The much-awaited EICMA show in Milan will begin on November 5 and ahead of its official unveil, the Royal Enfield Himalayan Rally was completely spied. The image reveals the fully loaded adventure motorcycle donning the accessories. This is not the first time the Rally version will be showcased as it was unveiled at the launch of the Himalayan 450 last year. Royal Enfield has still not launched the Himalayan Rally, but it is expected to make its debut this year.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Rally: What to expect?
The Himalayan Rally is an updated version of the standard model with an extensive list of accessories. The leaked image reveals that the Rally gets knuckle protectors or hand guards, a handlebar brace, a headlight grille, a swept-back angular exhaust, and the split seat is replaced with a flat single seat and a reinforced studier rear section. It sports additional parts like a larger-sized under-belly skid plate, tubeless spoke tyres, a radiator guard and new taller handlebars.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Rally: Engine Specs
The Himalayan Rally will be powered by the 452 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder Sherpa engine which produces 39.4 bhp and 40 Nm. The powertrain is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slip-and-assist clutch.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Rally: Competition Check
The Himalayan Rally will take on the usual suspects like the KTM 390 Adventure, the Yezdi Adventure and the BMW G 310 GS.