Royal Enfield has partnered with Moto Royale in an import and distribution agreement to develop a retail base with the first Royal Enfield exclusive dealership opening its doors in Cape Town early in 2025. Pre-orders for the full line up of Royal Enfields mid-size models opened to the buying public on the 16th of December 2024.
Established in 1901, Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production and has over 2,800 outlets all over the world, which includes just over 200 Royal Enfield exclusive stores. Royal Enfield offers a 3 year manufacturers warranty, 3 years of road side assistance as well as free membership to the Royal Enfield Riders Club. They will host regular community events.
Sounds good to us!
Internationally, we have been following Royal Enfields progress and growth and models like the Himalayan 450 and the Scram 411 are getting some really good reviews from the international media, so we do look forward to riding them when they hit our shores.
For now, importers Moto Royale, are focussing on 10 key models but are quite happy to land any model that customers pre-order.
Moto Royale is based in Cape Town and is owned and operated by a diverse group of Royal Enfield lovers. And this is good news for the brand, which has had a small footprint locally and never seemed to have the ‘get up and go’ needed to develop the brand here. The plan is to have stores, outlets and service centres opening countrywide over the next while.
10 key models to hit SA:
The Bullet first rolled off the production line in 1932, and in the 1950’s an order of 500 units was placed by the Indian Army and quickly became an integral part of India’s culture, and as they say in the classics, “the rest is history”. In 2023, the Bullet arrived back in Europe with modern refinements like dual channel ABS, USB ports and electronic fuel injection, but basically sticking with all the nostalgia of the original Indian Army units from the 1950’s.
It’s piowered by a 4 stroke single, fuel injected air cooled 350cc mill, that develops just over 20 horses and 27 Nm of torque with a healthy exhaust note. Sticking to the classic and timeless looks, the Classic 350 retains all the curves like the teardrop fuel tank, headlight and singular paint colours synonymous with bikes of that era. It’s got all the mod cons like their “Tripper” turn by turn navigation system in the instrument cluster powered by Google.
With its shorter wheelbase, lighter weight and tighter geometry, it sure looks pretty.
The Meteor 350 is “aimed at the the city and urban commuter who enjoys cruising the highways and byways, and chasing horizons in their spare time”. Equipped with the 350 single and all the mod cons it is aimed at the aspiring young biker as well as at the seasoned rider looking to downscale size but not enjoyment.
The Himalayan is a purposeful adventure motorcycle. It has a 21” front 17” rear wheel combination with large enduro footpegs and wide handlebars and a slim seat and tank. Increased ground clearance and longer travel suspension lets you choose your track.
“The Guerrilla 450 is all about design without distractions. No flashy frills. No pointless plastics. It has an athletic build with angles, purposeful edges, and muscles in all the right places.” TFeaturing the 452cc liquid-cooled Sherpa Engine, with 40Ps and 40 Nm of torque..
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650:
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is powered by Royal Enfield’s parallel twin cylinder engine. The 648cc engine offers 47 horsepower at 7150 RPM and a maximum of 52 Nm of torque at 5250 RPM.
“It’s a modern classic that retains the essence and appearance of an authentic British roadster, but with a splash of sun-soaked California.”
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650:
The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 takes its inspiration from the 1970s era of British motorcycling, with cast alloy wheels and blacked-out aesthetic. Alongside its classically-styled, ‘50s and ‘60s-inspired predecessors, it “Recaptures the spirit of the cafe racer culture.”
The GT 650 is powered by Royal Enfields parallel twin-cylinder enginethat offers 47 horsepower at 7150 RPM and a maximum of 52 Nm of torque at 5250 RPM.
The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650’s modular design enables it to switch between three modes: From single seater to double seater to luggage-carrying tourer. It is ergonomically optimised, with. Mid-set foot pegs, a low 795mm seat height and handlebars intuitively placed to work with the seat and footpeg position. Showa suspension, 1465mm wheelbase and low centre of gravity are made for riding in traffic, on highways and down twisty back roads without compromising comfort.
Wide 18” front and 17” rear tyres, combined with 320mm and 300mm disc brakes.
Looks like fun!
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650:
The Super Meteor 650 is designed for the open road, with uncluttered controls and retro styling. It boasts upside-down forks up front with a low-set, wide seat and a laid back riding stance.
A retro-inspired, digi-analog instrument panel with a floating LCD screen and built-in Tripper navigation delivers all the information you need.
We like what we see. The cool retro inspired machines have certainly piqued our interest and from what we have seen, pricing does seem to be very fair.
Initially based in The Cape, there will be dealers appointed Gauteng side soon, with more to follow nationally. If they keep us posted, we’ll keep you posted.
For more information go to https://moto-royale.co.za/
