Royal Enfield Expands Footprint In APAC, Enters South Korea

Royal Enfield has announced its entry into South Korea, with Vintage Motors (Kiheung International) as its official distributor-partner in the country. The British motorcycle manufacturer arrives in Korea with its first flagship store in Seoul at Hannam-daero 42-gil, commencing its full operation, including after sales, spares and service. This strategic announcement is in line with Royal Enfield’s focused international thrust of leading and expanding the global mid-sized motorcycle segment (250-750cc). The brand launch press conference was addressed by Mr. Vimal Sumbly, APAC Business Head and Pablo Lee Junior- Chief Executive Officer, Kehung Motors.

Commenting on the launch of Royal Enfield at the exclusive store in Korea, Mr. Vimal Sumbly,  APAC Business Head, said, “Korea is an important chapter in the growth story and we are thrilled to commence business here. We fully committed to focus all our energies on becoming part of the fabric of this country’s rich motorcycling culture.”

Commenting on his plans for the market, Pablo Lee Jr., CEO of Kiheung Motors, said, “Royal Enfield motorcycles will offer Korean two wheeler riders an opportunity toupgrade to a robust long-distance, leisure riding culture with its modern-classics machines, that are brilliant for long rides on the highway at the same time perfect to commute in heavy traffic in the city”.

Royal Enfield enters South Korea, with line-up of three of its widely popular models featuring single-cylinder engines currently up to 500 cc:

  • The Bullet (500cc)
  • The Classic (500cc)
  • The Himalayan(410cc)


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