2002 Royal Enfield Bullet

2002 ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET BACKGROUND
Royal Enfield had been building sturdy, reliable motorcycles since the turn of the century. They produced military motorcycles for the British army in both world wars. They struggled at the edge of insolvency throughout most of the 1930s but managed to hang on until the the second world war boosted their business again. After the war, they quickly settled back into civilian motorcycle production with their 350cc Model G, and 500cc Model J, both singles. The first Bullet arrived in 1931. They used rigid frames and telescopic front forks. A new swing arm frame was adopted in 1948. It took a year for it to appear in the new 1949 Royal Enfield Bullet 350, and shortly after, in the Bullet 500.
2002 ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET - THE INDIAN CONNECTION
After the war, Royal Enfield worked hard to broaden its markets and in 1949 landed a large order from the Indian Army. Continuing orders prompted Royal Enfield to open a factory in Madras, India where they assembled Royal Enfield Bullets that were shipped from the company's Redditch, England factory in knock-down form, starting in 1955. The Madras plant routinely produced 20,000 bikes per year, vastly more than the mother ship back in England. The Indian-made bikes started out nearly identical to their British brethren at first, but the Indians never changed their design, while the Brits continued to evolve the Bullet. However, the Royal Enfield, the company, was in dire financial straights throughout most of the 1960s, and by 1967 had closed its Redditch plant, and by 1970 was completely defunct. This left only the Indian branch of the company producing motorcycles, and just one model: the same Royal Enfield Bullet that they started with in 1955! They began shipping them back to England in 1967 (how's that for irony?) under the "Enfield Bullet" name, and sales have continued worldwide ever since.
2002 ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET IS A MODERN "OLD" BIKE
India-based Madras Motors still produces Royal Enfield Bullets to this day. They have evolved slowly over the years, very much like the Brits used to do it, in tiny incremental steps over years. While the modern Bullets now have fuel injection and electronic ignition, they have retained their classic looks and design. Modern Bullets use the same antiquated frames that they inherited in 1955, which lays out the entire bike. For riders who don't dare about all-out performance, and want modern, reliable bike that stays true to its historic heritage, the 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet made for a good choice.

---

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet SPECIFICATIONS

---

MORE ROYAL ENFIELD PAGES:
Royal Enfield Motorcycles
.....Royal Enfield Bullet
..........1949
..........1960
..........2002
.....Royal Enfield Interceptor
..........1963
..........1965
..........1967
..........1970

---

Check out these ROYAL ENFIELD BOOKS

---

Girl on a Bike 2018: Enjoy Boudoir Glamour with a Vintage Royal Enfield Motorbike (Calvendo Hobbies)

---

Royal Enfield Bullet: All Indian 350, 500 & 535 Singles, 1977-2015 (Essential Buyer's Guide)

---

Story of Royal Enfield Motor Cycles

---

BOOK OF THE ROYAL ENFIELD 1946-1962

---

Royal Enfield: The Post-war Models - 125, 150, 250, 350, 500, 700, 750 Singles and Twins

---

Royal Enfield Big Twins Limited Edition Extra 1953-1970

---

Royal Enfield

---

Royal Enfield: The Complete Story

---

RSA-LP-RE I Would Rather Be Riding My Royal Enfield Motorcycle License Plate

---

For more like this, please visit our

ROYAL ENFIELD MOTORCYCLE BOOKSTORE

---

PLEASE BUY MY NEW E-BOOK HERE 12 Chapters & over 100 original photos. My best work yet. ONLY $4.99! Thank you, Andy Tallone, your humble author Click here to buy now: The Random History of Classic British Motorcycles, Volume 1

---

Please visit our
MOTORCYCLE BOOK STORE

---

Take a tour of our site...

HOME PAGE
Triumph Motorcycles
.....Bonneville
.....Tiger
.....Trophy
.....TR6
.....TR7
.....Trident
.....X-75 Hurricane
.....6T Thunderbird
.....5T Speed Twin
.....Daytona
.....Twenty-One
.....3T 350 Twins
BSA Motorcycles
.....A65
.....A10
.....A7
.....Gold Star
.....Bantam
.....Rocket 3
.....B50
Norton Motorcycles
.....Commando
.....Atlas
.....Dominator
.....Model 7
.....Manx
.....Navigator
AMC-Associated Motor Cycles
Matchless-AJS Motorcycles
.....G3
.....G9
.....G12
.....G80
Royal Enfield Motorcycles
.....Interceptor
.....Bullet
Ariel Motorcycles
.....Square Four
.....Red Hunter
.....Cyclone
Vincent Motorcycles
.....Black Shadow
.....Rapide
.....Comet
.....Egli-Vincent
Velocette Motorcycles
.....KSS
.....KTT
.....LE
.....MAC
.....Thruxton
.....Venom
.....LE
Rickman Motorcycles
Japanese Motorcycles
.....Honda
.....Kawasaki
.....Suzuki
.....Yamaha
Cafe Racers
....Triumph Cafe Racers
.....Norton Cafe Racers
.....Other Cafe Racers
Choppers & Bobbers
.....Choppers
.....Triumph Choppers
.....BSA Choppers
.....Rat Bikes
Classic Racing Motorcycles

Classic Motorcycle Events
.....Auctions
.....Shows
.....Rides
Classic Motorcycle Restoration
Classic Motorcycle Shops
Classic Motorcycle Clubs
Send us Pictures of YOUR BIKE
YOUR BIKE Pictures

HOME PAGE
.....About Us
.....Site Map
.....CONTACT US
.....Please visit our BLOG
.....Subscribe to our FREE e-zine BRIT IRON
.....BRIT IRON E-zine Back Issues

Visit our STORES
.....Motorcycle Books
.....Motorcycle Magazines
.....Motorcycle Calendars
.....Motorcycle Accessories
..........Motorcycle Helmets
..........Motorcycle Rain Suits
..........Motorcycle Locks & Security
..........Motorcycle T-Shirts
..........Motorcycle Diecast Models
..........GoPro Cameras
.....Motorcycle Parts
..........Motorcycle Tires
..........Motorcycle Chains
..........Motorcycle Batteries
..........Motorcycle Handlebars
.....Motorcycle Tools
..........Whitworth Tools
..........Tire Tools
..........Chain Tools

Crazy about cars, too? Check out our sister site:
www.American-Muscle-Cars.net

---

Back to top - 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet
Last updated 12/12/17

---

Learn how to BUILD YOUR OWN WEBSITE, like I did.