Royal Enfield Himalayan is surely the best bike when buying with the intention of leaving those cozy city roads and entering areas with nothing on the name of roads. Not just that, for the very first time, an Indian manufacturer will even support your idea and ask you to ride it on anything where its tyres can spin with the same ease. Himalayan is all about saying yes to the places where roads can not even be imaged. RE has priced at same at INR 1.56 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and nothing like the Himalayan can be bought before reaching the Triumph Tiger segment for sure in the country. Here are the Pros and Cons of buying the one of its kind, RE Himalayan.
Royal Enfield Himalayan – List of Pros and Cons
Pros of RE Himalayan
# Torque Rich Engine
The engine on the RE Himalayan in an all new, 411 cc air cooled motor producing 24.5 BHP at 6500 rpm and 32 Nm at 4000-4500 rpm. The motorcycle is good for everyday riding within the cities also. The best part comes out to be its 5-speed gearbox that spreads the power in an efficient manner. It can take over any terrain as abundance of power is available within the usable range.
# High Ground Clearance
The amazingly good 220 mm of ground clearance of the Himalayan makes it the best motorcycle around its price segment. It can tackle various terrains at great speeds as there is no fear of hitting the objects lying underneath the motorcycle. It can climb rocks with much ease and can be driven through mild rivers without getting into a problem. The seat height is still accessible at just 800 mm.
# Dual Purpose Tyres
Himalayan carries spoked rims that are lesser prone to damages than alloy wheels on rough terrain. The front rim measures 21 inch while the rear is 17 inch. The Ceat dual purpose tyres are good for nearly everything around the country, ranging from tarmac, soil, rock, snow and anything that could come in its way. The front wheel can easily climb rocks while rear provides loads of traction to the bike.
# Informative Instrument Console
The Himalayan is offered with the best console that RE can provide to its customers currently. It has a analogue speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge while digital compass, gear shifter, clock, tripmeter and temperature indicator makes the rest of the console. No other manufacturer offers such levels of professionalism when it comes to strict off-roading and technical values.
# Attractive Pricing
Royal Enfield wins the game with its attractive starting price of INR 1.56 lakh for the Himalayan. No other bike before the Triumph Tiger offers this kind of riding experience, making it the sole survivor of off-road lovers under the price limit of around INR 10 lakh. The engine is powerful enough to take the rider anywhere while city riding it even as easy as other bikes.
# Rear MonoShock
Technologically, the Royal Enfield Himalayan is the most advanced motorcycle from the company lineup. It carries electric starter, rear disc brake and even a monoshock at the rear. This allows the rider to perform outstandingly and elevates the limitations of the conventional dual shock of Royal Enfield. This also keeps the rear section clean and light enough for improved handling.
# Luggage Handling
Himalayan offers options like extended rear pannier and luggage hooks at the rear, helping the rider carry everything for their desirable ride. You can simply connect hard bags as well as carry more luggage on the rear end by putting your bags on the pannier. It has enough power to push all of your luggage with the utmost comfort while keeping the rider and pillion easy at all times
Cons of RE Himalayan
# Love it or Hate it Looks
The bike carries such looks that can be questioned by various bike lovers. It has the minimum number of parts that can be used, providing some emptiness across its tail section and side parts. Not everyone buy motorcycles for off-road driving and Himalayan simply appeals the least to those buyers who look for a decent balance. On the same time, it can save its rider from unwanted rattles and shakes during those rough trips for sure.
# No ABS
Everything in the Himalayan is made to the most simple possible configuration, helping riders fix some minor problems themselves only. The exclusion of ABS was a bad part as it could have saved the same rider from many sudden brakes and slips on rough terrain. However, adding ABS would take the cost up by a considerable margin.
# No Kickstarter
Himalayan is offered with the electric starter only. This makes it vulnerable to battery failures as there is no kick-starter on the bike. However, you can simply push it forward in a gear and leave the clutch for a start. Still then, many would not prefer doing this when they are on rough uneven terrain. No one would also wish to do the same in cities also.
Key Specs of Royal Enfield Himalayan:
- Displacement – 411 cc
- Maximum Power – 24.5 BHP @ 6500 rpm
- Maximum Torque – 32 NM @ 4000-4500 rpm
- No. of Cylinders – 1
- No. of Gears – 5
- Seat Height – 800 mm
- Ground Clearance – 220 mm
- Kerb/Wet Weight – 182 kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 15 litres
- Top Speed – 145 kmph
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