Royal Enfield will launch the new Himalayan tomorrow at its MotoVerse biking festival (previously known as Rider Mania) as well as showcase a new model, although details about that are still under wraps.
The new Himalayan debuts Royal Enfield’s first, modern liquid-cooled engine with elements such as DOHC architecture and a 4-valve head. Christened the Sherpa 450, it makes 40hp at 8,000rpm and 40Nm of torque at 5,500rpm, making it the torquiest Indian single-cylinder engine. This new motor is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch.
If you want the detailed specifications of the new Himalayan, tap here, and you can see see how it compares to its primary rivals on paper here.
We have ridden the Himalayan up in the mountains, and you can read our review here and watch the video review here.
The new Himalayan is expected to be priced around the Rs 2.60 lakh mark (ex-showroom, India), and it will come with a wide range of accessories.