ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN

This is the motorcycle formula India has always needed! A simple, affordable adventure tourer that can take you almost anywhere in comfort. The Royal Enfield Himalayan, simply put, is the bike a lot of people have been waiting for, even riders who would normally never associate with the brand. The RE Himalayan is easily one of the biggest and most eagerly anticipated motorcycle launches of 2016.

Upside Suspension, Riding Dynamics

Downside Fuel Efficiency, Reliability

Our Verdict

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is the first adventure tourer motorcycle from the iconic two-wheeler manufacturer for the Indian market. It's got a new engine and a great option for someone looking out for a touring motorcycle. 

• Engine
• Transmission
• Brakes
• Performance and Fuel economy
• Chassis and Suspension
• Tyres and Wheels
• Dimensions
• Electricals
• Features
• Warranty

		Engine Type Single Cylinder 4 stroke Air Cooled SOHC Engine Displacement (CC) 411 CC Power (PS@rpm) 24.84 PS Torque (Nm@rpm) 32 Nm Bore 78 mm Stroke 86 mm No Of Cylinders 1 Drive Type Chain Drive Valves (per cylinder) N/A
		Fuel System Carburettor with throttle position sensor Fuel Type Petrol Ignition TCL Multi-Curve  There’s literally just a headlamp, fuel tank, fenders (three) and wheels surrounding that brand new engine. Is it classically good looking? Not really, and I will concede that the high set headlamp and strangely shaped 16-litre fuel tank looks a little quirky. But the fact that form follows function and the simple, yet clean approach to the Himalayan’s design massively appeals to me. It’s a bike that you immediately want to ride the moment you set eyes in it. The details on the Royal Enfield Himalayan are fairly good. The black chassis seems well finished but there are a couple of rough looking edges like on the end of the fuel tank or the suspension triple tree. Royal Enfield tells us that these are still in the last stages of pre-production and that the bikes that go on sale will have better finish. The instrument cluster is unusual but has a timeless design although it isn’t the easiest to read on the go. There’s also a lot of information including two trips with average speed, a clock, digital compass, thermometer, gear indicator.There’s also a button to turn on the hazard lights but it’s a small button on the cluster that isn’t effortless to access.  The Royal Enfield Himalayan price has been kept very competitive and the new bike costs INR 1.55 LAKHS (ex-showroom, Mumbai). On-road, the Royal Enfield Himalayan costs INR 1.78 lakhs (Mumbai). Earlier, it was announced that the Himalayan will not be sold in Delhi as it is not BS IV compliant. However, that ban has now been lifted and the motorcycle has gone on sale priced at INR 1.76 lakhs (on-road, New Delhi).