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Royal Enfield Himalayan launched, Priced at Rs. 1.78 Lakhs, Top key features you need to know

Royal Enfield has launched their latest motorcycle, the Himalayan, which face no competition in the segment. Anything developed by an Indian manufacturer that even comes close to resembling the Himalayan is the Hero Impulse. Let us take a look at its feat

News Nation Bureau | Updated : 17 March 2016, 05:23:32 PM
Himalayan dream

Himalayan dream

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The Himalayan, from Royal Enfield’s on road price is Rs 1.78 lakh. It has a 411 cc long-stroke engine producing 24.5 bhp @ 6500 rpm and 32 Nm of maximum torque @ 4500 rpm. The 411 cc engine is a free-revving unit, unlike other Royal Enfield's, and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission and has an electric start. The front suspension setup is a 41 mm telescopic suspension with 200 mm of travel. It is maintained by monoshock with linkage that has 180 mm of travel and weighs 182 kg and the fuel tank is big enough to hold in 15 litres of fuel.
Himalayan Price

Himalayan Price

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The Himalayan, from Royal Enfield, is priced at Rs 1.78 lakh on-road. It has a 411 cc long-stroke engine producing 24.5 bhp @ 6500 rpm and 32 Nm of maximum torque @ 4500 rpm. The 411 cc engine is a free-revving unit, unlike other Royal Enfield's, and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission and has an electric start. The front suspension setup is a 41 mm telescopic suspension with 200 mm of travel. Not only this the bike is suitable for plateau regions too and you can start your travelling.
Himalayan Suspension

Himalayan Suspension

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Talking about the suspension, it is maintained by monoshock with linkage that has 180 mm of travel and weighs 182 kg and the fuel tank is big enough to hold in 15 litres of fuel.
Himalayan for travellers

Himalayan for travellers

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It has been designed keeping in mind function over style and has been designed, keeping in mind the necessities of a long road trip. The attachment of two panniers can be a boon to the travellers on frequent adventurous trips.
Himalayan launch

Himalayan launch

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According to the company, Royal Enfield has been toying with the idea of the Himalayan even before they launched the Continental GT.

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