Himalayan 750 tested by the CEO of Royal Enfield
After the launch of the new generation Himalayan, speculation was that the company would launch a higher-capacity variant of the bike.Although speculations have now come true as the company has shared images of what seems like a twin-cylinder Royal Enfield Himalayan. It is believed that this new motorcycle will sport a higher capacity than the 650 twin. Possibly it is going to be a 750cc, oil-cooled, parallel-twin engine offering around 50bhp and 60Nm of torque.advertisementThe bike is quite obviously undergoing high-altitude performance testing in Ladakh.
The bike will ride on a 19-inch front wheel, while the rear wheel will be a 17-inch unit. The new Himalayan will also sport tubeless wire-spoke wheels, something which enthusiasts have been asking for a long time.It also seems from the picture that the new Himayalan 750 will come with USD in the front. Pictures also reveal a comprehensive all-digital instrument panel along with completely new bodywork, which hides the new chassis and subframe. It seems that Royal Enfield will provide a headlamp unit similar to the Himalayan 450.While the Himalayan 750 is still under development, Royal Enfield currently offers the Himalayan 450. This model is powered by a 451cc liquid-cooled engine. It delivers 40.02bhp at 8,000rpm and 40Nm of torque at 5,500rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and features a slip-and-assist clutch. Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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