Royal Enfield Himalayan Specifications Revealed Ahead of India Launch, Gets 40bhp ‘Sherpa 450’ Engine

Royal Enfield earlier confirmed the launch of the all-new Himalayan in India on November 7, 2023, but now the Indian motorcycle manufacturer has revealed the technical specifications of the upcoming Himalayan. Making its debut on the Royal Enfield Himalayan is a modern 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 cranking out 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 monoshock at the rear, offering 200mm 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.  

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Royal Enfield Himalayan: Size/Dimensions

The 452cc Royal Enfield Himalayan comes with 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels wrapped in tube-type 90/90 front and 140/80 rear tyres from CEAT. In terms of dimensions, the bike has a 1,510mm-long wheelbase and 230mm ground clearance. The length, width, and height 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 stands at 17 litres, while the bike's kerb weight of 196 kilograms makes 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. 

Royal Enfield Himalayan: Variants, Colours

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is offered in 3 variants – Base, Pass, and Summit. The entry-level version can be had in a Kaza Brown colour, while the Pass will be available in Slate Himalayan Salt and Slate Poppy Blue colour options. Choose the top-spec Summit, you will get 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 navigation, an upside-down fork with a fork cover, switchable ABS, ride-by-wire, integrated taillight with turn indicators, and 3 riding modes. 

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Expect the Royal Enfield Himalayan to be priced around Rs 2.6-2.8 lakh (ex-showroom).