Stories of Bike | Answers ('69 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Story)

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • For Jonathan, the undertaking of a solo world trip on a motorcycle was never meant to be conventional.
    For his jouney he chose the same make and model that his Grandfather rode; a 45 year old Redditch-built Royal Enfield Bullet 350. It may not be the most appropriate or reliable of bikes to take on such a trip. It might break down, it might struggle on some of the terrains it'll cross, it might not be the safest way to travel.
    In fact, Jonathan is counting on it so that he might travel a little slower, get to know the people he'll meet on the way a little better and discover some answers that he's been searching for.
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Комментарии • 216

  • @kulturamoto3302
    @kulturamoto3302 2 года назад +9

    This inspired me so much back in 2015. Now I own a 2014 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 STD (bought brand new) and go motocamping every weekend. I owe it to this guy and his story.
    I still do it today. :)

  • @dark13art
    @dark13art 10 лет назад +43

    You guys are Awesome!!! Showing real people with real motorcycles in best short movies youtubers can watch.
    Camera and editing is always spot on. Bravo!!
    From all of us motorcycle riders and enthusiast ...THANK YOU!!

    • @storiesofbike
      @storiesofbike  10 лет назад +7

      Wow! Thanks! You're most welcome.

    • @subindsuresh4897
      @subindsuresh4897 9 лет назад

      +dark13art +stories of bike : I was thinking the same :-) Hoping more videos would be made.

    • @storiesofbike
      @storiesofbike  9 лет назад +2

      +Subind Suresh Will have more episodes coming soon. It's been a busy year, but have some time coming up very soon to get some episodes I've shot edited and posted.

    • @subindsuresh4897
      @subindsuresh4897 9 лет назад +1

      +Stories of Bike That's great news, looking forward to it mate. Thanks.

  • @GusGoneSolo
    @GusGoneSolo 10 лет назад +6

    I absolutely love the editing you did with this one! Stories of Bike, please, never stop making these videos.

  • @sibanteng
    @sibanteng 10 лет назад

    I met him in Jakarta last month with his Enfield. Now, you guys might call him hipster or anything, but you probably never ride in Jakarta traffic or Indonesia's road yet, it's probably the worst place in earth to ride a bike, it'll take a serious balls to do it. So I respect him for that, and I wish him a safe trip.

  • @talabamin8723
    @talabamin8723 5 лет назад +1

    The most underrated channel i came across yet.

  • @OldMotorcycleAdventures
    @OldMotorcycleAdventures 10 лет назад +2

    I appreciate and respect you putting the information about beyond blue. It's an issue that has affected my life, and I'd hate for anyone else to have to deal with it. Thank you for that.

  • @DannyalSafdar
    @DannyalSafdar 4 года назад

    Just discovered this channel and watched 3 vids back to back feels just so real, just regular people riding regular motorcycles its so relatable. I my self started riding 2 years ago never really paid much thought to riding a bike till me and my wife had to go to separate sides of the city for work a friend of mine suggested I buy a motorcycle for my self I started learning at 32 and here i am almost two years now and my commute to and from work is the best part of my day love riding and on day that i can't ride i miss it soo much. Great vids keep up the good work

  • @TheCarablanco
    @TheCarablanco 10 лет назад +4

    I cannot thank you guys enough for posting these inspirational motorcycle vids. And yes, they do help inspire me to push my personal envelope. I'm on my 5th motorcycle in 40 years of motoring, (2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50).

  • @vinodvjose1452
    @vinodvjose1452 7 лет назад +2

    Excellent Video dude!! I appreciate your effort. I have a Royal Enfield back in India. Its popularly known as "Bullet" out there. To me, it's not just a possession, its an identity. I love all the English Motorcycles. By the end of the day, "Its not just wine, even iron becomes valuable over time, if it rolls on two wheels and has "Royal Enfield' stamped on its fuel tank"

  • @nimalkannan7544
    @nimalkannan7544 9 лет назад +8

    I also ride a 1962 royal enfield bullet made in England, so nice to ride, people turn their heads to spot the thumping, I find the bike so appealing--That's what differentiates bullet from 21st century motorcycles....... #happy-thumping....

  • @Ajen1959
    @Ajen1959 10 лет назад +22

    You always get your answers ridding a bike!

  • @gabrielkeenan
    @gabrielkeenan 10 лет назад +8

    This enfield is beautiful!

  • @felipemoreira315
    @felipemoreira315 5 лет назад

    As a brazilian is nice to know that we had some history in the South America, love the this channel, I wanted to have meet this early, great job

  • @pdrofletch2
    @pdrofletch2 8 лет назад +1

    So cool. I love the music and the whole sense of adventure. Wonderful.

  • @filpnsweet
    @filpnsweet 10 лет назад

    I wish I could have seen more of the bike. Still really liked it and can't wait for him to send back footage!

  • @pranvk2533
    @pranvk2533 8 лет назад

    Hey man I'm getting goosebumps here.
    I've got a '90 RE bullet. Missing it like hell.

  • @johnDukemaster
    @johnDukemaster 10 лет назад +2

    As always, these videos are great! You know how to capture a moment of feelings on film. Clever you!

  • @RobAshMotoVlogs
    @RobAshMotoVlogs 10 лет назад +6

    As always, super cool episode guys. I really enjoy these videos.
    Excellent message, depression is a killer, do what you can for who you can.
    Go for it Jonathan. Looking forward to seeing how you get on along the way.
    Best of luck.

  • @pranavchaware
    @pranavchaware 9 лет назад +116

    Born in Britain, survived in India... The Royal Enfield !!!

    • @sumitshelkee
      @sumitshelkee 8 лет назад

      Amen

    • @gauravsharma893
      @gauravsharma893 8 лет назад +32

      *Born in Britain, raised in India... Royal Enfield*

    • @jakedeane5304
      @jakedeane5304 7 лет назад +4

      not really 'raised' ha

    • @a.k6839
      @a.k6839 6 лет назад +6

      Interceptor and gt 650 is made in India of Enfield so yes it is raised by Indian parents.

    • @clementaugustine8290
      @clementaugustine8290 6 лет назад +5

      From Great Britain,To the World ....Enjoy!!!!

  • @Bharatsingh-ms8fj
    @Bharatsingh-ms8fj 10 лет назад +4

    I watch this video almost everyday
    love it!

  • @critchley3819
    @critchley3819 8 лет назад +17

    Motorcycles are much more than a mode of travel, they all have there own soul, you sit over a engine and you fell its personality, you lean into corners you become part of it, it supplies its character but you are its brain, you can learn how to break hard on a wet road, discover it traits while it teaches yours. the fun of riding with friends on winding roads, the difference of bends going uphill to down, to become a expert and learn how to survive is a skill, but once you achieve this it becomes a incurable addiction..

    • @storiesofbike
      @storiesofbike  8 лет назад +2

      Nailed it.

    • @candylel5369
      @candylel5369 7 лет назад

      Dude, were you on drugs when you wrote this? I mean this in a positive way as it is very perceptive. Ride on brother

    • @cees1940
      @cees1940 6 лет назад

      Well said

  • @jimmyw7530
    @jimmyw7530 10 лет назад

    Simply awesome! I wish him all the best on his journey, both the physical and the mental one!

  • @wonkynips3680
    @wonkynips3680 10 лет назад +11

    "It wouldn't feel right taking an 'appropriate' motorcycle"... story of my life

  • @davidelkinsUN3379
    @davidelkinsUN3379 10 лет назад

    nice glasses...
    yet another beautiful handcrafted episode. these stories are wonderful and they're told and filmed beautifully.... love the jazz BG

  • @praveendm
    @praveendm 8 лет назад +2

    I have my RE delivered will soon be trips!

  • @ravenrodriguez7818
    @ravenrodriguez7818 5 лет назад +1

    The way he pulled out with his bike on 4:22 was scary!

  • @mick21778
    @mick21778 10 лет назад +2

    Bang on dude - hope you help save a few from that dark place- it is stealing away to many of us.

  • @subindsuresh4897
    @subindsuresh4897 9 лет назад

    Awesome channel mate, all these videos are a pleasure to watch. Happy & safe riding people. Thanks again, kind regards from India.

  • @Quatra05
    @Quatra05 7 лет назад

    Great video! Having "Take 5" playing in the background pulled it all together for me.

  • @robaljames
    @robaljames 10 лет назад

    Outstanding film, as always. You guys ROCK. Cheers, gents.

  • @regulardan
    @regulardan 10 лет назад +3

    Awesome stuff as always! looking forward to more stories from Jonathan

  • @tashinima8328
    @tashinima8328 10 лет назад

    Great video guys, i take motorcycle tours in India on Royal Enfields and i have to agree with Jonathan that these bikes look great and are relatively easy to fix, If you wanna ever do a story at a height of 18380ft, get in touch and Jonathan Bon voyage! Have a safe and happy trip.

  • @Rohitweasley
    @Rohitweasley 7 лет назад

    Saw this person in ""Chasing the Bullet" documentary. Quite inspirational.

  • @Santosh_Sharma-1995
    @Santosh_Sharma-1995 8 лет назад

    what a coincidence,i remember watching this video while ordering a new Royal Enfield,i love the bike a lot :)

  • @diogofaustino4348
    @diogofaustino4348 10 лет назад +2

    Good luck on the trip mate :) Good vid as always :)

  • @shrinirao9256
    @shrinirao9256 10 лет назад

    Superb episode and a legendary bike. Kudos to Jonathan for doing it :)
    All the episodes by far have been kickass. Please keep them coming. Nonetheless, Thank you for uploading them !!

  • @lavvuwildcamper
    @lavvuwildcamper 5 лет назад

    Saw this Guy on Chasing the Bullet which is Brilliant 😎

  • @TheBlueskyson
    @TheBlueskyson 6 лет назад +1

    great job boys. thanks for Jon's story. Checking out his blog now to c how the trip went. ty

  • @jackjones4949
    @jackjones4949 5 лет назад

    First off, love the vid. secondly, that's a real bullet, with a remarkable story, the first decade here in Briton, winner of multiple sporting events and with innovations like the swinging arm etc, etc. most of its history since the mid sixty's however continued in India where production was carried on with great skill and longevity which has made it the icon it is today. sadly it seems people are fooled into thinking their model is made in Redditch. Mabe to add value? Not important to me. Mine was my granddads, a 1950 350. it was my dads first bike, then he swapped it back for a triumph side car. then given to me when i was a teenager in the early 80s. the last one made in redditch was early 60s. The first thing noticeable is the bulge where the points/ignition is housed at the top of the timing case. the other thing is the frame above the gearbox. only made like that in India. other things obvious on sight could just be sensible updates like switch gear and instruments that are not original, but the fact its called a 1969 alone is a bit of a give away. I'm not trying to be clever, but credit where due. this bike has its own history and value. its a genuine Indian made classic. No offence intended and i hope your journey is amazing.

  • @rodrigogrunpro5501
    @rodrigogrunpro5501 4 года назад

    Congrats for your bike! I have a bullet Classic 500. Royal Enfield are amazing bikes!

  • @robertaleman6084
    @robertaleman6084 4 года назад

    Great story as usual...Thank you Stories of Bike!

  • @SandeepTaurus
    @SandeepTaurus 6 лет назад

    Royal Enfield ..... The name is enough to satisfy your pride... ❤️

  • @ishangandhi9772
    @ishangandhi9772 2 года назад

    viewing this video once every other month. ❤

  • @peterandrews1512
    @peterandrews1512 10 лет назад

    Great video guys always enjoy watching big up from here in the UK

  • @christianaugustin7047
    @christianaugustin7047 10 лет назад +12

    This was great. Nice way of advertising too and for the right cause. Some other channels should take note (ahem 'drive')

  • @peeyushpanigrahi3791
    @peeyushpanigrahi3791 10 лет назад +3

    jonathan u rocks bro.....i just loved it..

  • @francispetaluma
    @francispetaluma 8 лет назад +1

    Beautiful motorcycle!

  • @swamysaranam9609
    @swamysaranam9609 6 лет назад

    So nice of you. Here at southern part of India sad story happened at the beginning of yr 2000. More than thousands and thousands of royal Enfield has been scrapped for the iron and aluminium at a cost of Indian Rs 1500 to 2500.. Mainly G2 and B series engine. 1962 to 1974 . Reason behind is the introduction of 100cc vehicle by the Japanese from 1986. Money crisis in the country. Fuel prices hike . Now people are searching these vehicles for sale. Pricing not less than Rs 200000. Narrow escape by remaining oldies and long live. I own a couple of them

  • @TheLegumMagister
    @TheLegumMagister 10 лет назад

    Excellent! I look forward to keeping abreast of your trip to here...
    Good luck.

  • @paaruxd9679
    @paaruxd9679 2 года назад +1

    I bought used 500 2014 standard since it's discontinued in India but the machine is beast🔥

  • @AMIYA3636
    @AMIYA3636 5 лет назад +1

    Bullet Meri Jaan ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @sgntbilco
    @sgntbilco Год назад

    Brilliant story, I so would love to get a RE, but alas, too many bike projects are going on at the moment.

  • @Faddly85
    @Faddly85 10 лет назад +7

    I meet this guy befor here in Malaysia .his name is Jason Gibson.his good man.

  • @akashpanwar1490
    @akashpanwar1490 4 года назад

    Royal Enfield, best motorcycle brand in India

  • @theboywholovedkappapuzhukk
    @theboywholovedkappapuzhukk 5 лет назад +1

    Under rated video 👌👌

  • @REGHURAJAMOHAN
    @REGHURAJAMOHAN 10 лет назад

    Nice Presentation. Royal Enfield...Smart and Traditional Bike....My Bike

  • @sovikguhabiswas8838
    @sovikguhabiswas8838 10 лет назад

    great bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!soul clensing experience every time I ride one!!!!!!!!!!!!intend to buy one in near future!!!!

  • @Deesboy08
    @Deesboy08 6 лет назад

    Nice Troy Corser crocodile Shark RSR2 replica helmet in one of the pics in South America! Cool video!

  • @susammakg1235
    @susammakg1235 7 лет назад

    i love old model bullets

  • @DigDeeper_Official
    @DigDeeper_Official 10 лет назад

    Exciting and scary journey, Good Luck!

  • @flush_entity
    @flush_entity 5 лет назад

    Gotta love the Dave Brubeck in the back

  • @alessandromototaxi
    @alessandromototaxi 7 лет назад +1

    Brasil sendo bem representado , valeu irmão , bons ventos

  • @devarapallivenkatesh7507
    @devarapallivenkatesh7507 6 лет назад

    Awesome video.. Loved it.. Greetings from India 😄😄

  • @paulgriffiths1566
    @paulgriffiths1566 7 лет назад +6

    Bloody hell, one of the best RUclips clips I have seen. Subscribe? You betcha!

  • @guganjoshi
    @guganjoshi 3 года назад

    Enfield in india is unstoppable and so are it's stories.

  • @gobimurugesan2411
    @gobimurugesan2411 5 месяцев назад

    I am just happy that enfield is still surviving and even competiting with Japanese.

  • @Triangleandahalf
    @Triangleandahalf 9 лет назад +1

    love this.

  • @pravin9414
    @pravin9414 9 лет назад

    69 royal enfield 350 he's lucky to have one of greatest RE machine....

  • @stuartcoutts3898
    @stuartcoutts3898 3 года назад

    Does Stories of Bike still exist…I haven’t seen any recent episodes for a long time and really miss their creative inspiration and motivation 🎬💯🥇

    • @storiesofbike
      @storiesofbike  3 года назад

      Hey Stuart, we'll be back very soon. Working in a relaunch with some new stuff in the next few months. 😉

  • @eliaskallestein8843
    @eliaskallestein8843 10 лет назад +2

    Wonderful video!

  • @meghvarnpant6813
    @meghvarnpant6813 9 лет назад

    hi jonathan .. we met in jaiselmer last year same time

  • @subhasishchristche
    @subhasishchristche 9 лет назад

    This is awesome, this is from INDIA

    • @Honourable66
      @Honourable66 8 лет назад +1

      it was one of the british made enfields

  • @madansirviRJ22
    @madansirviRJ22 8 лет назад +1

    AWESOME

  • @arunarumugam1721
    @arunarumugam1721 6 лет назад

    Beautiful

  • @bhavinmehta394
    @bhavinmehta394 7 лет назад

    What is it about not mounting leg guard? In India we love variety of leg guards , mostly because of looks it provides.

  • @devarapallivenkatesh7507
    @devarapallivenkatesh7507 6 лет назад

    Just loving this video 💕💕👍

  • @devarapallivenkatesh7507
    @devarapallivenkatesh7507 4 года назад

    I just love this video ❤️🇳🇪

  • @Kiran1-94
    @Kiran1-94 9 лет назад

    awesome machine

  • @sbsb4995
    @sbsb4995 7 лет назад

    Fantastic video + story😃

  • @ivanfan210
    @ivanfan210 8 лет назад

    absolutely nice

  • @keepitrunning
    @keepitrunning 10 лет назад

    Good luck to him.

  • @gabriellajaro5326
    @gabriellajaro5326 8 лет назад +2

    Brought a few tears to my eyes😢 but in a good way👌 Loved it😍 When I grow up I want to own a bullet🏍 (have a Suzuki tu250x now because I'm a shortarse beginner hahaha and it kinda looks like a mini version of a bullet😎)

    • @praveendm
      @praveendm 8 лет назад

      Gabriella Jaro Ciao soon on RE.

  • @karandev01
    @karandev01 4 года назад

    Just make sure it leaks oil if it doesn't worry that you have run out of oil . it's supposed to do that especially the ci engines

  • @RafaelRaffer
    @RafaelRaffer 10 лет назад

    Santa Catarina! \o/
    Another great episode! =D

  • @drkroom
    @drkroom 10 лет назад +1

    Fantastic!

  • @ianjohnson4987
    @ianjohnson4987 7 лет назад

    Great video - great bike - great music
    I hope you find some answers

  • @shortwavetube7652
    @shortwavetube7652 8 лет назад

    Great video, what did you say from 5:05 thru 5:16 I cant quite pick it up. Enfields are true classics and lifelong friends. I ride a Moto Guzzi 750. Someday I will have an Enfield for a stablemate.

  • @williamtaylor874
    @williamtaylor874 8 лет назад +1

    awsome !

  • @supersprit5733
    @supersprit5733 6 лет назад

    there is saying "old is gold", i think it applies to old bullet. oh man characteristics of that engine you wont get in any other bike, thump from that silencers will hit your legs even if you are standing 10 feet away from it. in the open roads you can hear bullet engine beats from 1km away, its a royal to ride it. ofcourse you cannot re-produce it its a 2 stroke engine, 4 strokes never matches it, it will be unfair to compare them. RE India kept the brand alive, i am not a fan of new 350 and 500 RE, but 650 RE interceptor is promising.

  • @gauravpandey6181
    @gauravpandey6181 4 года назад

    RE is nostalgia.

  • @manmeetsharma2632
    @manmeetsharma2632 9 лет назад +2

    what is the name of soundtrack? .its a nice version of take five

  • @juanjosealvarador
    @juanjosealvarador 10 лет назад +1

    Nice vids, greetings from Costa Rica.

  • @deaskvad
    @deaskvad 10 лет назад +1

    Bullet lover

  • @BradleyCarvalho
    @BradleyCarvalho 10 лет назад +2

    Nice video.. always say yes

  • @MotorcycleExtremist
    @MotorcycleExtremist 10 лет назад +3

    Love it!

  • @KINGMJ1990
    @KINGMJ1990 10 лет назад

    The Royal Enfield has a year long waiting list in India.

  • @shauryapathak310
    @shauryapathak310 6 лет назад +1

    Could I suggest you look into @oneworldoneride , they rode across the globe from India, and just great as far as Bikers go.

  • @SickMetalAddict
    @SickMetalAddict 8 лет назад

    At least give credit to the LEGENDARY musicians who wrote the background tracks!! It's beyond me why people don't always give musicians the credit they deserve.
    It's called "Take 5" by Dave Brubeck

  • @ansel_john
    @ansel_john 8 лет назад +1

    Hi Jonathan !! 😍

  • @likegeil1535
    @likegeil1535 8 лет назад

    Nice video my Vater has also a Enfield bul. 500