2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan: Five key changes including Tripper real-time navigation

The newest version of the Royal Enfield Himalayan is here and as it has been with every generation, the 2021 model should be the best of what the second-most affordable ADV has to offer. There are several changes on the new motorcycle, from tweaks to the luggage rack, addition of new colours and the Tripper. In line with its long-distance tourer characteristic, the luggage racks are now sturdier than before.

However, the biggest change is the addition of the Tripper system which was first introduced with the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Built in partnership with Google Maps, the Tripper system comes with its own designated screen for turn-by-turn navigation. All the user has to do is to connect their smartphone using Royal Enfield app.

The Himalayan received a set of new colour options when the BS-Vi version was introduced and now in its 2021 version, there are more options to choose from. It now comes in six paint schemes - Rock Red, Lake Blue, Gravel Grey, Mirage Silver (new), Pine Green (new), and Granite Black (updated). Snow and Sleet Grey have been discontinued.

Taller riders will be glad to know that the metal rack up front of the motorcycle has been tweaked to make more space for their knees. Also, with the addition of a new screen (for the Tripper), the instrument cluster is now larger, and so is the flyscreen.

Along with these new features, the new Himalayan also has a new high-density seat foam for enhanced comfort. The motorcycle continues to be powered by the same 411cc single-cylinder engine that makes 24 hp and 32 Nm of torque and is paired with a five-speed gearbox. Prices for the 2021 Himalayan start at Rs 2.01 lakh, up from Rs 1.92 lakh (ex-showroom) before.