Royal Enfield, owned by Eicher Motors, has launched its adventure tourer, the Himalayan, in India. The motorcycle, designed for all roads and no roads, is priced at Rs 2.69 lakh until December 31, 2023, and is available for booking.
Royal Enfield has launched its latest bike, the Himalayan, at Motoverse 2023. The Himalayan comes in three variants: Base, Pass, and Summit, and comes in five colors. The bike was created by collaborating with the community and incorporating insights from globetrotters, explorers, and athletes.
Royal Enfield offers a range of features
Royal Enfield’s Himalayan is a sophisticated vehicle, powered by a 452 cc DOHC single-cylinder engine, producing 40 Nm peak torque and 39.5 horsepower at 8,000 rpm. It features a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch and assistance.
The RE Himalayan boasts a 4-inch circular TFT instrument cluster, Google Maps integration, ride-by-wire, spoked wheels, height-adjustable front seat, dual-purpose rear tail lights, riding modes, and LED lighting.
The newly released visuals
Royal Enfield’s Himalayan motorcycle embodies the rugged and versatile roots of the Himalayas, with a unique design approach that borrows cues from the 411, such as the circular headlamp and metal frame connecting the fuel tank to the headlamp unit.
Additionally to its large beak and 21-inch front wheel, the fascia has the most robust touch. Even though it is just ordinary in size, the windshield gives the motorbike some noticeable bulk. The bike’s side profile captured my attention for a long moment. The motorbike has an air of grandeur because of its enormous fuel tank, exposed chassis tubes, compact exhaust, and spoke wheels. The Himalayan 452’s rear end has integrated brake lights and turn indicators, drawing influence from the Hunter 350.
The Packaging; Royal Enfield Himalayan
The modern motorcycle from Royal Enfield features modern equipment, making it long-distance-friendly. The 4-inch circular instrument cluster, a color TFT, is designed for long-distance and city riding. It displays ride details, navigation, ambient temperature, and riding modes. The cluster can also display information in both analog and digital formats by pressing the mode button on the switch gear. To select modes, use the toggle and home buttons on the left side of the switchgear.
The bike offers four riding modes: Eco with ABS on, Eco with ABS off, Performance with ABS on, and Performance with ABS off. Eco mode reduces performance for better fuel efficiency, while Performance mode provides all available 40bhp power. The ‘ABS off’ feature locks the rear wheel for action-packed slides. Royal Enfield’s Himalayan boasts ride-by-wire, hazard lights, adjustable seats, Type-C, and non-adjustable Showa front forks, but lacks standard knuckle guards, a poor decision by the company.
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