The more affordable Himalayan will combine the old-school 411 design with the Scram 440’s 443 cc engine and a 21-inch front wheel
Royal Enfield is getting ready to bring back the Himalayan 411 formula, this time with a bigger engine. The wait is almost over as the upcoming Himalayan 440 is confirmed to launch on September 4, 2026, at the Royal Enfield Himalayan Basecamp in Leh, Ladakh. The timing is significant as it coincides with the 10th anniversary of the original Himalayan, which made its debut in 2016.
The new motorcycle is based heavily on the Scram 440, but the approach is different. While the Scram is more road-oriented, the Himalayan 440 is expected to bring back the rugged, functional character of the old Himalayan 411. The biggest visual difference will be the 21-inch front wheel, which should give it considerably more ability on rough terrain than the Scram’s 19-inch front wheel. Long-travel suspension and an upright riding position will also remain central to the package.
Under the tank will be Royal Enfield’s 443 cc LS440 single-cylinder engine, borrowed from the Scram 440. It produces 25.4 bhp at 6,250 rpm and 34 Nm at 4,000 rpm, and is paired with a six-speed gearbox. The strong low-end torque should suit the Himalayan’s character rather well, particularly when riding slowly over broken surfaces or tackling a loose trail.
The mechanical package is expected to remain fairly simple. The Himalayan 440 is likely to use a telescopic fork and rear monoshock, while the 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel combination should give it better off-road manners than the Scram 440. It is also expected to retain the functional approach that made the original Himalayan popular; a motorcycle that can take a fair amount of abuse without requiring you to treat every little scratch like a disaster.
One of the biggest reasons for the Himalayan 440’s existence is its positioning. The current Himalayan 450 starts at a considerably higher price, while the Scram 440 sits lower in the range. The new Himalayan is expected to slot neatly between the two, with a likely price of around Rs 2.5 lakh ex-showroom. That would make it a significantly more accessible entry into Royal Enfield’s dedicated ADV family.
The other interesting bit is what Royal Enfield appears not to be doing. The Himalayan 440 is unlikely to match the Himalayan 450’s more sophisticated technology package. Reports suggest it will take a simpler approach, with the emphasis firmly on mechanical simplicity and ease of use rather than loading the motorcycle with electronics. That should appeal to riders who liked the old Himalayan precisely because it wasn’t overly complicated.
