Royal Enfield X Wheels & Waves Collaborate for the Festival’s 14th Edition

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New machines on display from the ‘Custom World’ programme.
Royal Enfield entering the newly released SAMURAI at Punks Peak
WIN 2 x Tickets to join Royal Enfield & Vintage Rides in Goa for Motoverse 2025

Cité de l’Océan, Biarritz – Royal Enfield reveals a packed program for Wheels & Waves.

Returning to the Basque Country for the 14th Edition, Biarritz continues the long-term partnership with Europe’s leading custom and classic Motorcycle lifestyle event. Renowned for its varied range of multisports activities, the festival is famous for more than just motorcycles. Surf and Skate competitions draw the crowds between the 11th – 15th June.

Visitors to the Royal Enfield display in the Wheels & Waves village will be among the first in the world to see inspiring machines from the Custom World programme. These are original one-of-a-kind motorcycles, crafted both in-house and in collaboration with the world’s finest custom builders. This year’s Custom World display is set to be the most diverse and unique to date. It features new builds from Japan’s Sureshot, Kingston Custom, Sideburn Magazine, Balinese AMS Garage, and more.

The iconic Punks Peak sprint race returns to Mont Jaizkibel on Wednesday 11th June.

Royal Enfield will enter the newly released SAMURAI, a Compact Performance Chopper built by Sureshot’s Takuya Aikawa. It is based on a 648cc air-oil-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder SOHC engine. The displacement has been increased to 865cc using an S&S Big Bore kit and a host of performance modifications. It will become the headline feature from Thursday evening at the ArtRide Exhibition, Skatepark Biarritz. There, it will be the focus of a unique artwork by renowned artists and brothers, ‘Pistache’. They will also design and print unique t-shirts for visitors to commemorate the event.

Royal Enfield will host a wide range of activities throughout the event. Existing owners and members of the Royal Enfield Riders Club Europe (RCE) will take part in a dedicated Ride Out on Friday. This is in collaboration with Experiential Partner Vintage Rides around the beautiful Basque Region. It will be followed by a social gathering with live music from Titanic Bombe Gas and hospitality on the Custom World Booth. 2025’s event will also see Royal Enfield sponsor the freestyle ‘Tricks for Cash’ skateboard event at Wheels & Waves’ famous Half-Pipe ramp.

Visitor Competition – Win a trip to Motoverse, Goa – Every visitor at Wheels & Waves this year has the chance to WIN 2 x Tickets. They will join Royal Enfield & Vintage Rides in Goa to experience the legendary ‘MOTOVERSE’ Festival 2025, and then embark on an epic adventure through Southern India!

The ‘INTO THE MOTOVERSE’ Tour will run from the 20th – 30th November 2025.

It starts with exclusive VIP access to Royal Enfield’s annual Festival. Located on Vagator Hilltop overlooking Goa’s golden coastline, MOTOVERSE is a unique celebration of Royal Enfield’s ‘Pure Motorcycling’ culture both on and off the bike!

Bringing enthusiasts together from around the world, expect a mix of motorcycling events, live music performances, high-energy activities and relaxing beachside ambience. From there, riders will embark on a 680-mile journey that highlights Karnataka’s wonders. Starting in scenic Goa, the tour traverses hidden roads, skirts the ancient Western Ghats, and visits the awe-inspiring Badami cave temples.

The route continues to Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its significance and stunning rock formations. Riders will explore the lush jungles and forests of Gabadi and the spectacular Jogg Falls, India’s second-highest waterfall. They will then trace the picturesque coastline back to Goa. This 11-day itinerary promises an exhilarating mix of ancient architecture, vibrant scenery, and unforgettable riding experiences.

Visit the Royal Enfield booth in the Wheels & Waves Village to find out how to enter the ‘INTO THE MOTOVERSE’ Competition – full T&Cs apply.

Competition will run until 29th June 2025.

There are opportunities to enter at European Royal Enfield hosted events including the ABR Festival, UK.

The Winner is announced on the 2nd July 2025.