With the growing popularity of Royal Enfield motorcycles in Brazil, which is predicted to soon be the second largest market for the bikes after India, the company recently announced the opening of a new CKD ? or complete knock down ? assembly facility in Manaus. With a CKD facility, the manufacturer ships the parts for a vehicle either from a single origin country or various countries, and the vehicle is reassembled in another country. Brazil represents the fourth such CKD assembly facility for Royal Enfield. For more information, read the press release below from Royal Enfield.

With plans to provide local assembly of all motorcycles in the Royal Enfield lineup, including the INT650 (pictured), the modern facility will cater to growing demand in Brazil.
MILWAUKEE ? Royal Enfield began a new chapter Dec. 9 on its journey in the Americas region, specifically in Brazil, with the commencement of operations of its new CKD (complete knock down) assembly facility. This is a significant step forward in Royal Enfield?s plans in LatAm and reiterates the brand?s commitment to the region, as Brazil is a strong market for Royal Enfield. Located in Manaus, capital of Amazonas state, the new facility is the fourth Royal Enfield CKD assembly unit across the world ? following Thailand, Colombia, and Argentina ? in addition to its state-of-the-art manufacturing and ancillary facilities located in India.

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