Royal Enfield Himalayan Road Test Review

Royal Enfield did not just envision an adventure touring motorcycle but has poured its heart and soul into this bike. They began building this bike from the ground up and ended up with a brand new engine. They call it the LS-410. This new engine has a fuel capacity of 411 cubic centimetres and is powered by a single cylinder with an overhead cam. The engine is also air cooled and has been designed to deliver high torque and usable power at lower RPMs. It produces 24.5bhp at 6500rpm and 32Nm of peak torque from 4000-4500rpm. The motor, however, feels unlike any previous Enfield motorcycles. The technology and refinement which has gone into this bike is quite evident from the way it behaves. While most Enfield lovers adore the bike for its thump, this new motor is more about performance and agility, the bike feels nimble and eager to accelerate. What the rider gets is a smooth ride even on higher gears at lower speeds making it surprisingly easy to traverse the varied terrain of the Himalayas. The fuel delivery system currently on the bike is a carburetted one while a fuel injected system could have enhanced performance further.