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New Royal Enfield Himalayan Road Test Review: In Pictures

Spending a week with the new RE Himalayan has been a revelation. Is it all the motorcycle you will ever need? We have the answer to that question and more, in this comprehensive review.
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By Kingshuk Dutta

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Published on December 26, 2023

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Highlights

  • The new Royal Enfield Himalayan impresses in the real world
  • It is easy to ride and is entertaining too
  • It loves being ridden off-road and is loaded with features

The new Royal Enfield Himalayan is exactly what the owners of the older model imagined it to be. Or at least how I had imagined it to be! The step-up has been immense! It is what you could call a giant leap! Both for Royal Enfield and the Himalayan. I spent a week with the new-generation Himalayan and what a week it turned out to be, with over 600 kilometres clocked, in and around Delhi NCR. 

 

Also Read: New Royal Enfield Himalayan Real-World Review

 

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Good roads, bad roads, no roads! The Himalayan cruises over everything.

 

Also Read: All-New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Launched In India

 

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The new Himalayan is easily one of the best off-road motorcycles in the sub 500 cc segment.

 

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The suspension on the ADV is heavy duty and can take quite a beating.

 

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The riding position and the seat is comfy for long rides.

 

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The new Sherpa 450 engine is a revelation! Can't wait to see this engine on other motorcycles from Royal Enfield.

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The motorcycle does feel lazy, right at the bottom end, but the moment, the revs climb up to 3,500 rpm and above, there is a delicious spread of torque offered right across.

 

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The motor feels very different from anything RE has made over the years.

 

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The new Himalayan sounds quite nice too.

 

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Vibrations are present but won't be much of a bother.

 

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Grip from Ceat tyres is good on the road, not so good off it.

 

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The brakes on the motorcycle are not only strong but offer solid feel too.

 

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Definite big bike presence on the new Himalayan. It looks and feels substantial.

 

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The taillight is integrated into the LED indicator lights. It looks cool, especially in the dark.

 

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Mirrors on the new Himalayan aren't very friendly when it comes to adjusting them.

 

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The map-mirroring function on the bike is a fantastic feature, even if it drains out the battery on your mobile phone at twice the pace.

 

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The metal bars at either side of the fuel tank is a nod to the older model.

 

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Prices are competitive, compared to its rivals.

 

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We quite liked the ‘Slate Poppy Blue’ colour on the test bike that I had.

 

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Fun, frolic and adventure is easily found on the new Himalayan! One of the best bikes you can buy at less than Rs. 3 lakh.

 

Photography: Arvind Salhan

Off-road Track Courtesy: Yansh Off-Road, Baliawas

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