Royal Enfield, which launched the all-new Himalayan at an introductory price of Rs 2.69 lakh (ex-showroom) in November 2023, has now increased its price. The new price starts at Rs 2.85 lakh for the entry-level Kaza Brown option, reflecting a maximum hike of Rs 16,000. On the other hand, the top-spec Hanle Black colour option gets a minimum hike of Rs 14,000, going from Rs 2.84 lakh to Rs 2.98 lakh. Meanwhile, the prices of the Kamet White and the Slate Himalayan Salt/Slate Poppy Blue stand at Rs 2.93 lakh and Rs 2.89 lakh, respectively. All prices are ex-showroom. This is the first price hike for the new Himalayan. Here's a proper look at its pricing:
| New Royal Enfield Himalayan | New Price (ex-showroom) | Quantum of Price Hike |
| Kaza Brown | Rs 2.85 lakh | Rs 16,000 |
| Slate Himalayan Salt | Rs 2.89 lakh | Rs 15,000 |
| Slate Poppy Blue | Rs 2.89 lakh | Rs 15,000 |
| Kamet White | Rs 2.93 lakh | Rs 14,000 |
| Hanle Black | Rs 2.98 lakh | Rs 14,000 |
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With a significant price hike across all colour variants, the new Royal Enfield Himalayan is still more affordable than its market rivals – the BMW G 310 GS (Rs 3.30 lakh, ex-showroom) and the KTM 390 Adventure (Rs 3.39 lakh, ex-showroom). Besides, late last month, Royal Enfield released an accessory list for the new Himalayan. The most affordable accessory is the Black rally handlebar pad, priced at Rs 950, while the adventure panniers are the most expensive on the list, available for Rs 32,950. To know full details, click here.
Royal Enfield Himalayan: Chassis
The new Royal Enfield Himalayan features an all-new twin-spar tubular frame, suspended by a 43mm upside-down fork at the front and a preload-adjustable offset mono-shock at the rear, both offering 200mm of wheel travel. The braking hardware on the new Himalayan consists of a 320mm disc at the front and a 270mm disc at the back, both supplied by ByBre. The bike rides on 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels wrapped in all-new tube-type tyres. On offer is also dual-channel ABS, which comes standard with the bike and can be turned off at the rear.
Royal Enfield Himalayan: Engine
Royal Enfield's modern, 452cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled unit powers the new Himalayan. Mated to a 6-speed gearbox and slip-and-assist clutch, the 'Sherpa 450' belts out 40bhp at 8,000rpm and 40Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm. Moreover, the 452cc Himalayan is also the first Royal Enfield to come with ride-by-wire tech, and gets two riding modes – Eco and Performance.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan: Features
Features-wise, the new Himalayan comes with a circular TFT instrument console with smartphone connectivity for turn-by-turn navigation, SMS and call alerts, and information related to engine and battery health. Other bits include spoked wheels, all-LED lighting, ride-by-wire with two riding modes, switchable ABS, and integrated turn indicators.
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