Royal Enfield One Ride 2025: New Zealand Riders Join Global Celebration of Pure Motorcycling

Over 40,000 riders in 60+ countries took part in the 14th annual Royal Enfield One Ride.
The BRM team joined the Hamilton ride on our long-term Himalayan 450, heading to Nikau Caves Café with fellow Enfield enthusiasts.
One Ride celebrates Pure Motorcycling, community, and safe riding, making it one of the largest global motorcycle events each year.

The thump of Royal Enfield singles and twins echoed across continents on September 21st as riders from more than 60 countries came together for the 14th annual Royal Enfield One Ride. What began in 2011 as a grassroots idea to celebrate the joy of “Pure Motorcycling” has now grown into one of the world’s largest coordinated motorcycling events, uniting over 40,000 riders on a single day.

From the first sunrise in the East through to the last light in the West, the sound of Royal Enfields carried the spirit of camaraderie and adventure. This year saw more than 1,500 group rides take place worldwide, with over 1,300 riders joining the action across Australia and New Zealand.

BRM Joins the Kiwi Pack

Here in New Zealand, the Bike Rider Magazine team saddled up on our long-term test Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 to join the Hamilton-based ride. Alongside a group of passionate Enfield owners, we wound our way through scenic Waikato roads to the Nikau Caves Café, taking in a bit of excellent gravel along the way to get ahead of the group so we could get video and pictures. From a classic Bullet 500 to the latest BEAR 650 and plenty of Himalayans covered in adventure gear, there were Enfields from all walks of life along for the ride, and what a ride it was. The gathering was a true showcase of what One Ride is all about — sharing the road, swapping stories, and enjoying motorcycling in its purest form.

A Global Brotherhood

While the locations and landscapes differ, the common thread of One Ride remains the same: a celebration of community, individuality, and safe riding. Riders showed off their custom machines, personalised helmets, and unique riding gear, turning safety equipment into rolling expressions of self. There was even a rifle mount on one bike that was used to store a folding chair – now that is Kiwi ingenuity!

But beyond the fun, Royal Enfield also used the event to highlight the importance of safe and responsible riding. Curated routes, rider mentorship, and global initiatives such as Helmets for India put safety front and centre, ensuring every participant gets home to ride another day.

A Movement That Keeps Growing

From humble beginnings with just 14 countries and a handful of Indian cities taking part, One Ride has exploded into a worldwide movement. The 2024 edition set a record with over 41,000 participants across 66 countries, and while 2025 numbers were slightly lower, the scale remained staggering — proving that the Enfield family is one of the most passionate and organic riding communities in the world.