BREAKING: All-New Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Launched At Rs 2.29 Lakh

Quick Highlights:

• Royal Enfield has launched the all-new Himalayan 440 in India

• Gets the same 443cc engine as the Scram 440

• Positioned as a more affordable and accessible adventure motorcycle than the Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield has finally launched the much-awaited Himalayan 440 in India. The new adventure motorcycle is based on the Royal Enfield Scram 440, and carries the same rugged character as the original Himalayan. The design is slightly modern, it gets a larger 443cc engine, and some necessary features. 

How Much Does It Cost?

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 has been launched at a starting price of Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes it a whopping Rs 79,000 more affordable than the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, while being Rs 5,000 more expensive than the lower variant of the Scram 440, and about Rs 3,400 affordable than its top variant.

Available Colours

The Himalayan 440 is available in 3 rugged looking colour options, including: Mustang Brown, Nelong White, Sela Black. The motorcycle retains the sturdy and indestructible appearance associated with the Himalayan name.

Numbers That Matter

• Engine: 443cc, single-cylinder, air-oil-cooled

• Maximum power: 25.4 PS at 6,250 rpm

• Maximum torque: 34 Nm at 4,000 rpm

• Gearbox: 6-speed

• Fuel tank capacity: 15 litres

• Kerb weight: 199 kg

• Seat height: 800 mm

• Ground clearance: 220 mm

• Wheel size: 21-inch front, 17-inch rear

• Wheelbase: 1,460 mm

• Front Suspension: 41 mm telescopic fork (200 mm wheel travel)

• Rear Suspension: Linked Monoshock (180 mm wheel travel)

• Front Tyre Size: 90/90-21

• Rear Tyre Size: 120/90-17

• Front disc size: 300 mm disc

• Rear disc size: 240 mm disc

Engine And Performance Talk

The Himalayan 440 is powered by the same 443cc single-cylinder engine as the Scram 440. The engine produces 25.4PS and 34Nm, and comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

The motor is tuned more towards usable low- and mid-range performance rather than outright speed, which should suit the Himalayan 440’s adventure-focused character. It should also make the motorcycle capable of handling everyday commuting as well as highway touring and light off-road riding. While the 6-speed gearbox should give it better highway performance.

Details You Shouldn’t Miss: Features And Hardware

• LED headlight

• LED tail-light

• Analogue speedometer with digital inset

• Tripper Navigation Pod for turn-by-turn navigation

• Dual channel ABS

The Himalayan 440 retains a simple and functional approach, with the focus being on usability rather than an excessive list of electronic features. However it still gets turn-by-turn navigation and dual channel ABS.

Underpinnings

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 gets a conventional telescopic fork and a rear monoshock. It rides on a 21-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel spoke wheel setup with tubed tyres, giving it the right proportions for an adventure motorcycle. It gets long-travel suspension at both ends with 200 mm front and 180 mm rear wheel travel.

Braking duties are handled by disc brakes at both ends, while dual channel ABS is offered as standard. The motorcycle also gets a 90-section front and a 120-section rear dual purpose tyres, which should help it tackle broken roads and mild trails with confidence.

BikeDekho Says

The Himalayan 440 looks like an interesting addition to Royal Enfield’s adventure motorcycle lineup. It combines the familiar, rugged Himalayan design with the more powerful and capable 443cc engine.

At Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom), it could make a lot of sense for riders looking for a simple, capable ADV without spending Himalayan 450 money. However, the final verdict will depend heavily on how the overall package feels in real-world riding conditions. As of now, the Himalayan 440 competes with the TVS Apache RTX 300, Suzuki V-Strom SX, and Yezdi Adventure.