Royal Enfield Launch the All-new Himalayan

Royal Enfield have launched the much-awaited and frequently talked about allnew Himalayan at a super competitive Rs 1,55,545, ex-showroom, which works out to Rs 1,78,872, on-road, both prices being for Mumbai. The Himalayan has been developed by the iconic Indian motorcycle manufacturer from scratch with not even a bolt being shared with any of the other products in their portfolio. The Himalayan will be available in two colours: Granite (black) and Snow (white).

Powering the Himalayan is a brand-new 411-cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine with an oil-cooler, which Royal Enfield have christened LS410. Peak output is rated at 24.5 PS at 6,500 RPM and the maximum torque of 32 Nm at 4,0004,500 RPM. This is a marked departure from the UCE that we see on all other Royal Enfield bikes, whether 350 cc, 500 cc or 535 cc. The new engine is capable of being run up to 10,000 km between oil changes.

The Himalayan also becomes the first Royal Enfield motorcycle to feature a monoshock rear suspension with linkage. Its high ground clearance of 220 millimetres yet a relatively low saddle height of 800 mm make it easy to ride in all kinds of conditions while remaining comfortable for riders of varying height.

“What excites me about our new motorcycle is that it fundamentally builds on Royal Enfield’s core philosophy of balancing aspiration with access. It allows both seasoned riders as well as enthusiasts to do more with just one motorcycle. The Himalayan serves the purpose of a seasoned rider and, at the same time, opens the roads (pun not intended) to many more people who will get the confidence that they can ride on and off the road less travelled, going beyond their day-to-day commuting needs,” said Siddhartha Lal, CEO and MD, Eicher Motors Limited, the parent company that owns Royal Enfield.

Please turn to page 54 for our first ride of the Royal Enfield Himalayan.