Royal Enfield Himalayan Launched in North America; Priced Equivalent to Rs 4.86 Lakh

Royal Enfield has launched the Himalayan in North America, following its introduction in India nine months ago. The standard variant, available in the Kaza Brown colour scheme, is priced at USD 5,799 (about Rs 4.86 lakh) in the US. The Pass version comes in Slate Himalayan Salt and Slate Poppy Blue colours, and is available for USD 5,899 (Rs 4.94 lakh). The Summit variant, on the other hand, costs USD 5,999 (Rs. 5.02 lakh) and is only offered in the Hanle Black colour, with the Kamet White option to be available later. In Canada, the price of the Himalayan ranges from CAD 7,699 (Rs. 4.66 lakh) to CAD 7,999 (Rs. 4.84 lakh). The company provides roadside support and a three-year, unlimited-mile guarantee for the bike in the North American market. In India, the ADV is priced between Rs 2.85 lakh and Rs 2.98 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. Let's take a closer look at some features of our India-spec Himalayan. 

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Royal Enfield Himalayan: Engine

The Royal Enfield Himalayan runs on a new 451cc liquid-cooled motor, dubbed Sherpa 450, which is the company's first. This unit delivers 39.5bhp of maximum output and 40Nm of highest torque at 8,000 and 5,500rpm, respectively. It is connected to a six-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch. The airbox sits on top of the engine, which is angled forward, making the whole assembly more compact than the previous iteration.

Royal Enfield Himalayan: Hardware

The bike comes with an all-new twin-spar tubular frame. It has a 43mm upside-down fork at the front and a preload-adjustable offset monoshock at the rear, both of which provide 200mm of wheel travel. The bike features a ByBre-sourced 320mm disc at the front and a 270mm disc at the back for braking. It rolls on 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels covered in all-new tube-type tyres. The bike also comes with dual-channel ABS as standard, which can be turned off at the rear.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan: Features

The new Himalayan comes equipped with a comprehensive list of amenities, including a C-Type USB charging port, a full-LED headlamp, integrated turn indicators, a digital TFT instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, audio playback, SMS and phone alerts, and integrated Google Map, ride-by-wire with two riding modes, and switchable ABS.