Royal Enfield has been testing multiple new motorcycles, and the most talked about is the Himalayan 750 — a fact that Mark Wells, Royal Enfield’s Global Head of Product Strategy and Industrial Design, will also accept. Speaking to MCN, Wells has revealed more details on the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 750, hinting at its global debut timeline.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750: The design approach
The upcoming Himalayan 750 is not just a scaled-up version of the Himalayan, but a product that had to tick many boxes, but primarily be approachable and accessible. “Royal Enfields need to have three core attributes – there has to be a story, it has to be authentically desirable, and finally, it’s got to be accessible and approachable,” says Wells.
The motorcycle has to have an approachable seat height and has to be friendly enough to ride and manoeuvre around. The development of a concept to a clay model took a year, and after various tests and phases, Wells says, “We’re well into the process. I’m not giving you a date, but it’s more than an early prototype. We’re moving towards production.”
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750: Sales strategy
The Himalayan 750 will be sold alongside the 450 in Royal Enfield’s lineup, and the company is confident that the 750 will check boxes for those who did not opt for the Himalayan 450. The two will not compete against each other, and they will serve two completely different customer bases.
The larger 750cc engine will also make it to other motorcycles, including the Continental GT and the Interceptor. The former was spotted on tests recently, and as per other reports, the Continental GT 750 will be launched in India first, although the Himalayan will be showcased first.
The Himalayan 750 is expected to feature adjustable front suspension, a TFT instrument console, traction control, and other electronic aids, while the motorcycle will run on a 19-inch wheel setup instead of a 21-inch unit. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 is expected to come with wireless spoke wheels as standard upon its launch. On that note, the Himalayan 750 is expected to make its debut at EICMA this year.
