2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 Price, Mileage, Images, Specifications, and New Updates
Royal Enfield has been launched the updated version of their adventure motorcycle Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 in 2021. Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 is one of the most selling adventure touring motorcycle in India and worldwide. Royal Enfield Himalayan comes with a 411cc single-cylinder engine with fuel injection technology. We will discuss the all-new changes in this motorcycle along with the new price, mileage, images, specifications, and other information.
Content
- Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: New Changes
- Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Engine and Specifications
- Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Chassis and Brakes
- Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Suspension and Tyres
- Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Electricals and Dimensions
- Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Mileage
- Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Colour and Price
- Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Pros and Cons
- Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Competitors in India
- Our Verdict
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New 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 has been launched with a tripper navigation system and more new colors. Image: Royal Enfield India |
Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: New Changes
- Himalayan received major changes on the front side. The instrument cluster is updated with much-needed tripper navigation inspired by the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. The tripper navigation guides the way during a ride through mobile device connectivity. We all know that Himalayan is famous for long routes and tough terrain riding, this update will support a biker greatly.
- The front windshield is updated with a wider and longer one. The new windshield is on a little bit lean side of the rider.
- Both the front metal frame rod is smaller now so that you will get more space for your legs during a ride.
- The newly designed seat is more comfortable than before while seat height is as same as it was in the previous version.
- The rear luggage carrier is a little bit small and a new metal plate introduced on it to support luggage with ease. Royal Enfield's official weight limit on it is 7 kg but it can sustain more weights but the official recommendation is 7 kg.
Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Engine and Specifications
Adventure touring motorcycle Himalayan is equipped with 411cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC engine having a compression ratio of 9.5:1. This powerful engine churns out 24.3 bhp (17.88 KW) maximum power at 6500 rpm and 32 Nm maximum torque at 4000 - 4500 rpm. High torque at low rpm facilitates this motorcycle to carry a higher load during a ride effortlessly.
The gear train of the Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 comes with a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. Though gear shifting is smooth, a 6-speed gearbox misses out in this adventure motorcycle. The smooth clutch system is a wet multi-plate type. Slipper-clutch is not added to this motorcycle to make it affordable.
Royal Enfield Himalayan enabled with electric start, electronic fuel injection. A semi-synthetic SAE 15W50 API SL grade and above JASO MA2 engine oil is recommended to use in this motorcycle.
Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Chassis and Brakes
Himalayan is a touring adventure motorcycle so the chassis of this bike should be strong enough to handle the sudden shock with a heavy load. Royal Enfield Himalayan is built with a proven chassis which is a half-duplex split cradle frame type.
The front brake of Himalayan is a 300mm large disc brake having a 2-piston floating caliper system while the rear brake is strengthened by a 240mm disc brake with a single-piston floating caliper system. A dual-channel Anti Braking System (ABS) is added to conquer the tough terrain like Leh-Ladakh. You can switch off the ABS facility of the rear wheel to normal mode during a need like on the mud roads. Dual-channel ABS can be switch to single-channel ABS in this motorcycle.
Though Royal Enfield managed a good braking system to its Himalayan BS6, it takes a little longer distance to control during an initial triple-digit speed because of its heavyweight.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 updated with a new windshield. Image: Royal Enfield India |
Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Suspension and Tyres
The front suspension of Himalayan has fabricated with a telescopic shock absorber having 41mm forks and 200mm travel. The oil seal of the front shock absorber is covered with a rubber cover to protect the oil seal leakage and it improves the look of the motorcycle also. The rear suspension of the Royal Enfield Himalayan Bs6 is a mono-shock with a linkage-type shock absorber with a 180mm wheel travel.
The front tyre is 90mm wide and of 21-inch spoked wheel while the rear tyre is 120mm wide and 17-inch in size. Spoke wheels made this motorcycle a true adventure or off-roading motorcycle because spoke wheels are stronger than alloy wheels and more flexible to absorb the shock. Spoke wheel supports the rider and motorcycle both from sudden shock on tough roads.
Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Electricals and Dimensions
A 12V and 8AH VRLA battery has been added to this motorcycle. The headlamp is a 12V H4 60/55W halogen type having a small LED DRL on the lower side of the headlamp to show the unique presence from a long distance in the daytime. The tail lamp of the Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 is LED while turn indicators are a 12V and 10W conventional bulb. All LED lighthouses missed in the Himalayan like Royal Enfield Meteor 350 to make it more affordable for all.
From the dimension point of view, larger ground clearance is always expected in an adventure touring motorcycle. Royal Enfield has done a great job in it, Himalayan comes with a 220mm large ground clearance which is perfect for tough terrain. The total weight of this motorcycle is 199 kg.
The length of the Himalayan is 2190mm and the wheelbase is 1465mm large. A larger length and wheelbase results in cozy riding. The seat height of this motorcycle is 800mm which is in the reach of the average height of an Indian rider and very convenient to the 6 feet tall also.
Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Mileage
Though Himalayan comes with a 411cc engine, it manages between 30-35 kilometers per liter mileage during mixed traveling. This motorcycle is a touring bike with a heavy engine, it will give a low mileage in the city and in busy city traffic.
Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Colour and Price
Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 is available in six alluring colors which are Mirage Silver, Granite Black, Rock Red, Lake Blue, Gravel Grey, and Pine Green.
The new 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 is around ₹ 10,000 costlier than the previous version. The ex-showroom Delhi price of the Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 standard version starts from ₹ 2.01 Lakh while the Dual-tone version costs ₹ 2.04 Lakh. The ex-showroom price of Pine Green and Granite Black colors starts from ₹ 2.08 Lakh.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 rear luggage carrier has been updated with a new metal plate. Image: Royal Enfield India |
Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Pros and Cons
Pros
- A high torque engine
- A true adventure touring motorcycle
- Good ground clearance
- Affordable
- Comes with a proven Royal Enfield's Engine and Chassis
- Spoke wheels with dual-purpose tyres
- Now comes with a tripper navigation
- Can handle more weight easily
- Handling is light and easy
- Excellent on the corner and tough roads also
Cons
- Kickstart is absent
- Heavy in weight
- Seat height could be a problem for a short rider
- All LED lighthouse misses out
Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Competitors in India
Bajaj Dominor 400, KTM 250 Adventure, Jawa 42, and Hero Xpulse 200 are the main competitors of this motorcycle. Bajaj Dominor 400 is a touring sports bike with a lot of modern features and the price of the Dominor 400 is similar to Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6. Hero Xpulse 200 comes with the same adventure touring looks like Himalayan with a low-power 200cc engine. Instead of a lot of tough competition, Himalayan holds a massive share in this segment and loved widely by the bikers.
Our Verdict
In the price range of ₹ 2.0 Lakh, Himalayan is a great choice for adventure touring. It performs well in the city also. Though the engine is heavy, you can ride this motorcycle at low speed in the 2nd or 3rd gear. The dual-purpose mounted tyre enhances the utility of this motorcycle on highways as well as tough terrains. The navigation system misses out in the BS4 variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan. Now the 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 variant is updated with Meteor based tripper navigation system. So this motorcycle is a great choice for riders who loves adventure and adventure touring.