Royal Enfield was founded in the United Kingdom under the name "Enfield Cycle Company".
Royal Enfield manufactured their first motorcycle in 1900.
In 1910, they manufactured a 425cc V-twin (2.25 hp).
Royal Enfield made bikes for the Army during World War 2.
In the 1930`s, a four-valve, single-cylinder was introduced, and called the "Bullet".
Then between 1956 and 1960, the Bullet was released in several models.
From 1955 to 1959, Royal Enfield sold bikes in the U.S. under the Indian name.
The U.K. company was sold in 1962.
By 1967 the Redditch factory was closed.
Royal Enfield closed in 1970.
Enfield India however continued to manufacture Bullets.
The Enfield factory, located in India, is owned by Eicher Limited.
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