Royal Enfield's latest offering, the adventure tourer Himalayan has gone on sale in Delhi for an on road price of Rs 1,73,676. The brand was earlier facing an uncertain future in Delhi after a Delhi Transport Department decision to bar registration of two wheelers that did not comply to the Bharat Stage IV (BS-IV) emission norms.
When the bike had gone on sale in the rest of the country a few weeks back, on road prices for Delhi were not announced. Upon further investigation company sources revealed that Delhi's Transport Department did not approve of the launch of the Himalayan which did not comply with the BS-IV norms. This left the fate of the BS-III compatible Himalayan hanging by a thread. However, the Delhi government has now allowed the sale of BS-III compatible two wheelers launched before 1st April 2016. two wheelers going on sale after the 1st April 2016 deadline need to be BS-IV while existing two wheelers will need to upgrade from 1st April 2017.
Announcing the price, Mr. Rudratej (Rudy) Singh, President Royal Enfield said, “We are delighted to announce the availability of our latest motorcycle - Himalayan, in New Delhi. The timing of the launch in Delhi could not have been better as all motorcycling enthusiasts in the region start frequenting the hills post Holi. We are very confident that with its simple design and versatile performance, the Himalayan will inspire confidence amongst the amateur motorcyclists. At the same time, seasoned riders will appreciate the motorcycle’s purpose-built features and attributes in terrains that have inspired the Himalayan. We are offering the new Himalayan, now in Delhi, at an on-road price of Rs. 1,73,676/-.”
Built on a rugged duplex split cradle frame designed and developed by UK-based Harris Performance, the Himalayan is stable and agile in equal parts. A strong mono shock rear suspension with linkage allows for longer travel and delivers a smoother ride experience regardless of terrain. The Himalayan’s 220 mm ground clearance ensures it gobbles up obstacles comfortably be it in the Himalayas, rocky river beds or at stream crossings. An optimal wheel size combination allows for better control while riding over rocks and ruts.
The Himalayan is powered by a completely new and evolved overhead camshaft engine platform that forms the base for its new long stroke LS 410 engine. The all new engine delivers high torque and usable power at lower RPMs. This makes for smooth riding in higher gears at lower speeds, making it easy to climb hills, or to maneuver through traffic. Modern design and materials of the engine translate to increased efficiency and low maintenance, and the engine can go 10,000 kilometers between oil changes.
Royal Enfield Himalayan will be available in Bangalore for Rs. 184,316 (on-road), in Kolkata for Rs. 181,517 (on-road), in Chennai for Rs. 175,840 (on-road), in Hyderabad for Rs. 176,580 (on-road), in Pune for Rs. 170,362 (on-road) and in Navi Mumbai for Rs. 171,065 (on-road). As of now the vehicle will be available in two colour options — Granite (RE speak for black) and Snow (white).
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