D and C “Pioneer” Motor Cycle Tours and Self Drive Hire

Models used are as follows

• NEW FOR 2010 We now include H/D 350 MT ex-military / Enduro bikes in our hire fleet. Specification includes electric start, disc brakes front and rear, five speed gearbox, l/h gearchange, enduro tyres, throw over panniers and the ultra reliable Rotax engine

  These MT 350 machines are an ideal choice as with the Royal Enfields for both A and B roads country lanes ect , but are also a superb machine should you wish to venture off road and travel a few of the green lanes and tracks available in or area.

• The new model Royal Enfield EFI engine e/start Disc Brake 5 speed LH gear change and Electra model bikes.

• A classic Royal Enfield 500 Electra X can be offered (as a possible option if preferred), with low seat and 5 speed gearbox RIGHT HAND GEAR CHANGE and front disc brake.

• All machines will be under 12 months old whenever possible, or will be low milage. All will have a carry rack/Top Box and panniers fitted as standard for your convenience.

• We also offer a satellite navigation/intercom system, Helmet and motor cycle clothing at a small additional cost if required. Please enquire for current cost and availability at your time of booking on these additional items.

• To use / hire a bike we require

Brief history of Royal Enfield

The Royal Enfield Bullet started life in the 1933 and first appeared in its current form in 1949. The company established a satellite factory in India in 1955, to help meet demand from the Indian Army. When the UK factory in Redditch (Worcs) closed in 1970, production continued in India. In 1994 Royal Enfield became part of the massive Eicher engineering group, who manufacture trucks and tractors and who have invested heavily in new plant and machinery.

In 1999 Watsonian-Squire, the World’s longest established sidecar manufacturer (founded in 1912) took over UK distribution of Royal Enfield motorcycles. Located in the Heart of England, only 30 miles from the original factory, they have worked closely with the factory in Chennai (formerly Madras) to help develop several new models, including the lean burn Bullet Electra-X.and subsequent EFI models.