Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 In The Works: OG Charm In A Modern Avatar

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a great motorcycle. It’s an excellent tourer with loads of power and enough tech for all the geeks, but it's also heavier and way more expensive than the bike it replaced, the Himalayan 411. That’s exactly where the upcoming Himalayan 440 could fit in. It has been reported that the brand is working on reviving the ADV in a modern avatar. 

Internally codenamed D4G, this new ADV is expected to revive the simplicity and accessibility of the OG Himalayan, while borrowing key mechanical bits from the Royal Enfield Scram 440. It is likely to arrive in the second half of 2026 and sit neatly between the Scram 440 and the Himalayan 450.

The J-series platform currently has 5 motorcycles, the 650-twin platform has 7 motorcycles , and even the 452cc Sherpa engine has 2 bikes. And now with the purported Himalayan 440, the 440cc platform will finally have another bike. 

In terms of design, expect the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 to stay true to the 411’s utilitarian and purposeful styling, albeit with refreshed colours, updated graphics and a modern LED headlight. The feature list will likely remain basic, with essentials like switchable ABS and Tripper navigation, but no riding modes or traction control. We do hope Royal Enfield brings back the iconic aeroplane cockpit-style instrument console from the 411.

Powering the bike could be the same 443cc, air/oil-cooled single-cylinder engine from the Scram 440, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Output is expected to be 25PS and 34Nm, slightly higher than the 411. Underpinnings are likely to be similar to the Scram, but tuned for better off-road ability. Expect longer suspension travel, a 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel setup, along with dual-purpose tube-type tyres. 

With the Scram 440 priced between Rs 2.23 lakh and Rs 2.31 lakh, and the Himalayan 450 starting at Rs 3.06 lakh, the Himalayan 440 is expected to be priced around Rs 2.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Our Opinion

A 440cc Himalayan makes a lot of sense for riders who don’t care about fancy electronics but want the essentials, along with a 6-speed gearbox for relaxed highway touring. It neatly fills the gap between the Scram 440 and the Himalayan 450.

That said, by the time the Himalayan 440 arrives, don’t be surprised if the Himalayan 450 becomes even more expensive. Think of it as a case of “shrinkflation” in the lineup, where the more premium model gradually moves further up the price ladder, potentially inching closer to the KTM 390 Adventure X.

It’s also clear that Royal Enfield isn’t keen on using its 350cc platform for a budget dual-purpose motorcycle. The 350cc engine is relatively heavy and lacks the highway performance expected from an ADV. Plus, significantly reworking that platform would only increase costs. Case in point: the Goan Classic 350 and the Scram 440 are already priced very close to each other. Case in point, both motorcycles start from Rs 2.23 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai) despite being quite different bikes. 

The Scram 440, though it had initial niggles, was sorted rather quickly, and when we got the bike for a long duration, it turned out to be a genuinely enjoyable machine to live with. It carried that old-school charm which still feels unmatched in this connected age. That’s exactly the feeling a lot of riders continue to crave, and to address this very demand, Royal Enfield will most likely bring in the Himalayan 440.

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Interestingly, Delhi-based TNT Motorcycles has already built something along these lines. Its ‘Latitude’ kit transforms a Himalayan 411 into a more capable machine by incorporating the Scram 440's internals and a 6-speed gearbox.

The custom build also features a K&N air filter, Powerage exhaust, cross-spoke tubeless wheels, and larger disc brakes, addressing one of the 411’s biggest weaknesses: braking performance. Add adjustable YSS suspension and a 21-litre aluminium fuel tank, and it becomes a serious long-distance machine.

That said, these upgrades don’t come cheap, with the full conversion costing around Rs 1.48 lakh.

Source: Autocar India