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Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Classic, Hunter, Bullet, Meteor help Royal Enfield record 26% sales growth in May; exports see sharp uptick
Royal Enfield has registered 28 per cent growth in the 350 cc motorcycle segment. Royal Enfield has registered 28 per cent growth in the 350 cc motorcycle segment. Check Offers Eicher Motors Limited, owner of the Royal Enfield, has announced in a regulatory filing that the iconic motorcycle manufacturer has posted 26 per cent year-on-year (YoY) sales growth in May 2025. The motorcycle manufacturer that is known for building retro-themed models has registered 28 per cent YoY sales growth last month in the 350 cc segment, while in the higher engine-capacity category, it has recorded a 16 per cent growth. The homegrown motorcycle manufacturer that sells products like popular models in the 350 cc segment, including the Classic 350, Bullet 350, Hunter 350, and Meteor 350, has sold 76,492 units in May 2025, as compared to 59,852 units recorded in the same month last year. In the first two months of this financial year, Royal Enfield registered 150,774 units in this segment, up by 14 per cent from 132,718 units sold in the same period a year ago. In the category with engine capacity of higher than 350 cc, Royal Enfield sells models like the Classic 650, Scram 440, Bear 650, Guerrilla 450, Shotgun 650, Himalayan, Super Meteor 650, Interceptor 650, and Continental GT 650. In this segment, the motorcycle manufacturer sold 12,937 units last month, up by 16 per cent from 11,158 units sold in the same month a year ago. In this segment, Royal Enfield sold 25,214 motorcycles in April and May this year, up by 25 per cent from 20,162 units sold in the same period a year ago. Total sales of Royal Enfield, combining both domestic and international market numbers in May 2025, were 89,429 units, up 26 per cent from 71,010 units recorded in the same month a year ago. Also, in the first two months of this fiscal, total sales of the motorcycle manufacturer were 175,988 units, up by 15 per cent from 152,880 units sold during the same period last fiscal. Exports of Royal Enfield have grown significantly in May 2025, as the company registered 13,609 units, up by 82 per cent from 7,479 units sold in the same month a year ago. On the other hand, in April and May this year, the company shipped 24,166 units to overseas markets, up by 69 per cent from 14,311 units recorded in the same period a year ago. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 02 Jun 2025, 10:35 AM IST
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Royal Enfield hits record high with 2.8 lakh quarterly sales, crosses 1 million units in FY25
Royal Enfield has posted its highest-ever quarterly sales, clocking 2,80,801 units in Q4 FY25, a 23.2% growth over the same period last year, parent company Eicher Motors announced on Wednesday. The iconic bike maker crossed the 1 million mark in annual sales for the first time in its history in the year ending FY25, with volumes reaching 1,002,893 units, up 10% year-on-year. Domestic sales stood at 902,757 units (up 8.1%), while exports surged 29.7% to touch 100,136 motorcycles. 'Despite a slow start to the year, we built strong momentum in the second half, launching six new motorcycles, achieving a record festive season and seeing healthy demand across all our products," said B. Govindarajan, MD of Eicher Motors and CEO of Royal Enfield. 'Royal Enfield stood head and shoulders above everyone else to sell one million motorcycles annually, for the first time in its history. What excites me the most is that we have done it all quietly, consistently and with a sense of purpose… I genuinely believe we are just getting started," added Siddhartha Lal, Chairman, Eicher Motors. Live Events In FY25, Royal Enfield launched six new models including the Guerrilla 450, Bear 650, and Classic 650, and made its entry into the EV space by unveiling its dedicated electric brand, Flying Flea, with launches slated for 2026. Eicher Motors reported a 27% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,362 crore for Q4FY25, beating Street estimates of Rs 1,265 crore. The company's highest-ever quarterly revenue from operations stood at Rs 5,241 crore, while EBITDA rose 11.4% YoY to Rs 1,258 crore. Sequentially, profit after tax rose 16% from Rs 1,170 crore in Q3FY25. Total revenue also grew 5.4% from the previous quarter's Rs 4,973 crore. For the full financial year, Eicher Motors' net profit climbed 18% to Rs 4,734 crore, while annual revenue rose 14% to Rs 18,870 crore.
NDTV
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Custom-Built Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Is American-Style Heartthrob
Royal Enfield motorcycles have been the subject of interest for modifications for a very long time. The bikes of the brand, like the Bullet 350, Classic 350, Continental GT 650, and others, have undergone treatments that forced them to relinquish their identity completely by transforming their body types. Now, the relatively new bikes of the brand, like the Super Meteor 650 and Classic 650, have also caught the attention of those interested in transforming RE bikes. One such example is the custom-built Super Meteor 650, which has been transformed into an American-style chopper with multiple intricate details. Before we begin diving into the details of the changes, it is worth noting that the modifiers have made lots of efforts to build the bike without altering the frame of the Super Meteor 650. Apart from that, the first thing that catches attention is the round headlamp, which seems to be smaller compared to the one offered on the stock bike. Additionally, the stock handlebars have been replaced by the ape hanger style handlebars. All of these elements embrace a chrome finish for a shiny appearance. Also Read: Triumph Scrambler 400 XC Launched In India At Rs 2.94 Lakh: Details Moving ahead, the modifiers have given the bike a new custom paint job with a green base and glittery gold elements. This paint with pinstripes and unique design elements can be seen on the tank, front and rear fenders, and the side panels. The chopper is being called "Reverie" by the modifiers, and the name is highlighted on the tank. Along with this, the side panels have a thin metallic plate with text on it, which is in sync with the metallic plate running through the middle of the tank, which continues to the rear fender. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eimor Customs (@eimorcustoms) The bike also gets a new design for the saddle, which is upholstered in what seems to be leather with stitching on it. Adding retro vibes to the whole thing is a sissy bar mounted at the rear end. Meanwhile, there is no mention of mechanical changes in the machine. However, the riding triangle of the bike has changed because of the modifications.
NDTV
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin Trademarked- Launch Soon
Royal Enfield is on a product offensive, introducing multiple products in the market while many others are in the pipeline. Recently, the manufacturer launched the Classic 650 Twin, expanding its range of 650 cc bikes. Now, the automaker seems to be planning on expanding this range further, as the OEM has filed a trademark for the Bullet 650 Twin name. Considering the history of the manufacturer, it won't be too far-fetched to speculate that a Bullet 650 will soon be in the market. Previously, the Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin has been spotted testing on different occasions. With the trademark filing, the brand seems to have moved a step closer to the launch. The bike will likely share a lot of mechanical elements with the Classic 650 Twin. Specifically, it is likely to have the same 647 cc inline twin cylinder engine, which produces 46 hp of power and 52 Nm of peak torque. It functions with a six-speed transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch. Also Read: Looking at the Royal Enfield Classic 650, the Bullet 650 will likely borrow a lot of design elements from its 350 cc sibling on sale in the country. It is expected to have a round headlamp with a tear-drop shaped fuel tank. The tank might feature the signature hand-painted pinstripes. Meanwhile, the rear end will continue to have the same boxy appeal with a single-piece seat. Housing the 650 cc engine, the bike will offer a rather bulky appearance, suspended on twin-shock absorbers at the rear end, and telescopic front forks. Braking responsibility will be handled by a 320 mm disc with twin-piston floating caliper at front end. The rear end of the bike will have a 300 mm disc with twin-piston floating calipers. Simultaneously, Royal Enfield is also working on a 750 cc platform, which will be employed on various products. The first of this range is likely to be a Himalayan 750.
Mint
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
Royal Enfield Classic 650: The ‘Raja Gaadi' returns
When I was in my 20s in the 1990s, the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 was considered the raja gaadi (king's carriage), especially the black and chrome Machismo variant. No other company made a motorcycle with a higher cubic capacity. The Machismo, in spite of its infuriating idiosyncrasies—oil leaks, false neutrals, vicious back kicks—had undeniable road presence. Dripping with chrome and emitting its signature 'dhak dhak" exhaust note like a heartbeat, this Royal Enfield was the most majestic motorcycle until the last years of the analogue era. From the doodhwalla to the college dude and from the family man with four onboard to the foreigner riding in the Himalaya to find himself, the Bullet was a fusion of form and function. I bought the Machismo in 1998 because I had to ride from Pune to Mumbai and back every weekend and there was simply no other motorcycle that felt stable on the highway, had a generous seat, and could comfortably cruise at 70kmph. In the five years that followed I did road trips with that motorcycle from Mumbai to Delhi, Ladakh and Kashmir. Since then, the motorcycle market has transformed. The influx of higher cubic capacity motorcycles, cruisers and adventure motorcycles, including those from the revitalised Royal Enfield, meant that the Bullet 350 sank to the lower echelons of the motorcycle hierarchy. In 2019, when I first rode the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the Royal Enfield Interceptor, I remember thinking that both, though delightful, were such a deviation from that classic Royal Enfield design DNA. My 1998 Royal Enfield Machismo still drew design cues from post-WWII Royal Enfield models, for example the teardrop-shaped tank, the generous curvaceous fenders and the bulbous triangular side panels—form factors that have graced most RE motorcycles from the end of the Second World War to the Kargil War. Also read: Dreame X 40 Ultra: This robotic cleaner doesn't exist in a vacuum The immediate thought that followed was how wonderful the Interceptor's 650cc twin-cylinder engine would have been to power my good-looking Royal Enfield Machismo on all those long-distance highway adventures I'd had. The answer to that wishful thinking is the Royal Enfield's Classic 650. With its launch, the company has reclaimed the 'Rajah Gaadi" moniker and pinned it firmly to a motorcycle worthy of the endearment. Straight off the bat, I must acknowledge how gorgeous this motorcycle looks. Straight on, from the side or the rear, it is attractive from every angle. The moment I laid eyes on the black and chrome variant, it brought on a sentimental sense of déjà vu. A tug at the heartstrings and a sense of familiarity, and I was fleetingly transported back to Madhu Scooters, Pune, in August 1998 where I had first set eyes upon the black and chrome Royal Enfield Bullet Machismo 350. I have a sneaky suspicion that this is exactly the kind of emotion that Royal Enfield is hoping the Classic 650 will evoke. And not just from men. I suspect that women fond of motorcycling will also be rendered weak at the knees by the Classic 650. The Classic 350 remains the company's best-selling motorcycle thanks to its retro design, smooth riding experience and the new J-series 350cc engine. With the Classic 650, Royal Enfield has shoehorned the smooth 650cc engine into a motorcycle whose form has origins far back in the vintage British motorcycle era. The headlight nacelle (with a LED headlight and the signature tiger lights), the beautifully shaped fuel tank, the arched rear bumper, the retro single seat, the rear headlight and the bulbous triangular side panels all take inspiration from Royal Enfield motorcycles of the past. There are modern touches—the USB-C charging port under the left switch pod, and RE's tripper navigation display along with a digital trip meter. The fit and finish is fantastic with dollops of chrome on the flagship variant and a fabulous paint finish on the non-chrome variants. The attention to detail—especially the nicely kerned throttle body covers, the chromed switchgear and mirror stalks, and the big levers—is extravagant for a motorcycle priced at just ₹ 3.5 lakh. So what is it like to ride? Sadly, this motorcycle's rear suspension set up is the same as the RE Shotgun 650 with 90mm of travel and is rather stiff. This motorcycle just doesn't have that supple, much-admired shock-absorbing feel of the Classic 350 and the new Bullet 350. While this is not much of a bother on butter smooth roads, on broken roads there will be some rude shocks. However, this 243kg motorcycle is well balanced and was sweet and easy to ride on the twisty roads around Coonoor in the Nilgiris. Even when I went around steep hairpin bends at single-digit speed, it did not feel ungainly. The seating position is relaxed and familiar because the handlebar, seat and footpeg triangle is nearly the same as the Classic 350. This motorcycle corners very well; inspiring enough confidence for footpeg scraping lean angles. The 650cc engine, which I am well accustomed to by now, still manages to bring a smile to the face on a smooth road where the throttle can be whacked open. It will easily hold 140kmph on the fast, smooth expressways cropping up all over India. Back in Coonoor, crossing over some sadistic speed breakers sent a jolt up my spine—something that wouldn't have happened with the Classic 350. The rear brake is a bit overenthusiastic with its ABS coming into play a tad too early and sending the rear wheel into a slight skitter during hard braking around a corner. On the other hand, the front brake needs four fingers of pressure rather than just two for hard stops. The Classic 650 is available in four colours: Vallam Red and Bruntingthorpe Blue at ₹ 3.37 lakh; Teal with a colour-matched frame, centre stand and side stand at ₹ 3.41 lakh; and Black Chrome at ₹ 3.50 lakh (all prices ex-showroom). With this pricing, the Classic 650 sits bang in the middle of Royal Enfield's 650cc motorcycle range. It is cheaper than the Shotgun and the Super Meteor, but more expensive than the Interceptor and the Continental GT. Would I buy it? Without a second thought, it has my heart. I will just have to avoid bumpy roads when I am out with it. Also read: AI tools to help you stay calm in a complex world
