The Royal Enfield that travelled from Punjab to the UK because how could anyone leave a Bullet behind!
Remember 'The Place Beyond the Pines' where a bike became a part of Luke (Ryan Gosling), Romina (Eva Mendes), and Jason's little family?
It turns out that real life is not very different from cinema!
So when a Punjabi family decided to settle in the UK, it isn't strange that they brought their bike along with them – even though they had to pay a hefty amount for the transportation!
Read on to know more.
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Bringing the bike along
Initially shared on TikTok and later reposted on Instagram by @ub1ub2, and now going viral on the internet – a video shows a container truck being unloaded. When the back of the truck opens, a Royal Enfield Bullet comes out of it. The motorcycle is seen to have a Punjabi license plate. However, that's not all that the truck carried. After the Bullet comes out, there's more – an entire house worth of furniture: a full sofa set, dining table, wing chairs, and beds!
Clearly, the Bullet is as essential as all the other elements to make a house a home!
The video, now raking up millions of views on social media, was captioned with, 'This is absolute boss behaviour—bro brought his home to his home."
In the comment section, the bike's owner, Rajguru, revealed the cost of the shipment, which was around £4,000 (over ₹4.6 lacs), and informed that everything arrived safely after a 40-day journey. He added that the furniture was specially ordered from Kartarpur, Punjab, because of its quality. Rajguru shared that his family is now settling permanently in their new home in Wolverhampton, England.
Royal Enfield Bullet: More than a motorcycle
The Royal Enfield is not just a motorcycle; it's an emblem of resilience and adventure.
Originally manufactured in Redditch, Worcestershire, UK, the brand has evolved into a global icon. Despite its British origins, Royal Enfield is now produced in Chennai, India, under the ownership of Eicher Motors.
For many in India, owning a Royal Enfield is a rite of passage. Models like the Bullet and Himalayan are not just modes of transportation; they are companions on journeys through rugged terrains and symbols of a free-spirited lifestyle.
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Transporting a Royal Enfield from India to the UK is no small feat. The UK has stringent regulations concerning vehicle imports, including the requirement for Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) for motorcycles. Indian models often lack the necessary certifications, making registration challenging.
So, when Rajguru and his family decided to settle in the UK and they did not want to leave behind their beloved bike, the family did not mind paying the hefty price for it.
Internet's take
The video on Instagram has already garnered a lot of attention with over 4 million views, and several netizens are calling it 'boss behavior'!
One internet user said, 'I can imagine how epic it must feel to reunite with your bike—especially a Bullet from Pind," while another person added, 'Everything is temporary, but BULLET is permanent."
One comment came, 'I love seeing the British complain about people "invading" their country like dw guys we're just there for the bland food,' while another person was astounded just enquiring about the shipping cost, saying, 'Hold on! how cheap has shipping become,' to which, someone else explained, 'It's not about shipping cost. From India we can buy full furniture for your house in just the cost of some Ashley or IKEA sofa ($2500-$4000).
So if you already have good furniture in your indian household then why not ship it instead of buying some here.'
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