Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Spied Testing in India For the First Time; Shows Spoked Wheels and More

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 has been spotted testing for the first time. Even though the test mule is well-disguised, it can be identified by a few distinguishing features. The upcoming Himalayan 650 boasts several impressive features such as a chunky upswept exhaust, spoked wheels, a sizable instrument panel, split grab grips, dual petal disc brakes up front, LED blinkers, fully adjustable USD forks, and a split seat configuration. The brand will likely launch the production version later in 2025; the bike is presently undergoing its preliminary testing. Upon launch, it is expected to have a price tag under Rs 4 lakhs (ex-showroom). The Himalayan 650 will sit above the 450 and will include distinct colour options and design cues to set both models apart.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 650: Key Details

The 648cc, twin-cylinder, air/oil-cooled Royal Enfield engine at the core of an ADV tourer motorcycle can be seen in these spy photos. The use of an upswept two-into-one exhaust sets this bike apart from other Royal Enfield 650cc models presently available for purchase. After the soon-to-be-released Interceptor Bear 650, the Himalayan 650 will be the second model in the the brand's 650 line to feature this exhaust arrangement. Although mapping and gearing will probably vary, we don't anticipate power and torque numbers to deviate significantly from the 47bhp and 52Nm, produced by other RE 650cc offerings. 

The dual front disc brakes on the Himalayan 650 are a noteworthy feature—they are the first on an Indian model. Additionally, a USD fork with what seems to be damping controls on top is seen. The manufacturer might still be fine-tuning the damping parameters on this early version. Whether an adjustable fork will be part of the production-spec Himalayan 650 is still to be confirmed. 

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The Tripper TFT display and indicators, which have the taillight integrated into them, are similar to those on the Himalayan 450. It also has a rear grab handle and split seat arrangement identical to the smaller Himalayan. Though they are probably new, the Himalayan 650's fuel tank and tank rails share some similarities with the Himalayan 450. The front wheel of the Himalayan 650 is not the same as the 450's. It looks to be a different size than a 21-inch wheel, though the actual size is unknown. Although the Himalayan 450 may be used for off-roading, Royal Enfield probably designed the 650 with increased road usage in mind, considering the weight of the twin-cylinder engine. The Himalayan 650 is likely to feature the 19/17-inch wheel arrangement currently found on the majority of road-biased ADVs.

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