Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Review: Top Likes & Dislikes
5 things you need to know about the new flagship Himalayan
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 was recently unveiled at EICMA 2026. After spending some time with the bike ourselves, here are the 3 things we liked and 2 things that could've been better:
3 Things We Liked
Strong Low & Mid-Range Performance
The Himalayan 750 is powered by a 743cc air/oil-cooled parallel-twin engine which produces 55 PS and 63 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The engine has plenty of low and mid-range grunt, with almost 75 percent of its peak torque available from just 2,500 rpm, which makes it quite effortless to ride in the city.
However, where the engine actually shines is on the highway. The bike feels effortless at 120 kmph, and even 140 kmph can be sustained without much effort. The bike also comes with relatively tall gearing, which should make it a relaxed highway tourer.
Comfortable Ergonomics
The Himalayan 750 gets a spacious riding triangle with a well-padded seat, a wide handlebar, and a neutral footpeg position. This makes it comfortable to ride long distances without feeling strained. The seat is also quite spacious and remains comfortable even after extended durations in the saddle. Overall, the Himalayan 750 has comfortable ergonomics for both daily commutes and long-distance touring.
Well-Balanced Chassis
Despite being a large ADV, the Himalayan 750 is surprisingly easy to ride and handle. It does not feel too heavy while on the move, and the wide handlebars offer good leverage. The bike also feels quite stable around corners and changes directions quite easily. Overall, the Himalayan strikes a good balance between easy handling and highway stability, and it will be quite easy to get along with for riders upgrading from a smaller bike.
2 Things We Disliked
High Kerb Weight
The Himalayan 750 weighs 224 kg (kerb), which is quite a lot for an adventure bike. While it feels easy to handle once on the move, manoeuvring it around in tight parking spaces or making slow-speed U-turns could be a challenge for some riders. Putting the bike on the main stand requires quite an effort, especially for shorter riders.
No Quickshifter Even As An Accessory
While the Himalayan 750 is quite loaded with features like riding modes, traction control, switchable ABS, and cruise control, it does not get a quickshifter, which we think is a major miss. While the 6-speed gearbox is quite smooth and offers a satisfying gear-shifting experience, a quickshifter would've made the experience even better, especially while riding on the highway. We wish Royal Enfield had offered a quickshifter on the bike, at least as an accessory.
