The biggest Himalayan yet gets a new 750 cc-class twin-cylinder engine, cruise control, spoked and alloy wheel options and more
Royal Enfield has finally unveiled the new Himalayan 750 in Italy, marking an important step for the brand’s adventure motorcycle range. The motorcycle takes the Himalayan name into the middleweight segment with a larger parallel-twin engine and a more substantial hardware package. It will sit above the Himalayan 450 and is expected to become Royal Enfield’s flagship adventure tourer.
The biggest talking point is the new oil-cooled parallel-twin engine, with a displacement expected to be close to 750 cc. The motor is believed to draw from the architecture of Royal Enfield’s existing 648 cc twin-cylinder platform, although the company has not yet disclosed its final displacement or performance figures. The engine is expected to retain the 270-degree firing order, paired with a six-speed gearbox and slip-and-assist clutch. A two-into-one exhaust completes the arrangement.
The additional performance should make the Himalayan better suited to sustained highway speeds, overtaking and carrying luggage or a pillion. More importantly, the twin-cylinder configuration should offer a different riding character from the single-cylinder Himalayan 450.
Royal Enfield is expected to offer alloy wheels as well as tubeless cross-spoke wheels, depending on the variant or accessory package. Suspension duties are handled by Showa USD front forks and a linked rear monoshock. The setup is expected to offer adjustment for preload and compression at the front, while the rear gets a remote preload adjuster. This should be useful when the motorcycle is loaded with luggage or ridden with a pillion.
Braking is another major upgrade. The Himalayan 750 gets twin disc brakes at the front with ByBre callipers, along with a single disc at the rear. Dual-channel ABS is expected, with the possibility of a switchable rear ABS function.
The motorcycle gets a circular full-colour TFT instrument console, similar to the one seen on the Himalayan 450 and Bear 650. It is expected to offer smartphone connectivity, Google Maps navigation, call and music controls, along with a USB Type-C charging port.
The biggest addition is cruise control, which could make the Himalayan 750 the first Royal Enfield motorcycle to offer this feature as standard. Ride-by-wire, traction control and multiple riding modes are also expected. A tyre pressure monitoring system could further improve its touring credentials.
The Himalayan 750 is expected to arrive in India in the coming months, with Royal Enfield’s Motoverse event possibly serving as the platform for its India debut. Pricing is expected to be in the region of Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh (ex-showroom). The final specifications, variant details, kerb weight and India pricing will determine just how competitive the Himalayan 750 turns out to be.
