Royal Enfield Himalayan

Features

Displacement	411 cc
Maximum Power	24.5 BHP @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque	32 NM @ 4000-4500 rpm
Gearbox	5 Speed Constant Mesh
Seat Height	800 mm
Ground Clearance	220 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight	182 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres

Royal Enfield Himalayan is priced at Rs. 1,55,545 (Ex-showroom Mumbai) and the on-road price in Mumbai is INR 1,78,872. It was officially unveiled in India on Feb 2. Himalayan is powered by a 411cc engine, which generates maximum power of 24.5 BHP @ 6500 rpm with maximum torque of 32 NM @ 4000-4500 rpm, and the engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. RE Himalayan is available in 2 shades: Granite Black and Snow White.

Bike Category (cc)		250cc-500cc
Type		Adventure
Status		Available
Official Tagline		Purpose-Built for Adventure
Shades/Colors		Granite Black, Snow White
Maintenance Service Intervals		10,000 kms
Frame/Chassis		Half-duplex split cradle frame
ENGINE, POWER & TORQUE
Displacement		411 cc
Maximum Power		24.5 BHP @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque		32 NM @ 4000-4500 rpm
Engine Description		Single cylinder 4 stroke, LS400 overhead cam engine, air-cooled, SOHC
Cooling		Air-cooled
Fuel System		Carburettor with throttle position sensor
Ignition		TCi, multi-curve
Lubrication		Wet sump
Compression Ratio		9.5:1
Bore		78 mm
Stroke		86 mm
Number of Cylinders		1
Power-to-weight Ratio		134.50 BHP per ton
Torque-to-Weight Ratio		175.68 NM per ton
Specific Output		59.61 BHP per litre
Spark Plug Change Intervals		25,000 kms
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox		5 Speed Constant Mesh
Clutch		Wet, multi-plate
BRAKES
Front Brake		300mm Disc, 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake		240mm Disc, 1-piston floating caliper
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension		41mm Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension		Mono-shock with linkage
Front Wheel Travel		200 mm
Rear Wheel Travel		180 mm
WHEELS & TYRES
Front Tyre	90/90 21"
Rear Tyre	120/90 17"
Front Wheel	21-inch
Rear Wheel	17-inch
Wheel Type	Spoke Wheels
Alloy Wheels
BATTERY
Battery Type	VRLA
Capacity	8AH
Voltage	12V
ELECTRICALS
Electrical System	12V DC
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Overall Length	2190 mm
Overall Width	840 mm
Overall Height	1360 mm
Ground Clearance	220 mm
Seat Height	800 mm
Wheelbase	1465 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight	182 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE
Speedometer	Analog
Tachometer	Analog
Trip Meter	Digital
Odometer	Digital
Clock	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Analog
Gear Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Compass	Digital
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Electric Start
Pillion Grabrail
Pass Light
Pillion Footrest
LIGHTING
Head Light	12V H4 60/55 W (the headlight is chassis mounted, it doesn't turn with the handlebar)
Tail Light	LED
Head Light Type	Halogen
Projector Head Light

Royal Enfield Himalayan Review

Overview

Himalayan has been through a lot of testing and Royal Enfield has finally unveiled its first out of the league RE motorcycle. The negatives about the test mules have definitely gone down with the production ready version of the newcomer at its time of display. It comes in a single body design and offers practical living, wherever on the earth you are actually living. Royal Enfield Himalayan is priced at Rs. 1,55,545 (Ex-showroom Mumbai) and the on-road price in Mumbai is INR 1,78,872.

Design and Style

Himalayan is a friendly bike with very few panels, making lesser chances of noises between the gaps and vibrations between the same. It comes with a standard round headlight at the front and a raised mudguard for further prevention of dirt into the headlight unit. It comes with huge wheel at the front whereas the rear can be called fat instead of calling it as huge.

Its overall stance matches a modified scrambler whereas the crash guards make its purpose clear to the audience. It comes with an excellent fuel tank design and a step up design with divided seat. Truly a purpose built bike, it uses no panels at either of the sides and provides a neat LED tail lamp. The exhaust design is the best thing a person can see when seen from the right side of the motorcycle.

Instrument Console

RE offers a great combination of digital as well as analogue instrument console to the Himalayan. The bigger dial gets analogue speedometer at the top and a screen in the bottom area. On the right is a beautiful tachometer, placed above the analogue fuel gauge and apparently a digital compass on its right.

Dimensions and Weight

Being a true RE, the Himalayan weighs 182 kg. It gets a clean 220 mm of ground clearance, even after having a comfortable seat height of just 800 mm. It gets a long 1465 mm wheelbase. It measures 2190 mm in length, 840 mm in width and 1360 mm in height. The overall height is measured at the windscreen's top point. It comes with a 15 liter fuel tank, even providing spare accessories for storing emergency fuel and other needs.

Engine and Performance

The Himalayan is powered by a newly developed, single cylinder, air-cooled, 411 cc engine producing 24.5 Bhp @ 6,500 rpm and 32 Nm @ 4,000-4,500 rpm. The new engine line of the Royal Enfield is more efficient than the existing series, making way for new products with higher power values and a really tough competition for other manufacturers.

Till date Royal Enfield's are one of the favorites of those who believe in brute power, even though Harley and other manufacturers are coming with some more power options, the cost effective power of Royal Enfield seems unchallenged by time. The Himalayan gets 5-speed manual gearbox and comes with carburettor fed fuel assembly. Surprisingly, the RE Himalayan uses only electric starter, thereby making the bike's electrical much more reliable than the older models.

Braking and Suspension

The braking is handled by a double disc arrangement, with the larger 300 mm 2-piston floating caliper disc at the front and a smaller 240 mm single-piston floating caliper disc at the rear. First time ever, a mono-shock has been provided on a Royal Enfield which clearly shows that adopting the new technology by keeping its vintage essence is a true possibility. The front gets 41mm telescopic forks with an extended 200 mm of travel for ease while off-roading. The tyres are rough and huge this time, making it a true by heart explorer in the wild. The front tyre is 90/90-21 whereas the rear uses 120/90-17 tyre with spoke wheels on both ends.

Variants and Shades

The Himalayan has been unveiled in a single variant. The available shades include Black as well as White for the most possible body parts. It looks solid in both shades and provide a mean look from its first sight.

Ex-showroom Price

Royal Enfield Himalayan is priced at Rs. 1,55,545 (Ex-showroom Mumbai) and the on-road price in Mumbai is INR 1,78,872. The scenario for the Royal Enfield has totally changed with its introduction, making way for new fans to add up to the royal club of motorcycling. Himalayan is offered with a lot of accessories like saddle bags, side mounts, windshields and many other off-road accessories. In short, it defines the modern approach of Royal Enfield among others in the wild.