125 Years in Motion - Royal Enfield North America Celebrating Milestone Anniversary All Year
As Royal Enfield celebrates its 125th Anniversary in 2026, the brand’s event program shifts up a gear heading into spring, with more events than ever scheduled across the U.S and Canada.
Fresh off the back of Daytona Bike Week where Royal Enfield North America launched the iconic Classic 650, with customer test rides taking place even before the bikes hit dealers, the brand’s ‘Open House’ event is now in full swing, with test rides now available on the range at dealers across the U.S and Canada.
As well as the upcoming Open House program, Royal Enfield made its debut at the renowned Biltwell 100 race in Ridgecrest, CA, last weekend, where the all-new Mana Black Himalayan was on display for the first time, while also making its competitive debut in the Mojave Desert too.
Back on the tarmac, the Build.Train.Race road race series hits the track on April 17 at Road Atlanta for another season, with the all-female racing series growing in popularity, boasting a grid of riders set to do battle on their own-built Continental GT Royal Enfields before the second round at Road America takes place from May 29 - 31.
Rolling into Ventura Raceway, CA on April 25, is the third round of the Build.Train.Race Flattrack series, where, like its sister road race series, a packed grid of female riders are set to go bar-to-bar once again on the dirt. Rounds 1 and 2 at Daytona saw Emma Gottsch take the flag on her INT650, with a strong field of riders looking set to make the rest of the season extra competitive.
Nathan Kolbe of Royal Enfield North America elaborated on the brand's 125-year celebrations, commenting, “There’s real momentum right now for Royal Enfield as a brand, which is especially exciting in such a milestone year. We’ve had new products launched, we’ve got more customer events happening than ever before and our Build.Train.Race program grows in its impact each season.
“We’re also super excited to be part of the global 125th year celebrations. Many initiatives are in the pipeline or already activated, all aimed at making our ever-growing community more engaged and part of the Royal Enfield family. From our own Open House events at dealers across the U.S and Canada, to large-scale partnerships like the recent Rome Marathon, we’re determined to make 2026 the best year yet for every Royal Enfield fan.
As 2026 develops, so will the Royal Enfield North America events calendar. At the heart of Royal Enfield is its Riders Club of North America, a newly-formed community that offers riders across the U.S and Canada ride-out events and experiences with other like-minded enthusiasts. This free-to-join club for Royal Enfield owners is run through individual dealer branches, with events posted on the Riders Club webpage at https://www.royalenfield.com/us/en/rides-and-club/
To see what’s going on in detail for 2026, visit Royal Enfield North America’s events section at www.royalenfield.com
Want to learn more about Royal Enfield’s 125 year history? Then check this out https://youtu.be/YJBmjaUt-nU?si=9FW7Pr8AbIB8hwfU
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About Royal Enfield:
The oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, Royal Enfield has created beautifully crafted motorcycles since 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. A leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market, Royal Enfields are engaging, uncomplicated, accessible and fun to ride; a vehicle for exploration and self-expression. It’s an approach the brand calls ‘Pure Motorcycling’.
Royal Enfield’s premium middleweight line-up includes a range of twin-cylinder 650cc models including the Bear 650, INT 650, Continental GT 650, Shotgun 650 and Super Meteor 650. In addition, the new liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 engine has garnered great interest with the Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450. The even more affordable 350cc models consist of the Hunter 350, Meteor 350, Bullet 350, Classic 350 and Goan Classic 350. Riders and a passionate community are fostered with a rich profusion of events at a local, regional and international level. Royal Enfield operates through nearly 4,000 stores in 80+ countries around the globe, including approximately 150 dealers in North America.
