Wychwood Brewery for a free to enter prize draw that attracted more than 56,000 entries. Based on the 500cc Royal Enfield Classic, the petrol tank, mudgaurds, tool boxes and forks were painted the same blue that is found on the labels of bottles of Hobgoblin ale and a large Hobgoblin graphic is laquered onto the tank too. The standard seat is replaced with a two-tone item. Paul (pictured left) travelled down to the brewery in the Cotswold town of Witney to collect the exclusive machine from Chris Keating (right), senior brand manager at the <a href="http://www.wychwood.co.uk/#/home//hobgoblin/home">Wychwood Brewery</a>.<br />
For more information visit <a href="http://www.royal-enfield.com/">http://www.royal-enfield.com/</a>.Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-65095938485771584832011-03-30T13:32:00.000-07:002011-03-30T13:32:10.728-07:00Sing something singleSome people buy a motorcycle to move themselves from A to B, but when singer Songwriter <a href="http://www.myspace.com/grayhawkesongs">Gray Hawke</a> bought a Royal Enfield it moved him to write a song. Here's his story;<br />
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"I got a wonderful motorcycle earlier this year - a Royal Enfield Bullet 500efi DL. As with most truly life-changing experiences, it had to have a song. I'd written a lyric, found what I think is a really catchy chorus and got a rhythm and feel for the song nailed about a month ago, but I was really struggling to find a tune and structure for the verses".<br />
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"Anyway, I decided to give it another bash yesterday (27th May) and finally got something that worked. A bit quirky and asymetrical - also quite difficult to remember! As I was already planning to go to Commonfolk yesterday, I gave the new song a run out in front of an audience - the first time I've ever finished and performed a song on the same day".<br />
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"It went pretty well - a few very positive comments from audience members afterwards, even though it was obviously a bit rough. Definitely one to polish up".<br />
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A sample of Gray's song can be heard on his <a href="http://www.myspace.com/grayhawkesongs/music/songs/bullet-40-sample-41-80826268">Myspace</a> site.<br />
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Charity CD "A Place to Live" is now finished and available for sale at £7 inc £2 p&p / admin. The CD includes the track "Bullet". To obtain a copy people should email Gray at <a href="mailto:grayhawke619@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:grayhawke619@gmail.com">grayhawke619@gmail.com</a> with their name and dispatch address details. He'll then send their copy of the CD by first class post with instructions for making payment.Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-91870490192196974552011-03-15T06:15:00.000-07:002011-03-15T06:15:31.722-07:00New dealer open day in Bristol<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwe8y90SgMlfoMFOrOFNOG3pRJAwlj0pE-xN73bDcmTlZRBORuVWhdx2nFul4QJlxXvcLYLChjPEhseNVwYj0FkQtIYybAUHwpIT19-_qCqa324L-gX1YIoR1AkXfWNi58Cfm3X6pYKEg/s1600/_D2X8513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwe8y90SgMlfoMFOrOFNOG3pRJAwlj0pE-xN73bDcmTlZRBORuVWhdx2nFul4QJlxXvcLYLChjPEhseNVwYj0FkQtIYybAUHwpIT19-_qCqa324L-gX1YIoR1AkXfWNi58Cfm3X6pYKEg/s320/_D2X8513.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We are delighted to welcome <a href="http://www.bathroadmotorcycles.co.uk/default.asp">Bath Road Motorcycles</a> as the official Royal Enfield dealer for the historic city of Bristol. Located on the main A4 just south of the city centre (379-385 Bath Road, <br />
Bristol BS4 3EU) they will be holding a celebrationary open day on Saturday 19th March, when visitors will have an opportunity to see the complete 2011 rangeof Royal Enfield motorcycles and talk to the manufacturer's representatives. The new and eagerly anticipated Royal Enfield Fury 'flat-tracker' will also be available for test rides. Call 0117 971 1447 for details.Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-406698386987549432011-03-02T14:59:00.000-08:002011-03-02T14:59:35.054-08:00Flat Track Day at the Ace Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip49V1p_BGegxhwcGwaNKdWRCwaH_DSWjAL4YoJy4RVx2Nvb_az7kgQGhGXQAgRIZHoyO30w1s2GY2xUmrvmjyWSTooEKK-JKwk5gWx4X6vi9nCqSVcr9cHWuHkAGDbKwQuK6WFJsSaLE/s1600/Enfield+Fury+Dirt+Track+Event.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip49V1p_BGegxhwcGwaNKdWRCwaH_DSWjAL4YoJy4RVx2Nvb_az7kgQGhGXQAgRIZHoyO30w1s2GY2xUmrvmjyWSTooEKK-JKwk5gWx4X6vi9nCqSVcr9cHWuHkAGDbKwQuK6WFJsSaLE/s320/Enfield+Fury+Dirt+Track+Event.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Royal Enfield's new flattrack inspired Fury was on show at London's famous Ace Cafe on Sunday 27th February 2011. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1971 release of the seminal film, "On Any Sunday" the new UK-exclusive bike joined a stunning display of flat trackers, together with the Evel Knievel "True Evel" tour truck, Shorttrack UK, and the RedMax Speed Shop. Royal Enfield dealers are currently taking delivery of the Fury so look out for one in your area.,Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-11031960324351697352011-02-19T04:14:00.000-08:002011-02-19T04:14:45.142-08:00Present from the past for the future<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Royal Enfield's Electra EFI DL - directly descended from the original 1955 model</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="Normal-P0" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3">This is the Royal Enfield Electra EFI DL, the latest incarnation of the Bullet, which has been in continuous production since 1955 (or possibly earlier, depending on how you measure it). At any rate, this machine has rolled out of the same factory that started making Enfield motorcycles in 1955.</span></span></div><div class="Normal-P0" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="Normal-P0" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3">Its frame, 19" wheels, headlight nacelle, black and chrome tank with hand painted gold pinstripes and rubber knee pads, and chrome mudguards are instantly recognisable as coming from the original Bullet and and authentic Avon Speedmaster tyres enhance the period appearance of this 500cc air cooled single cylinder motorcycle.</span></span></div><div class="Normal-P0" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="Normal-P0" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3"> Park it up at any classic bike event and it will blend in seamlessly - even the </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3">exhaust note</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3"> captures the essence of a classic British bike. </span></span></div><div class="Normal-P0" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="Normal-P0" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3">But the engine is a thoroughly modern affair. Just like its predecessor, The Electra's engine retains pushrod construction, with a bore of 84mm and 90mm stroke. Which is why it sounds like a classic bike and delivers plently of torque (</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3">41.3 Nm of torque at 4000rpm, if you wondered). However, </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3">fuel injection, unit construction, improved lubrication </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3">and </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3">5-speed gearbox operated via a </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3">wet multiplate clutch, makes the Electra EFI a pleasure to ride</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3">. Power is increased to 28 BHP and it is possible to use this to the max with complete reliability - meaning that cruising at motorway speeds and spritied riding along A-roads is achievable all day long. </span></span></div><div class="Normal-P0" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="Normal-P0" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Normal-C3">For more details visit <a href="http://www.royal-enfield.com/electradl.html">http://www.royal-enfield.com/electradl.html</a> </span></span></div>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-48706688353738803412011-02-13T09:44:00.000-08:002011-02-13T09:44:25.798-08:00Billy Joel on a military style Bullet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdck82Un_YH1pSkIP4jsw9tc51XTaoaPBY46hiq5sxZ5ASpnV75BAnbc9VnTB8m1hMLQUIZr-hgBRhapohWJxoCVnjPS9hp0JM50Y7qcGZEbJ2PA2KTWEfwxVnLTQYcAynErBbDM8haQ/s1600/billyjoel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdck82Un_YH1pSkIP4jsw9tc51XTaoaPBY46hiq5sxZ5ASpnV75BAnbc9VnTB8m1hMLQUIZr-hgBRhapohWJxoCVnjPS9hp0JM50Y7qcGZEbJ2PA2KTWEfwxVnLTQYcAynErBbDM8haQ/s400/billyjoel.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Singer-songwriter Billy Joel has a well documented collection of British bikes and there are several images of him riding this army-spec Royal Enfield Bullet on the <a href="http://www.splashnewsonline.com/2011-04-30/billy-joel-hogs-the-road/spl244580_010-wm900-jpg/">Splash website</a>. </div>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-28575333910342521242011-01-03T02:28:00.000-08:002011-01-03T02:28:00.286-08:00Icicle works at Royal Enfield UK HQ<div>Royal Enfield's British distributor, Watsonian Squire, has been experiencing increased interest since one of their distinctive Bullet Classic sidecar outfits featured in the latest Harry Potter blockbuster. So the team at the Cotswold factory wasn’t going to let a little bit of cold weather and a light dusting on snow interrupt their business.</div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAgSy7USCKt2y07E2Jc9l79vCxz9uKO3XWDfh7x0krNWwS7GsElgA3TilwpjESFQNV4Esws9GC21nubKvmB44lBW-TeDD6h5hcf89Eb4P92g_PcyVzLziQ3zswcVBesukaCiRMeOG04Iw/s1600/Dec+2010+RobJones_icicle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAgSy7USCKt2y07E2Jc9l79vCxz9uKO3XWDfh7x0krNWwS7GsElgA3TilwpjESFQNV4Esws9GC21nubKvmB44lBW-TeDD6h5hcf89Eb4P92g_PcyVzLziQ3zswcVBesukaCiRMeOG04Iw/s320/Dec+2010+RobJones_icicle.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div>In this photo General Manager Rob Jones can be seen checking that all icicles are neatly arranged and of regulation length. </div><div> </div><div>Staff at company HQ in the Costwolds had to battle through sub zero temperatures and up to 12" on snow to make it into work, but in spite of the exceptional conditions (the coldest winter since 1986) the company continued to function..</div>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-39872130242703808692010-12-02T01:34:00.000-08:002010-12-02T01:34:36.971-08:00Royal Enfield sidecar outfit at Motorcycle Live<object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FWbIu0Ckw68?fs=1&hl=en_GB"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FWbIu0Ckw68?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="290"></embed></object>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-30675563547496570132010-11-26T14:23:00.000-08:002010-11-28T10:00:24.923-08:00Fury unleashed at Motorcycle Live<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryPUQ2bpAr8bHfYzp64cM9hyphenhyphenJR3TZdxK2IfmZF2hpLf_pfTsHGTWZlc8Ujyvh9ohyZ-pvuLGiOKlN99K_0r34xkVZ3DeiuaofElA8lSIoIX5BhUApPQ6tqt7o9SgiImgJK8UsX5r76X0/s1600/FURY-WT-LEFT-lo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryPUQ2bpAr8bHfYzp64cM9hyphenhyphenJR3TZdxK2IfmZF2hpLf_pfTsHGTWZlc8Ujyvh9ohyZ-pvuLGiOKlN99K_0r34xkVZ3DeiuaofElA8lSIoIX5BhUApPQ6tqt7o9SgiImgJK8UsX5r76X0/s320/FURY-WT-LEFT-lo.gif" width="320" /></a><span style="color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Developed by Royal Enfield's UK distributor, Watsonian Squire, and based on the fuel-injected Electra, the flat-track inspired Fury is being launched Motorcycle Live this November. Produced exclusively for British customers, the Fury is first new model in 40 years to feature twin silencers, which allow the 499cc single cylinder engine to breathe more freely, producing a distinctive exhaust note.<br />
Wide western style bars dominate the front end of the Fury, sitting on a specially made billet aluminium top yoke. The traditional nacelle, seen on all other models in the range, is replaced with a chrome headlight and digital instrument panel.<br />
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The design team at Watsonian also gave the rear end of the bike a radical makeover, replacing the twin saddle with a flat track style glass fibre seat unit, incorporating a discrete tail light and chrome mini indicators.<br />
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Its original namesake was introduced in 1959 and destined exclusively for the US export market. Less than 200 were built in Royal Enfield's Redditch factory and production ceased in the early 1960's.<br />
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Due in showrooms early next year, the Royal Enfield Fury will sell for £5500 in black and at £5895 in blue and white colour schemes.<br />
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See the Fury along with the full range of Royal Enfield motorcycles at <a href="http://www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/">Motorcycle Live</a>, which opens on 27th November and runs until 5th December 2010.</span>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-31273950537573366902010-11-14T15:03:00.000-08:002010-11-14T15:03:04.783-08:00Classic role for Royal Enfield in Harry Potter movie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibewNTRo1GV2PicfniXBimLpsmO_iCepxXvZc8HRXHaHsg3HKzNZu3CBPe-gB7IEpOKgi7-g878HwfRzv75SY8kDhdjsO39cFpnU5GTgci-KzNjNAsKghNIWkhDPkpvecVbsx3EgqC8bw/s1600/harry+potter+sidecar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibewNTRo1GV2PicfniXBimLpsmO_iCepxXvZc8HRXHaHsg3HKzNZu3CBPe-gB7IEpOKgi7-g878HwfRzv75SY8kDhdjsO39cFpnU5GTgci-KzNjNAsKghNIWkhDPkpvecVbsx3EgqC8bw/s1600/harry+potter+sidecar.jpg" /></a></div>ONE of the “stars” of the latest, much-anticipated Harry Potter blockbuster due to be released nationwide next week hails from the north Cotswolds.The pale blue Royal Enfield motorcyle and Watsonian sidecar which features in the seventh Harry Potter movie- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 -have been supplied by Blockley-based company Watsonian Squire.<br />
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Read the full article in <a href="http://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/8628602.Vehicle_to_star_in_Harry_Potte/">The Cotswold Journal</a>.Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-61053424126179533512010-11-02T16:15:00.000-07:002010-11-02T16:15:42.059-07:00Royal ride on the side for Harry Potter in the Deathly Hallows<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/T1yh7TfAQ8c?fs=1&hl=en_GB"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/T1yh7TfAQ8c?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />
<div class="Normal-P0"><span class="Normal-C3">Royal Enfield motorcycles will get off a to flying start in the latest Harry Potter movie – Deathly Hallows – which is due for UK release on 19</span><span class="Normal-C4">th</span><span class="Normal-C3"> November 2010. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) is rescued from his relatives’ house by Hagrid (played by Robbie Coltrane) riding a Royal Enfield Bullet Classic, paired with a Watsonian Manx sidecar. Royal Enfield UK supplied a number of sidecar outfits to be used in the dramatic chase sequence, filmed on location in and around London. The Blackwall Tunnel has never looked so exciting! Visit the official movie website at <a href="http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallows/mainsite/index.html">http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallows/mainsite/index.html</a></span></div>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-65977887220669971952010-10-20T15:26:00.000-07:002010-10-20T15:26:21.993-07:00Royal ride for Harry PotterWatch out for the Royal Enfield Classic 500/Watsonian Manxsidecar outfit in the latest Harry Potter movie. Deathly Hallows premieres in UK cinermas on 19th November and we're expecting some spectacular sidecar stunts. <br />
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In case you're wondering why the young wizard is travelling by sidecar, he's being rescued from his home by Hagrid.<br />
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Now that's magic!Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-16717432472540570962010-08-09T14:56:00.000-07:002010-08-09T14:56:14.202-07:00Watsonian Squire cocktail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjaHW8sRHGXcRtpQG1mRHdDbZZx6UOAacrVZY0EizRyY_G8zNP1kcqTJdIhm99Cb2tRcxc94T_jADvbtxtSKUpXU5vOOlwKKETUY34hwOzISDftU1mdGZJHB7yooTllQIx-DhklD4Mr4/s1600/thermidor3a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjaHW8sRHGXcRtpQG1mRHdDbZZx6UOAacrVZY0EizRyY_G8zNP1kcqTJdIhm99Cb2tRcxc94T_jADvbtxtSKUpXU5vOOlwKKETUY34hwOzISDftU1mdGZJHB7yooTllQIx-DhklD4Mr4/s320/thermidor3a.jpg" /></a></div>This is incredible. But true. Well, it appears on a blog in the USA. In San Francisco there is a new Thermidor restaurant (in the Mint Plaza area), which serves a specialt drink called the Watsonian Squire (cost $9). Made with Spanish brandy, oloroso sherry, honey, lemon, and orange bitters, the drink is served up in a sugar-rimmed martini glass. Well, that's a new take on the sidecar cocktail! Read all about it at <a href="http://singleguychef.blogspot.com/2010/08/thermidor-at-san-franciscos-mint-plaza.html">http://singleguychef.blogspot.com/2010/08/thermidor-at-san-franciscos-mint-plaza.html</a>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-74084882400496907872010-07-28T13:41:00.000-07:002010-07-28T13:44:07.199-07:00WEST END RUN FOR ROYAL ENFIELD<div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Royal Enfield's 500cc Classic<span style="background-color: #444444;"></span> in Lewis Leathers trim is now in production, with the first customers taking delivery of this limited edition model. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieIh_w0H6PeGHEdf30tUd6vOFLEw8zBkCdlHKy4rdRKMM0K_bp0ztqGYC9gHx-wLFsLfSDkhoalP77W4TcUHKZ7LTRQUjc7Xsu2fSLQ4z-DVaeF3NrXHA9nzWZ7CiBnuyL8zjqgSViZPg/s1600/4720637261_cdb7fafcdc_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieIh_w0H6PeGHEdf30tUd6vOFLEw8zBkCdlHKy4rdRKMM0K_bp0ztqGYC9gHx-wLFsLfSDkhoalP77W4TcUHKZ7LTRQUjc7Xsu2fSLQ4z-DVaeF3NrXHA9nzWZ7CiBnuyL8zjqgSViZPg/s320/4720637261_cdb7fafcdc_b.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Conceived by vintage style aficionado Nick Clements, (<a href="http://www.ekmresponse.com/Services/Redirect.aspx?To=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5uaWNrY2xlbWVudHMuY28udWs=&CID=16316&COID=6989363&Hash=2242da5104d74ece818eac4324fa16ec0b7f0dd6aec88f368b9df0217a6f6d16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nickclements.co.uk</a>), of the Royal College of Art in London, this specially commissioned model pays homage to Britain's oldest motorcycle clothing company, Lewis Leathers, which was established in London's West End in 1892.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Based around the current Bullet Classic 500 that is powered by Royal-Enfield's new fuel-injected single cylinder engine, Clements has given the popular machine a complete makeover, enhancing its traditional appearance with numerous vintage styling cues. Featuring a special paint scheme on the tank with matching graphics on the mudguards and side panels, the Lewis Leathers limited edition also has a bespoke two-tone solo leather seat in black and cream. Behind the seat are leather panniers, embossed with the Lewis Leathers logo in gold, individually mounted on a sub frame attached to the rear mudguard. An upswept sports silencer adds further style and delivers an authentic ‘sound track' to the experience. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Production is limited to just 50 machines, each of which is individually numbered on the tank. Priced at £5695 on the road the Lewis Leathers Bullet Classic may be ordered through franchised Royal Enfield dealers across the UK. To find out more call <b>01386 700907</b> or visit </span></span><a href="http://www.royal-enfield.com/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">www.royal-enfield.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></span></span></span></div>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-39639121740703622532010-07-14T14:58:00.000-07:002010-07-14T14:58:14.990-07:00RAF Cosford Air Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87QAQ8ARuHPunUSupVn7fTxKOMbeOBVDqRl6TggPQg2iOmBIoZ3PvzsMQtWEfE1TdeGOSmy-b6mFL-Leyv7I-YnJ00BF1P932mW9UIoeROID0Wa2wMbZ_QnuRm7hBJIEpedwjuc38m44/s1600/RAF+Cos+thanks+130710.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87QAQ8ARuHPunUSupVn7fTxKOMbeOBVDqRl6TggPQg2iOmBIoZ3PvzsMQtWEfE1TdeGOSmy-b6mFL-Leyv7I-YnJ00BF1P932mW9UIoeROID0Wa2wMbZ_QnuRm7hBJIEpedwjuc38m44/s320/RAF+Cos+thanks+130710.JPG" /></a></div>We received this letter from RAF Cosford thanking us for lending them a brace of Trials bikes for their air show. Being military types they assumed they were Lee Enfields (the famous rifles) not Royal Enfields (the famous motorcycles), although the Redditch factory originally supplied parts to the Enfield armaments factory (hence "Built Like a Gun") so it all makes sense in the end.<br />
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Anyway, the RAF loved the bikes, which "coped well both in the heat of the morning and the rain and mud of the afternoon." <br />
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Our staff also enjoyed themselves at the air show and we hope to return next year.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cosfordairshow.co.uk/">www.cosfordairshow.co.uk</a>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-78984488684509275702010-07-06T12:30:00.000-07:002010-07-06T12:30:45.362-07:00New Battle Green colour for Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Y-FEwcUNcSmJ9Zynh0N3mvhotwzpAuKDqwbJQ6s_935-y2n9P1MibINpC_Cmjtbcy8bu_6OJWHWC9V9suS9vtOM_NkVjvHf_rSVTXB6CGk5LT0fPi1jxZ-nV-sixGg-NbTIil45G_1w/s1600/ClassicBG6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Y-FEwcUNcSmJ9Zynh0N3mvhotwzpAuKDqwbJQ6s_935-y2n9P1MibINpC_Cmjtbcy8bu_6OJWHWC9V9suS9vtOM_NkVjvHf_rSVTXB6CGk5LT0fPi1jxZ-nV-sixGg-NbTIil45G_1w/s320/ClassicBG6.jpg" /></a></div><br />
For 2010 the Royal Enfield Bullet Classic will be available in a Battle Green uniform in tribute to the manufacturer's long association with the Indian Army, which dates back to 1949. With bodywork, frame and wheel rims painted in matt green, the Battle Green model offers a distinctive vintage military aesthetic, but is in all other respects a modern motorcycle for today's roads.<br />
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Powered by the latest 500cc fuel injected engine that was introduced in 2009, the Battle Green Classic produces 28bhp with 41.3Nm of torque @ 4000rpm. Along with the new engine the Classic has smaller 18” wheels (compared to the previous 19” size) shod with Avon Road Rider tyres. This package delivers enhanced performance and handling with reduced emissions and maintenance compared to the machines originally supplied to the armed forces. <br />
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Demand for Royal Enfield motorcycles is so strong that the factory has announced plans to double production, with progressive increases in capacity over the next three years, allowing the brand to continue to keep pace with the brisk sales of its new model line. Output is forecast to grow from 52,000 motorcycles this year to 70,000 units for 2011, reaching 90,000 in 2012 and finally 100,000 units or more by 2013.<br />
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The Battle Green Bullet Classic can return up to 80mpg and retails for £4895- on the road, with a 2-year warranty for peace of mind.<br />
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Contact 01386 700907 or at <a href="http://www.royal-enfield.com/">www.royal-enfield.com</a>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-71844375977849633342010-07-01T13:05:00.000-07:002010-07-01T13:05:20.597-07:00Royal Enfield Trials at Cosford Airshow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAviV0Geo26BOSqZRccgMEhEVPvwD2d8TXLZwsTMAlf73oJSg6nii2BuTVV_Flpi0qmHf3CvHMyO3e7wlY8zIoOZyE1HIXNbDjXvIp2NZAxCU-2q82wTjNxQ7HPVFBZ2C9Fl1XJjLRy0o/s1600/COSFORD2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAviV0Geo26BOSqZRccgMEhEVPvwD2d8TXLZwsTMAlf73oJSg6nii2BuTVV_Flpi0qmHf3CvHMyO3e7wlY8zIoOZyE1HIXNbDjXvIp2NZAxCU-2q82wTjNxQ7HPVFBZ2C9Fl1XJjLRy0o/s320/COSFORD2010.jpg" /></a></div>Royal Enfield joined the RAF recently, when two Trials bikes were chosen for emergency/escort/logistics duties at the <a href="http://www.cosfordairshow.co.uk/">Cosford Airshow</a>. Both macines were used continuously between 6.30am and 8pm (or should that be "Zero six hundred to twenty hundred hours, over") with numerous starts, crawler work, some periods of brisk "situation attendances" and all in a mixture of 25 degrees heat interspersed with torrential thunderstorms. <br />
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"The RAF personnel were heaping praise on the machines all day, especially when the weather turned nasty in the afternoon and the vintage trials pattern Ensign tyres enabled them to get the large crowds [50,000 people!] away safely" reports Rob Jones, General Manager at Royal Enfield UK (2nd from left).<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As a matter of interest the plane in the background is a Jaguar ground attack jet, which was in service with the RAF until 2007. Apparently it is slightly faster than a Royal Enfield.</span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks to Steve Smith or <a href="http://www.midlandsroyalenfield.com/">Midlands Royal Enfield</a> for his support during the day and </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="312185611-14062010">Tim Nettleton (RAF - left) for organising everything and everyone. </span></span>Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664149723244214302.post-65344461283072030662010-06-25T14:20:00.000-07:002010-06-25T14:20:27.873-07:00BEER BIKE UP FOR GRABS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Xokts4LNGYq5gXFcHwouj4BDXblIu5_CaojeysAtRymwKKDr_hrVWGRimD42QQJGjdaHKzUSiRdEQEPdfetktoNQUHcQ4XqUTFTzWC3ZfUE0qc4MYlATq1VP7btEL8OX4PFbHSr7PXs/s1600/HobgoblinRoyalEnfield.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Xokts4LNGYq5gXFcHwouj4BDXblIu5_CaojeysAtRymwKKDr_hrVWGRimD42QQJGjdaHKzUSiRdEQEPdfetktoNQUHcQ4XqUTFTzWC3ZfUE0qc4MYlATq1VP7btEL8OX4PFbHSr7PXs/s320/HobgoblinRoyalEnfield.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Wychwood Brewery's Hobgoblin has teamed up with the classic British motorcycle brand Royal Enfield to create an exclusive ‘Hobgoblin Bullet' model.<br />
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The craftily crafted Hobgoblin beer brand features on the unique machine, which will be given away free in a prize draw.<br />
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Ian Ward, brand manager at Wychwood, said: "The Hobgoblin Bullet is a great ‘one off' with a unique blue paint job and legendary graphics of the Hobgoblin, there was no way we could put a price on it. So we've chosen to give it away to one lucky beer and bikes fan."<br />
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The Royal Enfield Hobgoblin Bullet is a 500cc single cylinder motorcycle, designed in a classic 1950's style but suitable for today's modern roads thanks to fuel injection, indicators and electric start. Look out for the bike at this year's Great British Beer Festival and the NEC Bike Show.<br />
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The prize draw will be open until November 30th 2010 and entrants can put themselves forward to win by texting HOBGOBLIN ENFIELD to 60300 or through the Wychwood website <a href="http://www.wychwood.co.uk/">www.wychwood.co.uk</a>. For information on Royal Enfield motorcycles go to <a href="http://www.royal-enfield.com/">www.royal-enfield.com</a>. Winners will be notified by post following the prize draw.Watsonian Squire - Royal Enfield UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13126676608490043289noreply@blogger.com1