Royal Enfield Reaches South Pole
R
oyal Enfield, the world's
oldest motorcycle brand in
continuous production since
1901, has repeatedly tested the
endurance of man and machine,
and recently made history once
again by successfully complet-
ing the 90° South Expedition,
the quest for the South Pole
on Royal Enfield Himalayans.
This extraordinary endeavor is
a tribute to the brand's 120-year
commitment to pure motorcy-
cling, and to the courage and
resilience of countless riders and
explorers who have made history
on two wheels.
On December 16, 2021, two
riders Santhosh Vijay Kumar and
Dean Coxson reached the geo-
graphic South Pole in 15 days,
making the ambitious attempt a
reality.
The team arrived at Novo in
Antarctica from Cape Town for
four days of acclimatization,
loading of supplies, checking
equipment and the motorcycles.
From Novo, the team covered an
overland distance of 1988 miles
over the next nine days braving
extreme weather conditions with
temperatures between -22° to
-13°F and wind speed of 37 mph,
towards Ross Ice Shelf.
The Ross Ice Shelf was the
designated start point for the
riders, however, an unexpected
blizzard forced the team to alter
their course. Instead of starting
the ride from 86 South, the team
started the 250-mile ride from
87 degrees South. Despite a few
initial roadblocks and a slight
detour, the expedition team
completed the quest by reaching
the South Pole on December 16,
2021.
IN
THE
WIND
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Two motorcyclists
succeeded in their attempt
to ride Royal Enfield
Himalayan motorcycles to
the South Pole.
