Photo: carblogindia.com
For some reason, seeing so many "spy photos" of the Royal Enfield Himalayan ahead of its already postponed launch sort of erodes the excitement we should have for this bike. So here's yet another photo of the Himalayan, this time neatly painted and accessorized.
The news factor of this photo comes from the fact that the bike portrayed here looks more modern than any Royal Enfield ever did. Even though for the adventure riders in Europe or North America, the Royal Enfield Himalayan may not be the bike of the year, it certainly represents a major breakthrough for the Indian market.
If anything, the Himalayan is the pinnacle of Royal Enfield's long history, and the first bike that introduces a solid change in the brand's evolution. It will most likely be a hit in India, and if Royal Enfield decides to make the Himalayan compliant with Euro 4 standards in the future, it can also be a good seller in Europe.
In the US, if the price is right, the Himalayan could also be a nifty choice for a first bike, thanks to its all-rounder capabilities that render it good for weekend fun, daily commuting, or long-distance traveling.
The urban-camo white/grey/dark grey livery looks sleek and adds a hefty dose of modern styling and is a great way to leave the retro looks behind. Adding the adventure world-approved aluminum sidecases to the Himalayan also improves the stance of the bike dramatically.
If you ask us, we'd put our money on this particular bike being a special edition version or something like this. For the sake of comparison, just like the R1200GS Adventure is to the regular GS. Cometh Auto Expo 2016!
If anything, the Himalayan is the pinnacle of Royal Enfield's long history, and the first bike that introduces a solid change in the brand's evolution. It will most likely be a hit in India, and if Royal Enfield decides to make the Himalayan compliant with Euro 4 standards in the future, it can also be a good seller in Europe.
In the US, if the price is right, the Himalayan could also be a nifty choice for a first bike, thanks to its all-rounder capabilities that render it good for weekend fun, daily commuting, or long-distance traveling.
Replicating Western bikes' attire can be a successful recipe in India
We've seen the Himalayan so many times, from the early stages when the bike used to roam the streets disguised as a beat-up machine to the sleek finish on the assembly line, but this new photo shows the bike looking its best.The urban-camo white/grey/dark grey livery looks sleek and adds a hefty dose of modern styling and is a great way to leave the retro looks behind. Adding the adventure world-approved aluminum sidecases to the Himalayan also improves the stance of the bike dramatically.
If you ask us, we'd put our money on this particular bike being a special edition version or something like this. For the sake of comparison, just like the R1200GS Adventure is to the regular GS. Cometh Auto Expo 2016!
Google News