In recent years, the Indian motorcycle market has undergone a sea change with the entry of new brands, new technologies and changing consumer preferences. The Royal Enfield Bullet Electra has its classic look and traditional mechanics which are different from many modern offerings. It has a consistent fan base, but one has to wonder if it has a place in the world of younger riders and urban commuters. The Electra is often compared unfavorably by other riders with newer, more advanced technology motorcycles in terms of fuel efficiency, performance and features. Its unique character and connection to India’s motorcycling heritage still manages to draw the enthusiasts however. But this debate also brings up larger themes within the Indian automotive landscape of tradition versus modernity, and if there’s still space for bikes that are more about the experience rather than the spec sheet.