LIVING IT UP, RE STYLE!

THE ROYAL ENFIELD MOTOVERSE IS ONE MOTORCYCLE EVENT THAT INDIAN BIKE ENTHUSIASTS —and even we bike journos — eagerly await.

- MANDAR SAWANT

It isn’t just a celebration of all things Royal Enfield; it’s a celebration of motorcycling itself: the culture, the camaraderie, and the unspoken brotherhood that surrounds the beautiful act of riding a bike. And the best part? It all unfolds in the holiday capital of the country — Goa.

First held in 2003 as ‘Rider Mania’ (rechristened Motoverse in 2023), the 2025 edition drew over 40,000 riders from across the globe. Some rode all the way from the northern extremes — Ladakh, Delhi, and beyond — while others flew in from countries as far as the UK and Brazil. And this year was going to be extra special because Royal Enfield was celebrating its 125th birth anniversary. As a result, the debut of a few special bikes were planned. The Motoverse is a weekend affair — a three-day celebration set atop a hill in Vagator from Friday through Sunday. And it’s not just those three days that come alive; the days leading up to it, and the ones that follow, see almost the entire city of Goa echoing with thumps and soaked in the unmistakable scent of petrol. It’s as if the whole state slips into motorcycle mode, welcoming riders with open arms and open roads. And that's exactly what this festival is all about. This year, Motoverse kicked off with a short ride. Sid Lal, Managing Director of Royal Enfield, rode down with a convoy of bikers including Indian rapper Hanumankind — from the Royal Enfield Garage Café to the Motoverse venue in Vagator.