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How a chance meeting ten years ago shaped Royal Enfield’s electric destiny

A look back at Royal Enfield's historic journey into electric motorcycles, or how a chance encounter at EICMA culminated in the development of the company’s first electric bikes.

Ketan Thakkar By Ketan Thakkar calendar 05 Dec 2024 Views icon4809 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
 Mario Alvisi (Left) and Siddhartha Lal EICMA 2024

Mario Alvisi (Left) and Siddhartha Lal EICMA 2024

Ten years ago, at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show, Mario Alvisi presented the iconic Ducati Scrambler, an important day for the brand and his career. The bike received a mixed response but generated a lot of conversation and interest, as Ducati was trying something different from its core offering. At ...

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