Step into a Christmas to remember at the British Motor Museum from the 5 to 30 December. From their brand-new 12 Cars of Christmas trail to a hands-on sleigh-building workshop, there's festive fun for everyone to enjoy!

The 12 Cars of Christmas sees six mischievous elves hiding in historic motors and six festively decorated cars making up the 12 Cars of Christmas! Children can help find the elf-culprits responsible for decorating these Christmas cars and set off on the trail to match each elf to their merry motoring masterpiece!

Santa's Holiday Hangar takes place from 6-7, 13-14 and 20-23 December, when children can stop by the Holiday Hangar and design and build a sleigh from a range of craft materials to take Santa around the world, using their imagination. Will they design a fast sleigh to get the job done quicker or a big sleigh to carry the biggest presents?

The Science of the Sleigh takes place from 20 - 22 December with Professor Pickle and Doctor Pumpkin getting into the holiday spirit! Children can join them in the not-so-secret lab as they dive into a raft of holiday experiments to uncover the science behind the season.

The Winter Access Day takes place on 22 December, when visitors can discover a day-long showcase of accessible activities and initiatives, bringing a welcoming visitor experience to the widest possible audience, including an accessible festive Science Show! The Museum will also be open later, to give everyone the chance to get in on the action.

Twixmas Crafts runs from 28 - 30 December with a range of LEGO® activities. Whether children are dreaming up a fun festive mosaic or building something completely unique, the Museum has mountains of LEGO® bricks ready for their imagination to run wild. The Museum will be closed between 24 - 27 December and 31 December - 1 January inclusive. 

Emma Rawlinson, Lifelong Learning Officer at the British Motor Museum, said, “This Christmas, we’re inviting families to enjoy a range of festive fun activities from our brand-new 12 Cars of Christmas trail to a hands-on sleigh-building workshop! All the holiday activities are included in the admission price too, creating a great-value day out filled with Christmas memories. Book your tickets today, and let your holiday adventure begin!”

Museum entry is just £46 for a family in advance or £52 on the day, £17 for adults in advance or £20 on the day, £15 for concessions in advance or £18 on the day, £9 for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day and under 5s are FREE. There is also the option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and receive an Annual Pass in return at no extra cost.  To find out more information about the activities, please visit the website at https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-family-activities

• Royal Enfield celebrates success at MCL25, kicking off its 125th Anniversary celebrations.

• Unveiling of exciting 2026 Models for the UK at MCL25 - with an exclusive presentation for the Bullet 650 and Flying Flea.

• First UK showings of the new Himalayan 450 Mana Black, and new colours for existing models - including the Classic 650, HNTR 350, and Guerrilla 450.

• A positive showroom response to the new sales campaign provided by Royal Enfield Finance 

Royal Enfield, the world’s oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, celebrates a successful presence at MCL25 (Motorcycle Live 2025), coinciding with their 125th Anniversary.  

Following on from new unveilings at EICMA in Milan, MCL25 served as the ideal starting point for celebrating the brand's 125th Anniversary, ahead of celebrations officially kicking off at Motoverse in Goa, India.

The Royal Enfield stand at MCL25 was a hub of activity this year, giving attendees across all 9 days of the show ample opportunity to chat with the brand's numerous official ride & experiential partners on the stand - including the Flat Track Slide School with Gary Birtwistle, bookable tours and adventures from the UK & Europe, and one-of-a-kind experiences around the world.

Attended by 97,000 this year, MCL25 showcased Royal Enfield’s storied heritage and exciting future, with UK-first reveals for the Bullet 650, the Flying Flea C6 and S6, Himalayan 450 Mana Black, all alongside a substantial selection of updated 2026 colour options (including the Guerrilla 450, Classic 650, and HNTR 350).

These introductions underscore the Royal Enfield's dedication to authentic and accessible motorcycling, limited edition models were also shown at MCL25, including the Classic 650 125 Year Anniversary Edition, and the Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts Limited Edition.

The community area also hosted numerous heritage and custom motorcycles from Royal Enfield, including the Fuel Fury Bear 650, Sawn Off Shotgun, and Gary Birtwistle’s very own Flat Track racer - with free coffee for Royal Enfield Rider club members which saw them serve 1,898 hot drinks to RE owners.

Media Monday Spotlight

Two exclusive presentations were major draws for the media and public at MCL25, introduced by Martin Marshall, UK Sales and Dealer Development Manager of Royal Enfield UK.

Head of the brand’s twins platform and lead of Global Product Strategy, Glen Corbitt, presented the much-anticipated Bullet 650, detailing how the iconic name has been re-born with the brand's acclaimed 650cc parallel-twin engine. Glen’s presentation emphasised the details and features of the Bullet heritage, now emphasised with the thumping 650cc twin engine.

Head of EV Product Strategy, Matt Cardenas, also presented at the dedicated “Media Monday” showcase on the upcoming Flying Flea duo, the C6 and S6, ahead of their release in the UK. This presentation celebrated the history of the compact motorcycle that played a vital role in World War II, connecting Royal Enfield's deep historical roots with its modern-day brand ethos and exciting plans for the future.

The success at MCL25 has been followed by a notable uplift in interest in the Royal Enfield finance offers recently launched across the range.

George Cheeseman, Country Manager, said:

"We are incredibly proud of the success of MCL25. It was the perfect opportunity to connect with both new and existing customers, gathering inspiring stories of their past adventures and future plans, and exactly why we love the show so much.

 

This positive reception is a clear sign that we are successfully building momentum with new models, whilst honouring our 125-year legacy, showcasing the energy and excitement that will drive our future. Further confidence has been found from our successful sales campaigns, showing the importance of making motorcycling even more accessible for riders young and old, with plenty of excitement around the new 2026 models, current model range, and our heritage and custom bikes on display."

Looking forward, 2026 is set to be Royal Enfield's busiest year yet. Celebrating 125 Years of continuous production, the calendar will be packed with a series of exciting events and announcements throughout the year, promising to further solidify Royal Enfield's position as a global leader in mid-sized motorcycling.

Note to Editors

More images from Royal Enfield at MCL25 found here.

For all media enquiries, including press fleet requests, please get in touch with the Motocom team at [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1525 270100.

About Royal Enfield

The oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, Royal Enfield has created beautifully crafted motorcycles since 1901. From its British roots, a manufacturing plant was established in Madras in 1955, a foothold from which Royal Enfield spearheaded the growth of India’s mid-sized two-wheeler segment. Royal Enfields are engaging, uncomplicated, accessible and fun to ride; a vehicle for exploration and self-expression. It’s an approach the brand calls Pure Motorcycling.

Royal Enfield’s premium line-up includes Bear 650, Classic 650, Guerrilla 450 modern roadster, Hunter 350, Meteor 350, Super Meteor 650, Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 twins, the Shotgun 650, the new Himalayan adventure tourer, the Scram 440 ADV Crossover, the iconic Bullet 350, Classic 350 and Goan Classic 350. The company recently unveiled its new city+ motorcycle brand – the Flying Flea – a fresh take on urban mobility, blending authentic design with advanced technology.

Riders and a passionate community are fostered with a rich profusion of events at a local, regional and international level. Most notable are Motoverse (previously Rider Mania), an annual gathering of thousands of Royal Enfield enthusiasts in Goa, and Himalayan Odyssey; a yearly pilgrimage over some of the toughest terrain and highest mountain passes.

A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield operates through more than 2000 stores across all major cities and towns in India and through nearly 850 stores in more than 60 countries around the globe. Royal Enfield also has two world-class technical centres, in Bruntingthorpe, UK, and in Chennai, India. The company’s two state-of-the-art production facilities are located at Oragadam and Vallam Vadagal, near Chennai. Across the world, Royal Enfield has six modern CKD assembly facilities in Bangladesh, Nepal, Brazil, Thailand, Argentina and Colombia.

The British Motor Museum is celebrating having won the prestigious Royal Automobile Club Historic Award in the Museums & Collections category. The results were announced at a glittering ceremony on 20 November at the RAC Club in Pall Mall with Formula 1 presenter Lee McKenzie. The annual Awards, which are awarded by the industry’s leading motoring organisation, the RAC, recognise outstanding achievements within the British historic motoring and motorsport world. The British Motor Museum fought off strong competition from motor museums across the country.

2025 has been another fantastic year for the Museum with the launch of so many successful and innovative initiatives focusing particularly on young people and education. The Museum’s STEM Career Days programme has been extended to home-educated youngsters, who made up a quarter of attendees for this year’s event. A national initiative mounted in collaboration with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders saw four motor industry apprentices being trained to drive the Museum’s 20HP Thornycroft of 1904 in the 2025 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Aimed at helping even younger people is the Museum’s “Brick Bank” which has collected over two million unwanted LEGO® bricks, to incorporate into packs and redistribute to local Community Pantries.

Bucking the stereotype of traditional petrol heads, the British Motor Museum Collections and Education Departments are managed by two exceptional young women; Claire Broader (education), and Cat Boxall (curatorial) whose dedication and love of the collections shone through during their tour with the Judges earlier this year.

Duncan Wilshire, Chairman of the Royal Automobile Club, said: “I have simply the greatest admiration for all the winners here tonight. In their own contrasting and compelling ways, they truly enrich Britain’s historic motoring scene. Many congratulations from everyone at this Club, where we continue to make more motoring history every year. We offer a home and a backdrop to these Awards rich in history and tradition with, as ever, an eye to a soundly sustainable future. We’re also delighted to bring together all our expert judges who, really, had the hardest task – examining the huge number of brilliant nominations.”

The Royal Automobile Club started its Historic Awards in 2019, acutely aware that the UK’s historic motoring clubs, events, associations, companies and special individuals deserved recognition for their unsung achievements. Since then, more than 170 contenders have been accorded merit as finalists, chosen by judges invited solely for their expertise and independence of outlook. The Awards extend the Club’s 128-year pedigree in recognising motoring accomplishments and celebrating success through its trophies and medals.

For more information about the Awards please visit www.royalautomobileclubhistoricawards.co.uk. To find out more about the British Motor Museum please visit www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Suzuki has announced a new special edition Hayabusa for 2026.   

The Hayabusa special edition comes in a striking Pearl Vigor Blue with contrasting white trim, accents, and decals, including a bold kanji symbol on the fairing. An embossed Suzuki logo on the tank also contrasts the blue paint scheme. 

The twin stainless steel exhausts are finished with black tips, and a seat cowl comes as standard. 

The Hayabusa special edition uses the same legendary 1340cc inline four-cylinder powerplant as the standard Hayabusa, and a comprehensive electronics package that includes a six-axis IMU governing ABS, traction control, and anti-wheelie systems, plus launch, control cruise control, and a bi-directional quickshifter. 

It comes with an OTR price of £18,999 and is available in dealerships now.