Photo: Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield’s Himalayan model is on it’s way to EICMA next week, apparently, and this could mean the light adventure motorcycle is trying to find a market in Europe next year.
The simple single-cylinder Himalayan was launched in India early this year, and Royal Enfield’s initial plans were not including other markets for the model. However, plans might have changed as the company is bringing the bike over at EICMA in Milan, Italy, next week.
“Siddhartha Lal will showcase the new Himalayan to a European audience for the first time,” said a Royal Enfield spokesperson at a press conference this week.
Will the model find some love on the Old Continent? Some of you might remember it in its launch video loosing a foot peg after a jump, which surely might have sparkled the idea of poor built quality. However, a company spokesperson said at the time that the motorcycle shown in the clip was a prototype and wasn’t benefiting from the same build quality as a production unit.
I’d say we should give this retro adventure machine a chance. It certainly looks good and makes for a perfect motorcycle for a beginner or returning rider. The 411 cc single-cylinder engine cranks 24 hp and 31Nm of torque, while the whole machine tips the scales at 182 kg.
It doesn’t sound much, but it’s surely not going to surprise you while riding through loose gravel and mountain roads. And then, the manufacturer also claimed the engine doesn’t require that much maintenance, with 10,000 km (6,200 miles) oil change intervals being specified.
Other features include the enduro-approved 21-inch front wheel, long travel rear suspension, big ground clearance, minimal plastic body panels, off-road-ready wheels and a simple, easy-to-read dashboard. I guess fuel efficiency is also a strong point with this motorcycle, especially since it has to be Euro 4 compliant for Europe, and a very competitive price could make it really appealing.
“Siddhartha Lal will showcase the new Himalayan to a European audience for the first time,” said a Royal Enfield spokesperson at a press conference this week.
Will the model find some love on the Old Continent? Some of you might remember it in its launch video loosing a foot peg after a jump, which surely might have sparkled the idea of poor built quality. However, a company spokesperson said at the time that the motorcycle shown in the clip was a prototype and wasn’t benefiting from the same build quality as a production unit.
I’d say we should give this retro adventure machine a chance. It certainly looks good and makes for a perfect motorcycle for a beginner or returning rider. The 411 cc single-cylinder engine cranks 24 hp and 31Nm of torque, while the whole machine tips the scales at 182 kg.
It doesn’t sound much, but it’s surely not going to surprise you while riding through loose gravel and mountain roads. And then, the manufacturer also claimed the engine doesn’t require that much maintenance, with 10,000 km (6,200 miles) oil change intervals being specified.
Other features include the enduro-approved 21-inch front wheel, long travel rear suspension, big ground clearance, minimal plastic body panels, off-road-ready wheels and a simple, easy-to-read dashboard. I guess fuel efficiency is also a strong point with this motorcycle, especially since it has to be Euro 4 compliant for Europe, and a very competitive price could make it really appealing.
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