Royal Enfield has unveiled the long-awaited Himalayan 750 at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, introducing the biggest and most powerful adventure bike in its range.
And with an all-new 743cc parallel-twin engine, adjustable Showa suspension, cruise control, and prices starting at £6,999, the Indian manufacturer has given adventure riders plenty to think about.
The Himalayan has come a long way since the original 411cc model arrived in 2016. What started as a simple, relatively inexpensive adventure bike has developed into a family of motorcycles capable of taking on everything from the daily commute to some seriously challenging trails.
Now Royal Enfield is taking the Himalayan into larger-capacity adventure touring territory with a motorcycle designed to offer greater comfort and performance on long-distance journeys.
And while the new 750 shares its smaller siblings’ distinctive styling, there are some significant differences beneath the bodywork.
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OK, back to the Himalayan 750.
New 743cc parallel-twin engine
At the heart of the new Himalayan is a 743cc air/oil-cooled parallel twin, developed from Royal Enfield’s existing 650cc engine platform.
However, this isn’t simply the old engine with a bigger bore. Around 90% of its components are new, with changes including a longer stroke, revised cylinder bores, and magnesium engine covers.
It produces approximately 54bhp at 7,000rpm and 63Nm of torque at 5,000rpm, making it Royal Enfield’s most powerful production engine.
More relevant for touring is the fact that 90% of maximum torque is available from just 3,500rpm. That should provide useful pulling power when carrying luggage, taking a pillion, or overtaking without constantly dropping a gear.
The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox and an assist and slipper clutch.
Is the Himalayan 750 capable off road?
This is where the new Himalayan takes a noticeably different direction from the current Himalayan 450.
Rather than the smaller bike’s 21″ front wheel, the 750 gets a 19″ front and 17″ rear, available as alloy wheels or tubeless spoked rims.
It’s a combination better suited to road riding, although the spoked-wheel versions should appeal to riders who regularly explore gravel roads and easier trails.
There’s also fully adjustable 43mm Showa upside-down suspension at the front, offering 190mm of travel, while a Showa rear monoshock provides 175mm.
Ground clearance is 205mm, while the seat height is a relatively accessible 815mm. Lower and taller accessory seats are also available.
The Himalayan 750 weighs 223kg, making it a heavier motorcycle than the 450 which tips that scales at 196kg wet.
So, while it should offer greater comfort and performance over long distances, that extra weight and the smaller wheels are worth considering if you spend a lot of time riding more demanding trails.
More technology than any previous Himalayan
Royal Enfield hasn’t been shy about fitting the new bike with electronic rider aids. There’s a six-axis IMU, cornering ABS, lean-sensitive traction control, cruise control, and five riding modes: Road, Road Sport, Rain, Trail, and Custom.
The ABS can be switched off at the rear for off-road riding.
A circular 4″ TFT dashboard provides navigation, phone connectivity, and music controls, while a tyre pressure monitoring system and two USB-C charging sockets add some useful touring convenience.
The Himalayan 750 also gets twin 280mm front brake discs, a 17.8l fuel tank, and a new LED headlight.
How much will the Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 cost?
UK prices start at £6,999 for the alloy-wheel versions, rising to £7,299 for models with tubeless spoked wheels.
There’s also a fully equipped Antarctic Silver version costing £8,699, which comes with GIVI panniers and a top box, heated grips, handguards, and an aluminium bash plate.
Reservations have opened in Europe, although Royal Enfield has yet to confirm a UK delivery date.
At £6,999, the Himalayan 750 could make a persuasive case for riders who want the comfort and performance of a twin-cylinder adventure bike, along with the character and heritage that comes with owning a Royal Enfield, without spending five figures.
The question for us is how well Royal Enfield has balanced its increased touring ability with the approachable, go-anywhere, mountain goat character that’s made the Himalayan so popular in previous forms. That’s something we’ll discover when we ride it.
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