Royal Enfield is a model that isn’t normally related to efficiency. The Indian bike producer focuses as a substitute on type and a barebones using expertise. However, at EICMA 2023, RE proved that it might ship by way of efficiency with the launch of the 2024 Himalayan.
The Himalayan has been round for a number of years now, and has turn out to be liked by many because of its tractor-like attraction. The previous-generation mannequin was powered by an air-cooled single-cylinder engine that trundled alongside at low revs. The new mannequin, nevertheless, brings a little bit of brap into the equation with an all-new engine. It’s RE’s most performance-focused motor, too, taking the type of a 452cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine. Producing a decent 40 horsepower and 40 Nm (21 pound-feet) of torque, it’s inside firing vary of the likes of the KTM 390 Adventure and Honda CB500X.
Engine apart, the 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan additionally impresses with its underpinnings. The bike will get WP suspension as customary, consisting of an inverted entrance fork and offset rear monoshock. The bike rolls on a 21-inch entrance and a 17-inch rear wheel outfitted with dual-purpose rubber, additional highlighting its deal with off-road efficiency. Technology-wise, we discover a full-color TFT show and ride-by-wire know-how, marking a primary for Royal Enfield. Furthermore, the brand new Himalayan is supplied with journey modes consisting of eco and efficiency, and switchable ABS for improved off-road efficiency.
After all is alleged and accomplished, the 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan stays true to its retro styling. Although incorporating fashionable components equivalent to LED lights, it nonetheless will get a spherical headlight, teardrop-shaped tank, and total classic-inspired styling, albeit beefed up with a extra vintage-enduro really feel.
I discussed in a earlier article that RE had introduced pricing for the brand new Himalayan in its house nation of India. Now, Royal Enfield has launched pricing info for the brand new Himalayan in key European markets. In Italy, the brand new journey bike will carry a sticker value beginning at 5,900 euros, or about $6,367 USD per present alternate charges. Meanwhile, over within the UK, the bike will begin from £5,750, or roughly $7,246 USD. In France, we get the identical value as that of Italy at 5,900 euros ($6,367 USD). As of this writing, the 2024 Himalayan has but to be listed on RE’s US web site, and the outdated mannequin remains to be proven with a price ticket of $5,449 USD.