Other Books

Amongst his many influential books, Don Morley wrote two competition motorcycle titles in the early 1980s: Classic British Trials and Classic British Scramblers. Both are long out of print and rare. This 62 page paperback book reproduces the Royal Enfield sections from both books as the information they contain is invaluable to any motorcycle enthusiast wishing to build or restore an off-road competition machine. Also included are useful factory notes on tuning 350 and 500cc Bullets for competition purposes. Furthermore, there are additional details, pictures and period advertisements.

This hardback book by Gordon May is crammed full with photos. It tells the history of the Royal Enfield Bullet from the early days at Redditch to the new models. It is concentrates on the Indian made Bullets and fills a good gap in the Enfield history.

This paperback book is a homage to the motorcyling world of the 1930s as told by the late Jack Gray (founder of the renowned Royal Enfield dealer Gander and Gray) Not specifically Royal Enfields.

Peter Hartley's superb book has been out of print for many years. Secondhand copies have sold on Amazon for over £100! The book is one of the most respected and reliable histories of the marque, covering a vast range of models, with many fascinating period photos. In my view this is the finest available study of Royal Enfield history, development and progress, from the founding of the factory through to its demise. In the course of twelve well-written chapters the book takes us from 1700 through to 1980. This long-awaited reprint is a well produced hardback book.

**Recommended by Hitchcocks**

In his new book, Gordon describes in detail the restoration of his 55 year old, 500cc Redditch built Royal Enfield Bullet and the build up to departure, the larger-than-life characters he met and the many challenges he faced. He also recounts the more personal highs and lows of life on the road. Above all, Overland To India is a heartwarming story that illustrates human kindness and hospitality and encourages other riders to take their own motorcycles on a long-distance journey.

This is a hard back history/information book by Roy Bacon. It has chapters on all models from the 125cc Flying Flea to the 750cc Interceptor. Makes very informative reading. Fully illustrated, 192 pages. A must for the restorer or enthusiast.

Made in Redditch, a pictorial archive of Royal Enfield is a softback book which has over 140 pages. It will delight those who have a passion for Royal Enfield motorcycles. It comprises a fascinating collection of photographs, many previously unpublished, and rare archive pictures of motorcycles and other products made by the company.

This is a hardback book by Mick Walker It covers the history and the individual models made at Redditch and also goes into a little detail about the Indian models. Plenty of photos including a few colour pages.

THIS IS A 128 PAGE COMPILATION OF ROAD TESTS AND ARTICLES GATHERED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE PRESS COVERING A SPAN OF NEARLY 50 YEARS. WHETHER YOU OWN ONE OF THESE MODELS OR JUST HAVE AN INTEREST, THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU HOURS OF READING AS WELL AS SUPPLYING PLENTY OF TECHNICAL DATA AND REFERENCE MATERIAL. THIS BOOK HAS 39 ARTICLES COVERING THE CRUSADER, CRUSADER SPORTS, SUPER 5, TURBO TWIN, GP5, CONTINENTAL AND CONTINENTAL GT

THIS IS A 128 PAGE COMPILATION OF ROAD TESTS AND ARTICLES GATHERED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE PRESS COVERING A SPAN OF NEARLY 50 YEARS. WHETHER YOU OWN ONE OF THESE MODELS OR JUST HAVE AN INTEREST, THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU HOURS OF READING AS WELL AS SUPPLYING PLENTY OF TECHNICAL DATA AND REFERENCE MATERIAL. THIS BOOK HAS 35 ARTICLES COVERING THE METEOR, SUPER METEOR, METEOR MINOR, CONSTELLATION, INTERCEPTOR AND RICKMAN INTERCEPTOR.

By Miles The Best is the ultimate guide to the Royal Enfield motorcycles made between 1930 and 1970. For the first time owners both old and new have the means to pictorially identify every model and the changes made to it year by year. All Redditch models and the US Indian badged models, including the Trailblazer, Fury and Chief, are covered in detail. 500+ factory photographs, illustrations and images by Gordon May.

The Interceptor was the last of the line of the Enfield Twins. This book covers its history from the humble beginning to the day the doors shut in 1970. What started as an interest for its author ended as a mammoth task to track down some of the original test riders and racers to let them tell their stories. Also there are countless reprinted road tests. A very interesting book with previously untold stories. Foreword by our very own Allan Hitchcock.

This is the story of an unlikely classic scrambler built from a humble Royal Enfield Bullet and then raced in pre 65 scrambles. It is a tale that shows it is not where you are going that is important, but the journey and friends that you make along the way. The author takes you along the journey of a pile of rusty parts to a snorting shiny motocross Bullet. This books make a great read.

This book invites you to take a peek inside the private diary of a classic motorcyclist. Covering one complete season there is a mixture of experiences and highlights, from local shows, the big events, foreign travel and trail riding. An exotic highlight of the riding year would have to be riding to the Himalayan snow-line in India.

Motorcycle Electrics, a book produced by Haynes. It covers in great detail all the electrical problems and tests that you are likely to come across, whether it is on your Bullet or a multi-cylinder Superbike, over 250 pages.

A book produced by Haynes, it covers in great detail not only carburettors (including the old models) and fuel injectors, but everything from the air filter to the exhaust. You'll find chapters on tuning, overhauling and troubleshooting. Good sound practical advice for the professional or amateur.

Another book in the popular Haynes series, aimed at the do-it-yourself mechanic, to guide you through servicing and minor repair tasks on your motorcycle, providing useful hints and helpful advice gathered from years of experience. Service tasks are described in detail and illustrated with over 900 colour photos. Also provides information on how to build a toolkit and keep service records.

In this DVD, produced by Gordon May, Johnny tells his own story. His longstanding association with Royal Enfield ultimately led him to become an ambassador for the Redditch motorcycle manufacturer. Prior to joining the company, Johnny also rode for DMW and James. This film also documents those early days of his career and that of his highly influential and equally famous father, Vic Brittain.

This book is all about the Redditch Royal Enfield company and the people who made it great.
Over 80 ex-employees and their descendents give there accounts of life in the Enfield works. This includes contributions by Bill Lomas and Johnny Brittain.