Planning To Buy The Royal Enfield Himalayan? Check Out Its Pros And Cons

The Royal Enfield Himalayan offers a versatile, and simple, go-anywhere, adventure touring motorcycle, equipped to take a lot of beating. And even though with its 199 kg kerb weight, the Himalayan is a tad heavy for gnarly trails, and true-blue off-road capability, it still feels solid, stable and has a rock-solid demeanour, over broken roads and no roads. The 411 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, single overhead cam (SOHC) engine puts out 24.3 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 32 Nm of peak torque between 4,000-4,500 rpm.

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The Royal Enfield Himalayan is happiest cruising at 90-100 kmph on the highway.

With long travel suspension, 41 mm forks with 200 mm travel, a monoshock rear with 180 mm travel, and ground clearance of 220 mm, the Himalayan is built for rough roads, and is a versatile adventure-touring motorcycle. It offers very good value as a versatile everyday motorcycle which can be used for multi-day rides, as well as some rough trails thrown in. Here's a look at the pros and cons of the Royal Enfield Himalayan.

PROS

1. Simple, versatile, go-anywhere touring machine.
2. Long-travel suspension, high ground clearance, and comfortable ergonomics.
3. Superb ride quality; glides over potholes and broken tarmac.
4. Low seat height, easy and accessible performance make it a friendly package.
5. Good wind protection, comfortable for long hours out on the highway.

CONS

1. Lack of power from the engine for slightly experienced riders.
2. Low cruising speed of just over 100 kmph. Needed more grunt for quicker overtakes.
3. Brakes could have had more bite and feel, especially the front brake.
4. Too heavy for being an all-round adventure bike; less weight would have made it a better package.
5. Instrument console is too busy; compass doesn't work perfect, and temperature gauge isn't always accurate.