There was considerable interest in the new Bullet 500, set to sell at £3995 on the road, which was unveiled to British customers for the first time at the event. Other attractions included motorcycle adventurer, author and Royal Enfield expert Gordon May, who is prepaing to ride his 1953 Bullet from the North Cape in Norway to the South Cape of Africa next year. MAG generated much support for the Get a Grip campaign that is promoting safer drain covers and trials ace and ISDT gold medallist Johnny Brittain (pictured) dropped by on the Saturday and talked to master of ceremonies Jim Reynolds about his successful years riding Royal Enfields. Shipston-on-Stour Sea Scouts were kept busy in the refreshment tent, serving 350 portions of their now famous curry, not to mention countless bacon baps and sausage butties.

Prizes were awarded for the best motorcycles ridden to the factory on both days; on Saturday a rare 1953 Royal Enfield Meteor twin won the prize and on Sunday the laurels went to a Triumph Tiger 650 and Watsonian GP Classic DL outfit. Perhaps the most unusual vehicle in the car park, which was packed with interesting bikes, was a yellow Messerschmitt bubble car.

Dates for the 2011 Open Weekend will be announced soon. Call 01386 700907 or visit www.royal-enfield.com for details.