Royal Enfield Global Registrations hit the new all-time record. In 2024, global registrations have been 944.000 (+4.7%) becoming the 10th largest 2-Wheeler manufacturer in the World. The 1 million milestone should be hit in 2025.
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Royal Enfield is a great success story started when the owner, Eicher Motor, in 2013 decided to build a new and modern plant in Oragadam (India), the base for volume expansion. If in 2012 global sales were only 113K, 99.9% made in India, in 2025 the milestone of 1 million annual sales will be achieved.
Indeed, with the last two selling years hitting the all-time record, the milestone is very near and should not be failed this year.
In 2024, global registrations have been 944.000 (+4.7%).
Sales growth was steady in the Indian region (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and others) with a +4.3%, but was relevant in North America (+11.6%) and in LATAM (+14.0%). Sales were positive in the ASEAN (+7.3%) and Western Europe (+3.1%) as well
Royal Enfield actually ranks as 10th 2-Wheeler manufacturer in the world, while considering only the motorcycle segment (excluding scooters and moped) it is seventh.
Royal Enfield Heritage
Royal Enfield is a company 100% controlled by the Indian conglomerate Eicher. Located in Chennai (India) is among the largest motorcycles company worldwide. The history of this company started at the at the beginning of the 20th century. Indeed, in 1901 Royal Enfield brought to the market its first motorcycles.
In 1949 K. R. Sundaram Iyer launches Madras Motors to import British motorcycles within India’s territory. Besides Norton and Matchless machines, he sells Royal Enfields.
In 1952 Madras Motors receives an order from the Indian Army for 800 350cc Bullets. At the beginning of 1953, the shipping arrived in India and they proved to be a great success because of their hardy and easy to maintain aspects. Johnny Brittain won the prestigious Scottish Six Days Trial on his 350cc Bullet, “HNP 331”.
In 1955 the Redditch company became partner of Madras Motors and they founded ‘Enfield India’. They engaged in the construction of a purpose-built factory at Tiruvottiyur, near Madras.
In 1956 the Tiruvottiyur factory opened and Bullets began to be manufactured under license. The early production was based on machines that came from England in sets subsequently assembled in Madras. A total of 163 Bullets were built by the end of that year.
In 1964 the iconic Continental GT café racer was launched to great acclaim when a team of photojournalists ride it from John ‘o Groats to Lands End in under 24 hours, by way of 7 laps at the Silverstone circuit. The GT featured a racing petrol tank, clip-on handlebars, rear sets, a humped race seat, rev counter and a swept-back exhaust.
Production of motorcycles ceased in 1970 and the original Redditch, Worcestershire-based company was dissolved in 1971.
Enfield of India continued producing the ‘Bullet’, as “Enfield Bullet”, due to dispute around the legitimacy of using the “Royal” nameplate. Finally, in the 1999 a lawsuit over the use of ‘Royal’, brought by trademark owner David Holder, was judged in favour of Enfield of India. The brand “Royal Enfield” was back in the market with the Bullet 350 and the new models designed and produced in India, including Cafe Racers, Cruisers, Retros and Adventure Tourers.
In 1977, Royal Enfield was back at home because of Indian companies export of the 350cc Bullet to the UK and Europe. Sales grew rapidly as the bikes developed, followed by classic British motorcycle enthusiasts.
In 1994, the Eicher Group acquired Enfield India Limited. The company was renamed Royal Enfield Motors Limited.
In 2013 Royal Enfield commenced to manufacture at its second facility at Oragadam, Tamil Nadu. With increased capacity, the state-of-art factory will be the nucleus of the company’s global ambitions in the future.
In 2014, Royal Enfield introduced the possibility of a new retail experience by opening the first-of-its-kind exclusive gear store at Khan Market, New Delhi.
