Is Royal Enfield an Indian company?

The brand name was created by simply combining ‘Royal’ and the name of the town in which it was located – Enfield in England. The use of brand name Royal Enfield was licensed by the Crown in 1890.

The first-ever Royal Enfield motorcycle was built in 1901. It was essentially a bicycle with an engine mounted in front of the steering head.

Even after winning independence from the British in 1947, India remained on good terms with its former ruler. Royal Enfield motorcycles were sold in India since 1949.

In 1994, Eicher Motor Group acquired the company.