The more affordable Himalayan is expected to bring back the old-school adventure bike formula with the Scram 440’s engine and 411-inspired styling
Royal Enfield appears to be preparing a rather interesting addition to its Himalayan family. The Himalayan 440, internally codenamed D4G, is expected to arrive in India in the second half of 2026, with September now emerging as a likely launch window. The motorcycle is being positioned as a more accessible alternative to the Himalayan 450, while bringing back some of the character of the older Himalayan 411.
The idea behind the Himalayan 440 is fairly straightforward. Rather than developing an entirely new motorcycle from scratch, Royal Enfield might combine the original Himalayan 411’s design philosophy with the mechanical package of the Scram 440. That means a simpler, rugged adventure bike with a more approachable character than the current Himalayan 450. It also fills a gap in the range that appeared after Royal Enfield discontinued the Himalayan 411.
Visually, the Himalayan 440 is expected to stay quite close to the original Himalayan 411. That means a tall, upright ADV stance, a large fuel tank, spoke wheels and long-travel suspension are likely to remain part of the recipe. The chassis and suspension are expected to be derived from the Scram 440, although Royal Enfield could tune them specifically for the Himalayan’s intended use.
The biggest change will obviously be underneath the tank. The Himalayan 440 is expected to use the 443 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine from the Scram 440. In its current form, this motor produces 25.4 bhp at 6,250 rpm and 34 Nm at 4,000 rpm, and comes paired with a six-speed gearbox. Royal Enfield’s own specifications confirm that it uses an 81mm bore and 86mm stroke, electronic fuel injection and a SOHC setup.
Whether the Himalayan gets exactly the same state of tune remains to be seen, but the six-speed gearbox should be a welcome upgrade over the old 411’s five-speed unit. Where the Himalayan 440 could really make sense is on the price front. The current Himalayan 450 starts around Rs 3.20 lakh, making it a fairly significant jump over the old 411.
The new 440 is expected to sit somewhere around Rs 2.40 lakh – Rs 2.60 lakh (ex-showroom), putting it between the Scram 440 and Himalayan 450. If Royal Enfield manages to keep the price in that region, the Himalayan 440 could become a much more approachable option for riders who want a proper ADV without spending Himalayan 450 money.
