Royal Enfield Unveil ‘Project Origin’

Commemorating the brand’s very first motor-bicycle from 1901

See ‘Project Origin’ on 12th February at TeamMoto Euro Springwood and 17th February at TeamMoto Canberra.

The missing piece of Royal Enfield’s iconic 120 year history is brought to life…

Royal Enfield is showcasing a major centre-piece of their 120 anniversary celebration projects with the upcoming display of ‘Project Origin’, a faithful working replica of the brand’s very first ‘motor-bicycle’. This was the very machine that built the foundations upon which Royal Enfield has based their enduring legacy of ‘Pure Motorcycling’.

The brand's famous tagline, ‘Since 1901’ pays testament to just how important the concept of heritage and embracing the richness of the past is to Royal Enfield, and ‘Project Origin’ embodies this sentiment wholeheartedly. The year 1901 also carries considerable weight within the motorcycling world, as it consequently makes Royal Enfield the oldest motorcycle manufacturer in production to this day

The conception of ‘Project Origin’ came about after a challenge was laid down to the Royal Enfield design and engineering teams by Gordon May, Royal Enfield’s in-house historian, during a historical presentation to celebrate the brand’s 120th anniversary. Part of the presentation focused on the very first prototype Royal Enfield motor-bicycle that was developed all the way back in 1901 by Frenchman Jules Gobiet, working hand-in-hand with Royal Enfield’s co-founder and chief designer, Bob Walker Smith. As the infant motorcycle industry was not sufficiently well established to have its own dedicated exhibition, the prototype was consequently displayed at the Stanley Cycle Show in London, in November 1901. This was the very first time any two-wheeled engine-powered Royal Enfield had ever been displayed to the public.

‘Project Origin’ represents yet another seminal chapter in Royal Enfield’s illustrious story; marked by decades of creativity, development, ingenuity and resilience. What started way back in 1901, with that charming, slow-revving, doof - doof - doof engine of the very first motor-bicycle, set the foundations for what would become an extraordinary and ongoing 120 year adventure.

Project Origin Tour

'Project Origin,' Royal Enfield's faithful replica of its first motor-bicycle from 1901, will embark on a historic tour from February 10th to 17th to selected dealerships on the East Coast of Australia. Motorcycle enthusiasts will have the unique opportunity to witness this iconic piece of Royal Enfield's heritage, commemorating 120 years of 'Pure Motorcycling.'

Join us and see this work of art on display at TeamMoto Euro Springwood on Monday, 12 February 2024, as part of the Project Origin tour. We will have a very special guest who will give you all the details of this amazing bike and its rich history. No need to register and entry is free so join us at TeamMoto Springwood only from 2pm to 5pm. Fee soft drinks and snacks will be available. 

IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT AFTERNOON. SEE YOU THERE

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