Royal Enfield 1975 - 77
Founded in 1893, Royal Enfield earned its reputation producing bicycles, motorcycles, and precision components — always marked by functional design and mechanical integrity. While the company ceased UK-based bicycle production in 1967, the Royal Enfield name lived on. The brand was later sold to a Taiwanese manufacturer, who continued building bikes exclusively for the US market throughout the 1970s under the Royal Enfield badge.
Our research indicates that this model was built during this period of export. Despite its departure from British manufacture, the frame reflects many of the brand's traditional values: clean lines, understated elegance, and durable steel construction.
What sets this bike apart is its unusual copper brown paint finish — a rich, metallic tone rarely seen on production frames of the time. While time had taken its toll, the structure remained true, making it an excellent candidate for restoration.
The frame was carefully prepped and refinished using a professionally matched enamel process, restoring the depth and warmth of the original colour. The forks and chainset were re-chromed to mirror their factory finish, while all remaining metal parts were professionally polished, retaining their character while removing decades of oxidation.
The only deviation from originality is a newly fitted set of lightweight alloy rims — chosen to bring the ride quality in line with modern expectations while staying aesthetically in step with the rest of the build.
What now stands is a rare example of post-British Royal Enfield bicycle design — brought back with care, precision, and a respectful nod to its transcontinental story.