Famous Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan recently shared a photo on his social media account.In the picture, he is riding on the back of a Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle.
He explained that he was trying to avoid the heavy traffic and wanted to reach his shooting location in Mumbai quickly.So, he asked for help from an anonymous person on a bike who agreed to give him a ride.
The actor wasn’t wearing a helmet in the picture, but it was because he joined the ride midway.If he had started from his home, he would have definitely worn all the necessary safety gear.
Amitabh Bachchan is a tall person, standing 6ft 2 inches tall, but he looked comfortable on the motorcycle’s pillion seat, given that he left his luxurious Rolls-Royce behind.
The Himalayan motorcycle has been a successful product for Royal Enfield since its launch.
Its comfortable ergonomics make it a suitable bike for riders with a height of 6ft or above.The rider seat of the motorcycle is 800mm, which adds to its comfort.
The Himalayan has been used as a getaway vehicle for many riders and has also served as a learning-vehicle for beginners to learn off-roading techniques.Priced at Rs 2,15,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Himalayan is an affordable motorcycle that can take riders on adventurous journeys.
Amitabh Bachchan has been a part of some iconic movie scenes featuring motorcycles.He has ridden the Ariel, the RD350, and the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic in his movies, from Sholay to Bbuddah Hoga Tera Baap.
Overall, Amitabh Bachchan chose the Royal Enfield Himalayan to reach his shooting location in Mumbai quickly.