Well, the results are finally in.
We have crossed the 100 mark in responses.
The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of this forum or any other person or persons either living or otherwise.
The presumptions based on the data collected are not meant to offend or minimize the role or importance of those responders outside the average, as I have determined that RE owners are certainly not average by any standard.
Well, that said, here goes.
The "average" Royal Enfield owner is 50 years old. He (I generalize this group as male, as I have had no responses from women, nor have I seen any female participation in any of the forum topics) he typically has some background of a technical, mechanical or engineering nature and appreciates the intrinsic value of traditions and the dedication to them.
The "average" RE owner is by nature, a tinker who likes to get his hands dirty and gleans a certain satisfaction from doing it himself. Inquisitive, opinionated, and generally conservative, both fiscally and politically, (will probably get some responses on this one, however I call it like I see it) the average RE owner owns, or has owned multiple motorcycles, and will always step up to help a fellow enthusiast in need.
We are gun owners (except for our unfortunate brothers in UK and Australia who have had that right stripped away), engineers, mechanics, tradesmen, teachers, students, soldiers, inventors, musicians and supporters of freedom and independence. (and yes, even undertakers)
We have a penchant for the unusual and unique.
We enjoy a good ride, a good story, and a good debate. We would never leave a friend stranded, or without a cold beer (not when riding of course).
RE owners share a common thread that is not measured by the distance between them, but by the enthusiasm we share for the breed of motorcycle (and motorcyclist) that has withstood the test of time. Across Europe, Asia and the Americas, we stand as a testament to the tradition and spirit embodied by the Royal Enfield in all its forms.
If we were able to all meet in a common gathering of Royal Enfield owners, we would all know each other by name. We would greet each other as friends, tell tall tales, perhaps turn a wrench or two, and at the end of the day as we rode off in our disparate directions, we would be satisfied in the knowledge that we were a part of something greater than ourselves, the Royal Enfield legacy. Perhaps we will someday accomplish this.
Incidentally, the youngest reporting owner is 22, and the oldest is 78. The average between oldest and youngest is exactly 50.
Seems we could have dispensed with this entire exercise, however it was interesting to get to know all of you a bit better.
Thanks for participating in this survey.
The Caseman
Topic: The results are in: Average age of RE owner (Read 3197 times)