1891
In November 1891, entrepreneurs Bob Walker Smith and Albert Eadie buy George Townsend & Co. of Hunt End, Redditch. Townsend’s is a well-respected needle manufacturer of almost 50 years standing which has recently begun manufacturing bicycles.
1909
Royal Enfield’s first V-twin, using a 297cc Swiss-made Motosacoche engine, is launched at the Stanley Cycle Show. The model achieves numerous competition successes the following year, including in the John O’ Groats to Lands End Trial.
Yes, the Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 is coming, with a launch expected in late 2026 or early 2027. Prototypes are currently testing on roads, with features including an enlarged 750cc twin-engine, improved performance (approx. 55-60 PS), and dual front disc brakes. It will likely be a new, more
