Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Launched at Rs 2.29 Lakh: Specs, Features, Booking Details

Royal Enfield has launched the Himalayan 440 in India at an introductory price of Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai). Unveiled at the Himalayan Basecamp event in Ladakh on September 4, the new adventure motorcycle brings back the familiar Himalayan 411 formula while adding the newer 443cc engine and a six-speed gearbox.

The Himalayan 440 is positioned below the Himalayan 450 and uses the same engine as the Scram 440. However, it gets a more off-road-focused setup with a 21-inch front wheel, longer front suspension travel and 220mm of ground clearance.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 key specs

Himalayan 440 gets the familiar Himalayan 411 design

The Himalayan 440 retains much of the visual character that made the Himalayan 411 distinctive. It has a tall stance, large fuel tank, high-set handlebar, tall windscreen and rugged bodywork designed around adventure riding.

Royal Enfield has made a few changes to bring the design up to date. The motorcycle gets an LED headlight, refreshed graphics and three new colour options: Sela Black, Muatang Brown and Nelong White. The rear continues with an LED taillight, bulb-type indicators and the long exhaust.

443cc engine shared with the Scram 440

The biggest mechanical update is the engine. The Himalayan 440 uses a 443cc air- and oil-cooled single-cylinder motor that produces 25.4 bhp and 34 Nm, paired with a six-speed gearbox.

Compared with the Himalayan 411, the new engine produces 1.4hp more power and 2Nm more torque. Royal Enfield has also tuned the motor to deliver its performance earlier, with 90 percent of peak torque available from 2,800rpm. The six-speed gearbox should make longer highway rides easier than on the older Himalayan.

The motorcycle also gets a 15-litre fuel tank, shared with the Scram 440. However, there is no slipper clutch.

More off-road hardware than the Scram 440

Although the Himalayan 440 shares its powertrain with the Scram 440, its chassis setup is noticeably different. The motorcycle gets a 21-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel, both using spoke rims and dual-purpose tyres.

The front suspension offers 200mm of travel, while the rear gets 180mm. That gives the Himalayan 440 10mm more front suspension travel than the Scram 440, while rear travel remains unchanged.

Ground clearance stands at 220mm, while the seat height is 800mm. Kerb weight is 199kg. The Himalayan 440 continues with tubed spoke wheels rather than the alloy wheels available on the Scram 440.

Braking hardware consists of a 300mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc. The bike gets dual-channel ABS, with the rear ABS switchable for better control when riding off-road.

Royal Enfield has also fitted larger pistons in the brake callipers, aimed at improving braking performance.

Simpler instrument console with Tripper navigation

The Himalayan 440 gets a semi-digital instrument setup rather than the distinctive four-pod cockpit-style cluster of the Himalayan 411. It uses a simpler twin-pod arrangement, with an analogue speedometer and a Tripper navigation pod for turn-by-turn directions.

The digital section displays information such as fuel level, time, trip details and the odometer. Other features include an LED headlight and USB charging.

Unlike the Himalayan 450, the 440 does not get riding modes, traction control or other advanced electronic aids. That keeps the motorcycle relatively straightforward and focused on mechanical capability rather than electronics.

Himalayan 440 price and colours

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 is available in a single variant priced at Rs 2.29 lakh, ex-showroom Chennai. All three colour options cost the same. The available shades are Sela Black, Muatang Brown and Nelong White.

Bookings have opened through Royal Enfield dealerships and its website, while deliveries have already started according to the supplied reports.

Himalayan 440 vs Himalayan 450

The Himalayan 440 is intended to offer the core adventure-bike experience at a lower price than the Himalayan 450. It combines the familiar Himalayan 411-inspired design with the newer 443cc engine, long-travel suspension and 21/17-inch wheel setup.

The trade-off is equipment. The Himalayan 450 offers more sophisticated electronics, while the 440 keeps things simpler. For riders who prioritise basic adventure hardware and do not need multiple riding modes or advanced electronic aids, the Himalayan 440 could be the more straightforward option.

The Himalayan 440 brings back the character of the original Himalayan while addressing some of its biggest mechanical limitations. The 443cc engine, six-speed gearbox, 21-inch front wheel, 200mm front suspension travel and 220mm ground clearance give it a clear adventure-focused identity.

At Rs 2.29 lakh, it also creates a sizeable gap between the Himalayan 411-style experience and the more expensive Himalayan 450. Its closest rivals include the Yezdi Adventure, Suzuki V-Strom SX and TVS Apache RTX 300.