First manufactured in 1948, the original BSA Bantam was perhaps one of the most iconic two-wheelers that ushered in a new era of motorcycle culture. It was a pretty straightforward two-stroke single, coming in 125cc, 148cc, and 175cc capacities.| New Atlas
Even with all the economic uncertainty lately, it seems folks still love their motorcycles. And while global giants like KTM and Harley-Davidson have been struggling lately with declining sales, Royal Enfield has managed to achieve the opposite: surpassing a million motorcycle sales!| New Atlas
There is no way you’re looking at this custom and thinking it’s a Royal Enfield … until you spot the engine. It's the work of Pepo Rosell, aka XTR Pepo, a Madrid-based custom bike builder who is mostly found reviving twin-cylinder Italian bikes.| New Atlas
It's 2025 and as is the case with every new year, there’s plenty happening in the world of motorcycles. There are quite a few bike launches lined up for the next 12 months, from cruisers to adventure bikes, and sure enough, there are some cool ones to look out for.| New Atlas
The Royal Enfield FT450 slides onto our screens in style this week, followed by a spicy BMW K100RS scrambler from Australia. Lastly, the special edition Vespa Officina 8 offers up oodles of Italian flavor. Royal Enfield FT450 Hosted by professional flat track racer Gary Birtwistle at his UK-based training facility, Dirt Craft, the Royal Enfield Slide School is a way for riders to level up their skills and boost their confidence. No prior flat track experience is necessary, so it doesn’t mat...| Bike EXIF
"Go big or go home" was the motto of the ADV motorcycle industry for decades. But for a while now, a small-bore revolution has been gaining pace. The sub-500cc ADV class is now bristling with options, pointing to the next big automotive revolution.| New Atlas
KTM’s recent struggles haven't kept the Austrian bikemaker from introducing new bikes – such as the updated 790 Duke naked or the 125 Enduro R models. This time, the company has lifted the lid on its all-new 390 Adventure lineup.| New Atlas
STG Tracker builds a Trials-inspired Enfield 500... More than 75 years ago, the 1948 G2 350 Bullet debuted as the first motorcycle with an articulating swingarm, destined to become one of the best-selling Enfields in history. In 2009, Royal Enfield released the Classic 350 and 500 models,| BikeBound
A motorcycle is meant to take you from one place to another, right? That’s the whole purpose of all modes of transportation. But who said you can’t look cool doing that? That’s exactly the value proposition that the Royal Enfield Goan Classic offers.| New Atlas
When it comes to modern classic motoring, Royal Enfield occupies a pretty unique niche. To drive a brand new car with truly retro styling, you're paying through the nose for something like the Morgan AR Plus 4. On the other hand, you can pick up something like the Classic 500 motorcycle, in this…| New Atlas
The new 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 motorcycle – revealed at this year's EICMA – offers classic styling, affordability, and a comfortable ride. It's not perfect, especially when pushed beyond its remit, but if you like the look, you'll probably love the feel.| New Atlas
Royal Enfield hasn't tweaked the formula too much with its hugely accessible Himalayan adventure bike, but it's added some nice practicalities including a "Tripper" turn-by-turn navigation pod, switchable ABS and a couple of other small fixes.| New Atlas
Royal Enfield knows a thing or two about creating retro classics but a drag bike? That’s a stretch. Oregon-based ICON Motosports has created a custom café racer based on the Shotgun 650 that’ll turn heads again and again.| New Atlas
The entry-level adventure bike (ADV) class is heavily populated by the likes of KTM, Royal Enfield, and CFMoto’s hugely capable offerings. These 400-500cc bikes are fun, lightweight, and most importantly, affordable. Now, BMW is set to take on them all.| New Atlas
Royal Enfield’s famed 650 twin platform has been a big hit ever since the Interceptor and Continental GT came out. With the Shotgun 650 launching at the turn of the year, rumors were rife of upcoming models on this platform. Lo and behold, the Classic 650 and the Bear 650 are here.| New Atlas
The global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment has taken the wraps off not just its first-ever electric motorcycle, but also a separate EV vertical altogether, dubbed Flying Flea. RE has confirmed that it will arrive in Spring 2026.| New Atlas
With its casual bobber styling and easygoing twin-cylinder motor, the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 isn't the type of motorcycle you'd expect the unhinged crew at ICON Motosports to froth over. Nevertheless, Portland's finest were nonplussed when Royal Enfield asked them to customize one for the annual EICMA trade show. ICON specializes in the outrageous—and nothing is quite as outrageous as turning a mild-mannered cruiser into a bonkers café racer-cum-drag bike. But getting the Shotgun from t...| Bike EXIF
As the annual EICMA trade show wraps up in Milan, we're taking a look at some of our favorite highlights from the past week. We start with the new Royal Enfield Classic 650 and Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, then examine the bonkers 2025 KTM 1390 Super Duke GT. Husqvarna brought their new Pioneer electric dirt bike to the show, while Honda showed off a wild V3 prototype engine. 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Although Royal Enfield's twin-cylinder 650 platform has spawned several new bikes, each allurin...| Bike EXIF
The annual EICMA trade show is about to kick off, but some major OEMs haven't waited to show off their latest offerings. We look at the new Royal Enfield Bear 650 scrambler and the Triumph Tiger 800 Sport. On the custom bike front, we profile two retro-fabulous racing restomods; a Suzuki GS1200SS from Japan and a Yamaha RD350 from Spain. 2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650 Royal Enfield is back with another new announcement. This time it’s their beloved 650 cc twin that's getting a new variant, in ...| Bike EXIF
Himalayan 450 Rally from OrMotors... In 2016, Royal Enfield launched the original Himalayan, featuring a 411cc single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine developed from the ground up for the midsize adventure bike. The bike generally received strongly positive reviews, especially given its low| BikeBound
Ride impressions: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Tom Fossati and Matty Hayman There’s no doubt that the timeless classic styling and innovative décor of the now long established Royal Enfield 650s have contributed immensely to the [...]| Old Bike Australasia