EICMA 2023: New Royal Enfield Himalayan Marks Global Debut Along with 'Him-E' EV Prototype

EICMA 2023: Royal Enfield has unveiled its first electric motorcycle concept – the Him-E – at the EICMA 2023. Displayed along with the upcoming Himalayan 450, the Him-E concept, which will be used as a testing ground for the brand's battery management system and electric components, combines the rugged charm of the Himalayan adventure bike with an eco-friendly electric powertrain.

While specific details regarding the electric motorcycle haven't been revealed yet, it is expected to feature advanced battery technology, allowing riders to ride across all kinds of terrains. Taking inspiration from the upcoming Himalayan, the Him-E retains the rugged and purposeful aesthetics of the ICE counterpart, featuring a circular LED headlamp, a large windscreen, a single-piece seat, a modified fuel tank to house the charging socket, SM Pro Platinum spoke wheels, upside-down front forks, and an adjustable rear mono-shock.

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The 'High Performance' Him-E could share its underpinnings with the Stark VARG electric dirt bike, which comes equipped with 59bhp and 79bhp electric motors. The battery is a 6.5kWh unit. Expect the production-spec Him-e to make its debut by 2025.

On November 24, 2023, the Chennai-based company will launch the all-new Himalayan 450 in the Indian market. The upcoming Himalayan 450 is a significant upgrade over the Himalayan 411, which will be discontinued this month. Here's a detailed look at the bike’s specifications, features, cycle parts, and other details.

Royal Enfield Himalayan: Engine, Hardware

The Royal Enfield Himalayan will be powered by a new 451.65cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, called the 'Sherpa 450'. Mated to a six-speed gearbox and slip-and-assist clutch, this engine is capable of producing 40bhp at 8,000rpm and 40Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm. For the sake of comparison, the Royal Enfield Himalayan's 411cc oil/air-cooled engine makes 24.3bhp at 6,500rpm and 32Nm of peak torque at 4,000 – 4,500rpm.

The new Royal Enfield bike features a twin-spar frame, which is suspended with the help of a 43mm upside-down fork at the front and a preload-adjustable offset mono-shock at the rear, offering 200mm of wheel travel at both ends. Stopping power comes from a 320mm disc at the front and a 270mm disc at the rear, supported by dual-channel ABS as standard. The ABS here can be turned off at the rear.

Royal Enfield Himalayan: Size/Dimensions

The 452cc Royal Enfield Himalayan comes with 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels, shod with tube-type 90/90 front and 140/80 rear tyres from CEAT. In terms of dimensions, the bike has a wheelbase of 1,510mm and a ground clearance of 230mm. The length, width, and height of the bike stand at 2,245mm, 852mm (without handguards), and 1,315mm (without the flyscreen), respectively, making it longer, wider, and taller than the existing 411.

Royal Enfield Himalayan: Weight, Fuel Tank Capacity, Seat Height

The fuel tank capacity of the new bike is 17 litres, while the bike's kerb weight is 196 kilograms, making it about 3 kilograms lighter than the current Himalayan 411. Besides, the upcoming Himalayan offers an accessible seat height of 825mm as standard, which can be lowered to 805mm or increased to 845mm.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan: Variants, Colours

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is offered in 3 variants – Base, Pass, and Summit. The entry-level variant can be had in a Kaza Brown colour, while the Pass will be available in Slate Himalayan Salt and Slate Poppy Blue colour options. The top-spec Summit variant is available in Hanle Black and Kamet White paint options.

Royal Enfield Himalayan: Features

Feature-wise, the bike is equipped with all-LED lighting, a TFT instrument console with full map navigation, an upside-down fork with a fork cover, switchable ABS, ride-by-wire, integrated taillight with turn indicators, and 3 riding modes. Expect the Royal Enfield Himalayan to be priced around Rs 2.6 – 2.8 lakh (ex-showroom).