- Identical 443cc engine because the Scram 440
- Will get long-travel suspension at each ends
- Obtainable in three colors
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 has been launched in India at Rs. 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s the second bike primarily based on the model’s 440 platform, after the Scram 440. The brand new Himalayan retains the identical rugged design because the now-discontinued 411 and is obtainable in three colors.
It’s powered by a 443cc, air/oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 25.4bhp at 6,250rpm and 34Nm at 4,000rpm, mated to a six-speed gearbox. It’s constructed on a half-duplex break up cradle body and is suspended on a telescopic fork and monoshock.
In comparison with the Scram 440, the journey has been elevated considerably, coming in at 200mm on the entrance and 180mm on the rear. The Scram 440, for reference, has 190mm entrance and 180mm rear journey.
The bottom clearance involves 220mm, which can be increased than the Scram 440’s 200mm. The bike rolls on a 21-inch entrance and 17-inch rear spoke wheel setup, with braking dealt with by a 300mm entrance and 240mm rear disc brake setup. Royal Enfield has said that the brake calipers have been up to date with bigger pistons for higher braking efficiency. The bike comes with dual-channel ABS and likewise will get switchable ABS on the rear for higher management off-road.
Options-wise, the brand new Himalayan 440 will get a semi-digital instrument console. There’s an analogue speedometer with a digital inset for gasoline stage, time, journey, and odometer readouts. There’s additionally the Royal Enfield Tripper Navigator module for turn-by-turn navigation.
The bike will go up towards different entry-level journey bikes out there, such because the Suzuki V-Strom 250 and the Yezdi Adventure.
