Publish On 28/02/23, By Adminsahil
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Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, having been founded in 1901 in Redditch, England.
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The company's iconic bullet-shaped fuel tank was introduced in 1949 and has become a symbol of the brand.
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Royal Enfield motorcycles have been used in several wars, including World War I and World War II.
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In the 1950s and 1960s, Royal Enfield motorcycles dominated the Indian market and became a popular choice for police and military vehicles.
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The company's flagship model, the Royal Enfield Bullet, has been in production since 1932 and is one of the longest-lived motorcycle models in history.
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In the 1960s and 1970s, Royal Enfield merged with other British motorcycle companies, including Norton and Matchless, to form the Norton-Villiers-Enfield (NVE) group.
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Royal Enfield motorcycles were featured in the popular 1960s film, "The Great Escape," starring Steve McQueen.
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In 2018, Royal Enfield opened its first manufacturing facility outside of India, in Thailand.
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The current CEO of the company, B. Govindarajan and he is also the CEO of Eicher Motors, one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in India.
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Royal Enfield's motorcycles are known for their distinctive "thumping" sound, which is caused by the design of the engine's crankshaft and is a trademark of the brand.