After a very long wait, Royal Enfield has finally launched the ripped off version of the Himalayan 411 at a price tag of Rs 2.03 lakhs. I know that I'm very late in writing this content and that's why we're not going to focus more on the specifications of the motorbike where we'll see the nature and some important key points of the machine.
As I said, this machine is a ripped off version of the existing Himalayan 411 where the fuel tank's sub-frame has been removed. Instead, there's tank shrouds which also looks nice. Fuel tank's design is retained from the Himalayan and the headlamp unit is lowered slightly. Sitting above the headlamp unit is a asymmetrical cowl which is an optional accessory I think.
Instead of split type seat, the bike maker has given the bike a new single piece unit. Some changes were made in the rear fender of the machine which I don't know what exactly it is. Staying true to the word retro, it is incorporated with the round shaped headlamp unit, old style turn indicators, wired spoke rims and light profile.
Foot pegs are positioned at the center and the handlebar is at the higher side. All together gives the rider a comfortable ergo while cruising down the freeway and while conquering the rough terrains. But I heard that the side panels are bulged slightly in which it creates some disturbance while standing. Guarding the engine is a metal bash plate and things like upswept exhaust setup helps very much while off-roading.
Split cradle frame is suspended using 41mm telescopic forks at the front with 190mm travel and linkage type monoshock with 180mm travel. Front & rear end is equipped with 19" & 17" wheel units where the Himalayan is equipped with 21" unit at the front. Ground clearance of the machine is pretty much decent which is 200mm. Anchoring duties are handled by 300mm disc upfront with 2 piston caliper and 240mm disc with single piston caliper at the rear assisted by dual channel ABS system.
Stuffed inside the frame is a 411cc SOHC motor which is capable of churning out 24.3BHP & 32Nm of peak power & torque at 6500 & 4,250rpm respectively. Torque figures are decent enough for this motorbike's nature. Ground clearance and seat height of the machine is tweaked a little bit which makes accessible for short riders.
Sitting above the triple tree setup is a twin dial console. Bigger one is a analog digital console for speedometer, trip meters, fuel meter etc... Another one is a tripper navigation system just like the Meteor 350. Just like other models, the bike maker also offers this bike with a number of color schemes and accessories. In my point of view, the bike maker has designed a more affordable version of the Himalayan. This is a nice move and surely it'll suit for long freeway rides and city riding conditions. With the given hardware components, this should scramble well at the mud & dust. The direct rival to this machine is the recently launched Yezdi's Scrambler. What do you think? Leave your thoughts at the comment section below.
Image Courtesy - Royal Enfield
As I said, this machine is a ripped off version of the existing Himalayan 411 where the fuel tank's sub-frame has been removed. Instead, there's tank shrouds which also looks nice. Fuel tank's design is retained from the Himalayan and the headlamp unit is lowered slightly. Sitting above the headlamp unit is a asymmetrical cowl which is an optional accessory I think.
Instead of split type seat, the bike maker has given the bike a new single piece unit. Some changes were made in the rear fender of the machine which I don't know what exactly it is. Staying true to the word retro, it is incorporated with the round shaped headlamp unit, old style turn indicators, wired spoke rims and light profile.
Foot pegs are positioned at the center and the handlebar is at the higher side. All together gives the rider a comfortable ergo while cruising down the freeway and while conquering the rough terrains. But I heard that the side panels are bulged slightly in which it creates some disturbance while standing. Guarding the engine is a metal bash plate and things like upswept exhaust setup helps very much while off-roading.
Split cradle frame is suspended using 41mm telescopic forks at the front with 190mm travel and linkage type monoshock with 180mm travel. Front & rear end is equipped with 19" & 17" wheel units where the Himalayan is equipped with 21" unit at the front. Ground clearance of the machine is pretty much decent which is 200mm. Anchoring duties are handled by 300mm disc upfront with 2 piston caliper and 240mm disc with single piston caliper at the rear assisted by dual channel ABS system.
Stuffed inside the frame is a 411cc SOHC motor which is capable of churning out 24.3BHP & 32Nm of peak power & torque at 6500 & 4,250rpm respectively. Torque figures are decent enough for this motorbike's nature. Ground clearance and seat height of the machine is tweaked a little bit which makes accessible for short riders.
Sitting above the triple tree setup is a twin dial console. Bigger one is a analog digital console for speedometer, trip meters, fuel meter etc... Another one is a tripper navigation system just like the Meteor 350. Just like other models, the bike maker also offers this bike with a number of color schemes and accessories. In my point of view, the bike maker has designed a more affordable version of the Himalayan. This is a nice move and surely it'll suit for long freeway rides and city riding conditions. With the given hardware components, this should scramble well at the mud & dust. The direct rival to this machine is the recently launched Yezdi's Scrambler. What do you think? Leave your thoughts at the comment section below.
Image Courtesy - Royal Enfield
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