Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Launched in India at Rs 2.29 Lakh; Bookings Open

Royal Enfield has introduced the Himalayan 440 in India, priced at Rs 2.29 lakh. This model brings back the design of the original Himalayan but gets a a more powerful 443cc single-cylinder engine.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Launched in India at Rs 2.29 Lakh; Bookings Open

Royal Enfield has today launched the Himalayan 440 in India with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 2.29 lakh. The Himalayan 440 continues with the basic design and riding position of the original Himalayan, but gets a larger engine and several mechanical updates. It is available in three colour options - Sela Black, Mustang Brown and Nelong White. Bookings for the same are now open across authorised Royal Enfield dealerships and via the company's official website.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440: Powertrain

The biggest change on the Himalayan 440 is its new 443cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. The motor uses a SOHC setup and electronic fuel injection. It produces 25.4 bhp at 6,250 rpm and 34 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox. The transmission gets revised ratios, with the sixth gear intended to reduce engine speeds during highway riding (somewhat like an overdrive feature).

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440: Rear Design

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440: Design

The Himalayan 440 retains the overall silhouette of the original Himalayan. The rider triangle and basic design have been carried over, while the mechanical package has been revised. The motorcycle gets a new LED headlamp and a digital-analogue instrument cluster. The initial units will also feature a 10-year anniversary badge on the fuel tank.
The motorcycle uses a half-duplex split-cradle frame. Up front, there are 41mm telescopic forks with 200mm of travel, while the rear gets a linkage-type monoshock with 180mm of travel. It rides on a 21-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel. Ground clearance stands at 220mm, while the wheelbase is 1,460mm. The seat height is 800mm, and the motorcycle has a 15-litre fuel tank.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440: Brakes And Safety

The Himalayan 440 gets a 300mm front disc with a two-piston floating caliper and a 240mm rear disc with a single-piston floating caliper. It comes with dual-channel ABS, with the rear ABS being switchable.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440: Side Profile

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440: Features

The Himalayan 440 gets a Tripper navigation pod and USB Type-C charging, LED headlamp, digital-analogue instrument cluster. The Himalayan 440 uses spoke wheels with tube-type tyres.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440: Key Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Engine443cc, single-cylinder
Engine typeSOHC, air-cooled, fuel-injected
Power25.4 bhp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque34 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Gearbox6-speed
FrameHalf-duplex, split-cradle
Front suspension41mm telescopic forks
Front travel200mm
Rear suspension Linkage-type monoshock
Rear travel180mm
Front wheel21-inch
Rear wheel17-inch
Ground clearance220mm
Seat height800mm
Fuel capacity 15 litres
Kerb weight199kg
Front brake 300mm disc
Rear brake 240mm disc
ABS Dual-channel, rear switchable
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