Royal Enfield is a brand that isn’t usually associated with performance. The Indian motorcycle manufacturer focuses instead on style and a barebones riding experience. However, at EICMA 2023, RE proved that it can deliver in terms of performance with the launch of the 2024 Himalayan.
The Himalayan has been around for several years now, and has become loved by many thanks to its tractor-like appeal. The previous-generation model was powered by an air-cooled single-cylinder engine that trundled along at low revs. The new model, however, brings a bit of brap into the equation with an all-new engine. It’s RE’s most performance-focused motor, too, taking the form of a 452cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine. Producing a respectable 40 horsepower and 40 Nm (21 pound-feet) of torque, it’s within firing range of the likes of the KTM 390 Adventure and Honda CB500X.
