Royal Enfield Himalayan 440

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Overview 

• Royal Enfield launched the new Himalayan 440 to mark ten years of the original adventure motorcycle. 

• This motorcycle has kept the simple and rugged character of the first model while adding modern updates. 

• The bike now has an upgraded 443 cc engine with a familiar design carried forward from the Himalayan 411.  

• This vehicle gets an upright riding posture and an accessible seat height which is suited for daily trips as well as long tours. 

• Royal Enfield offers a wide range of accessories like hard panniers, touring seats, and engine guards. 

How does the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 perform? 

• The Himalayan 440 is powered by a four-stroke, air-cooled 443 cc engine with electronic fuel injection. 

• This engine produces 25.4 bhp of power at 6,250 rpm and 34 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. 

• The strong pulling power arrives early, which makes climbing steep hills and passing through rough paths very easy. 

• This engine comes mated to a six-speed gearbox using a wet multi-plate clutch. 

• The newly added sixth gear helps with relaxed highway cruising and cuts down the engine strain at higher speeds. 

• The new gear ratios make slow riding easier in traffic and on trails. 

•  Mechanical refinements reduce noise, harshness, and unwanted vibration during every ride. 

How is the design of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440? 

• The Himalayan 440 has retained the iconic look and familiar rider seating shape of the original 411 model. 

• A half-duplex split-cradle frame provides better strength on challenging trails. 

• Interestingly, the first few units feature an exclusive ten-year anniversary badge which is placed directly on the fuel tank. 

• The design keeps a low centre of gravity to help riders stay balanced over uneven tracks. 

How is the exterior of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440? 

• This motorcycle is available in three colour options: Mustang Brown, Nelong White, and Sela Black. 

• This motorcycle now has a new LED headlight and neat LED tail lamp along with standard 12V turn indicator lights. 

• The spoked wheels with tube-type tyres measure 21 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear. 

• In terms of dimensions, the motorcycle measures 2,190 mm in length, 840 mm in width, and 1,370 mm in height to the flyscreen top. 

• The bike is equipped with a 15-litre fuel tank. 

What is the price of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440? 

• The Himalayan 440 is offered at a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 2.29 lakh. 

• Buyers can also place bookings online through the official brand website. 

• Interested customers are advised to check with the local dealership for applicable local prices.  

What is the mileage of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440. 

• The company has not provided the mileage figures for this motorcycle. 

What unique tech is offered in the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440? 

• The motorcycle offers a digital-analogue instrument cluster that shows essential ride data. 

• Royal Enfield has now added the Tripper Pod navigation system which assists riders with simple route directions. 

• The bike also offers a built-in USB Type-C charging port and a 12V 8Ah maintenance-free battery. 

• The bike is equipped with a dual-channel anti-lock braking system where the rear ABS is switchable for dirt riding. 

How are the ride and handling characteristics of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440? 

• This bike offers an accessible seat height of 800 mm, while the tall ground clearance of 220 mm protects the frame from rocks, slush, river crossings, and snow. 

• The front suspension is equipped with 41 mm telescopic forks that provide 200 mm of front wheel travel, while the rear suspension gets a linked monoshock which gives 180 mm of rear wheel travel. 

• This time the bike also gets ByBre brakes, which include a 300 mm front disc with larger pistons and a 240 mm rear disc. 

• This motorcycle has a kerb weight of 199 kg and carries a payload capacity of 176 isg. 

Which bikes compete with the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440? 

This motorcycle competes with the likes of: 

• KTM 250 Adventure 

• KTM 390 Adventure  

• Hero XPulse 210 

• Yezdi Adventure 

• TVS Aoache RTX 

• Suzuki V-Storm SX