Himalayan, V15 and 2016 Access 125 Ban Lifted in Delhi, Bookings Open
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Royal Enfield Himalayan was launched in India on 16th March, 2016 at a starting price of Rs. 1.55 lac (ex-showroom, Maharashtra). The eagerly awaited bike post its launch in Mumbai was up for sale in dealerships across the country. However, at the last minute, in Delhi – NCR, the NGT banned the bike stating non-compliance with Bharat Stage IV emission norms. Besides Royal Enfield, Bajaj and Suzuki were also facing the same problem for the V15 and the New Access 125 respectively.
Finally, there is good news for customers in Delhi - NCR, wanting to buy any of these latest offerings. The ban imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been lifted and the bikes will soon be available for sale in the region. The manufacturers have received the required approvals and will be available in the market soon. Royal Enfield has started taking bookings for the Himalayan in Delhi - NCR and you can test ride the bike at your nearest RE dealership.
Announcing the price, Mr. Rudratej (Rudy) Singh, President Royal Enfield said, “We are delighted to announce the availability of our latest motorcycle - Himalayan, in New Delhi. The timing of the launch in Delhi could not have been better as all motorcycling enthusiasts in the region start frequenting the hills post Holi. We are very confident that with its simple design and versatile performance, the Himalayan will inspire confidence amongst the amateur motorcyclists. At the same time, seasoned riders will appreciate the motorcycle’s purpose-built features and attributes in terrains that have inspired the Himalayan. Towards creating and growing a new segment which offers an option for adventure loving motorcycling enthusiasts, we are offering the new Himalayan, now in Delhi, at an on-road price of Rs. 1,73,676/-.”
Royal Enfield dealers were allowed to accept bookings during the ban and now with the go ahead for sales, one can expect deliveries to commence soon. The bike is slowly reaching the dealerships across the country with test rides available in select metros. The dealers have started taking bookings for the Himalayan for a token amount of Rs. 5,000. It is now certain that Delhi-NCR too will soon witness the Himalayan on its roads just like many others across the country are. The bookings for the bike will start today at all Royal Enfield dealerships in Delhi NCR.
So, if you are from the capital and always wanted to own the Himalayan, we suggest you rush to your nearest dealer.
Pradeep Shah