Royal Enfield Himalayan - Top Key Features Explained

The Royal Enfield Himalayan got a new lease of life with its latest update in 2023. The new Himalayan receives improvements that not only enhance its capabilities on and off the road, but it also comes with a new engine and more features.

Let's take a look at the top five highlights of the new Himalayan, but first, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp channel to get the latest automotive updates regularly.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan - 5 Key Features

TFT Instrument Console

With the introduction of the new Himalayan, Royal Enfield also introduced the first TFT console made by it. Additionally, this console is the first unit in the segment that has a Google Maps integration. This feature comes in handy while riding in unknown areas or areas with no phone connectivity.

Additionally, the beautiful layout of the screen is tempting enough to buy the motorcycle. The display also shows different info like fuel economy, tripmeters, and more.

Competitor Check: The 2024 KTM 390 Adventure will come equipped with the same 5-inch TFT screen from the Duke, while the Yezdi Adventure comes with reverse-backlit LCD cluster with bluetooth connectivity and navigation.

SHOWA Suspension Setup

The new Himalayan is equipped with a Showa upside-down fork at the front and a preload adjustable monoshock at the rear. This combination of suspension is simply outstanding. The bike feels superbly composed on every type of terrain.

Being an adventure motorcycle, its suspension is largely tuned for absorbing bad roads. However, even on the tarmac, it feels plaint and confident to ride. There are hardly any bumps or undulations that can seep beyond the suspension, to the rider.

Competitor Check: The KTM 390 Adventure gets a trellis frame, which makes use of WP Apex suspension setup; 43mm USD forks with 170mm travel, along with a pre-load adjustable monoshock with 177mm travel.

Sherpa 450 Engine

Another highlight of the new Himalayan model is its new 452cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, which is also called Sherpa 450. A major shortcoming of the outgoing model was its lack of top-end power and the lack of highway performance.

However, this new LC engine has eliminated this shortcoming, as the bike can easily cruise between 110-130 kmph. Additionally, the new 6-speed transmission with a slipper clutch helps in quick shifts and better use of the strong mid-range.

Competitor Check: The 373.2cc, liquid-cooled engine with 42.9bhp and 37Nm of torque is not the most tractable, and you need to keep the engine above a certain rpm to keep it going.

LED Lights

The new Himalayan is equipped with LED lights all around. The LED headlight is carried over from the bigger sibling bikes like the Super Meteor. Also, the turn indicators are LED on the newer model. The most interesting bit of the new Himalayan design is the rear light setup.

The newer model features a multi-function LED setup that has brake light and turn indicators embedded in a single unit. It looks quite different on the road, and certainly, it is a unique feature.

Competitor Check: Most adventure motorcycles in this segment come equipped with all-LED lighting as standard.

17-litre Fuel Tank Capacity

Being an adventure bike, the Himalayan is sought to have a good range for long-distance highway riding. Hence, the new model gets a bigger 17-litre fuel tank capacity against the 15-litre capacity of the outgoing model.

Additionally, the sculpted fuel tank of the new Himalayan provides a good grip while saddling over the bad roads. Overall, the bigger fuel tank is a feature that adventure riders and highway riders will appreciate.

Competitor Check: At 14.5-litres, the 390 Adventure gets a smaller fuel tank than the Himalayan, while the Yezdi Adventure gets a 15.5-litre fuel tank.

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