EICMA 2023: Royal Enfield Him-E EV Prototype Revealed

At the EICMA 20023, Indian motorcycle maker Royal Enfield brought two of its latest products – the all-new Himalayan and the Him-E – to the global stage. The latter is the electric prototype of the former. The Him-E or electric Himalayan will be used by the company to develop its new electric powertrains and other components. While the Him-E’s specifications haven't been revealed yet, Royal Enfield says that the first electric motorcycle to be based on it will be unveiled in 2025.

The brand also says that the all-electric Him-E is not just a concept but also a 'test laboratory' for promoting sustainable mobility solutions. Its battery, which forms a structural element of the bike, will be designed in-house, while the motor and controller will be outsourced. To ensure that its battery and other components work in both normal and harsh conditions, the Him-E is said to have undergone wind-tunnel testing and real-world prototype testing.

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Royal Enfield Him-E: Underpinnings

The 'High Performance' Him-E is likely to share its underpinnings with the Stark VARG electric dirt bike, which comes equipped with 59bhp and 79bhp motors. The battery is a 6.5kWh unit.

Royal Enfield Him-E: Design Elements

Taking inspiration from the to-be-launched Himalayan, the Him-E retains the rugged and purposeful aesthetics of its ICE counterpart. The Him-E features 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, petal-type discs, upside-down front forks, and an adjustable rear mono-shock.

New Royal Enfield Himalayan: India Launch Details

Royal Enfield also unveiled the all-new Himalayan at the motor show, which will be launched on November 24 in the Indian market. The upcoming Himalayan 450 is a significant upgrade over the Himalayan 411, which will be discontinued this month.

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The new Himalayan's 'Sherpa 450' engine makes 40bhp at 8,000rpm and 40Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm, which is about 15 – 16bhp and 8Nm more than the outgoing version. The bike features a 17-litre fuel tank and tips the scales at 196kgs, making it 3kgs lighter than the current Himalayan 411. The bike has a seat height of 825mm, which can be lowered to 805mm or increased to 845mm.