Spotted — the new Himalayan twin! Royal Enfield has several motorcycles in its lineup, ready for launch in the upcoming months and years and one of them is the new Himalayan, spotted testing in Europe. What makes this interesting is that the motorcycle features a lot of new components compared to the other 650 range, prompting the question — is this a 650 or a 750cc Royal Enfield Himalayan?
New Royal Enfield Himalayan twin — What do the images reveal?
The motorcycle looks close to its production-ready form, revealing most of its design and hardware details. The motorcycle gets a tall visor and a half fairing that houses a round headlight. It features an upright riding position with the rider’s feet slightly tucked backwards in a sporty position. The split seats and what seems to look like a heavy-duty bash plate give the motorcycle an adventure-ready design.
The images also show the running components of the Royal Enfield Himalayan twin. It gets USD forks at the front with adjustability, a monoshock at the rear, 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels, and a rectangular TFT instrument console. What is interesting here is the dual disc brake setup at the front and a single disc at the rear — a first for Royal Enfield. The motorcycle gets dual-channel ABS and should be equipped with basic electronic aids such as traction control and ride modes.
New Royal Enfield Himalayan twin — Engine specifications
This is a big mystery. The Himalayan twin spotted could be powered by a 650cc engine that powers the Bear 650, which makes 47bhp and 57Nm of torque with the help of a 6-speed gearbox. If it is a 650, this seems more likely as the Himalayan twin sports a two-into-one exhaust system, similar to the Bear.
| Specifications | Bear 650 | Interceptor 650 |
| Displacement | 648cc | 648cc |
| Power | 47 bhp | 47 bhp |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
However, there are speculations that say the engine could be a larger, 750cc unit that Royal Enfield is working on. If that is the case, the dual disc brake setup at the front makes sense, because the motorcycle will make power and torque. Whatever the case is, time will reveal more details about the new Royal Enfield Himalayan twin.
