Royal Enfield Himalayan is now available in Delhi for Rs 1.73 lac OTR

The Royal Enfield Himalayan was launched on 16th March across India. However, due to a last-minute regulatory hurdle, the bike was unable to be sold in Delhi. The Himalayan engine complies with BS-III norms while the new, stricter BS-IV emission norms were to be effective from April 1 2016 for new models and April 1 2017 for existing models. Here’s the loophole: since the Himalayan was launched in March, technically, it should have been allowed for sale till Apr 1 2017, but the government played spoil-sport. Evidently, this has now been resolved.

The RE Himalayan is a dual-sport motorcycle made for rugged terrain. It runs on the newly developed LS 410 engine, an all-new frame and Royal Enfield’s first monoshock rear suspension. The Himalayan generates 24.5 bhp and 32Nm of torque, much of which is available down low in the rev range, making for a relaxed ride.

Announcing the price, Mr. Rudratej (Rudy) Singh, President Royal Enfield said, “We are delighted to announce the availability of our latest motorcycle — Himalayan, in New Delhi. The timing of the launch in Delhi could not have been better as all motorcycling enthusiasts in the region start frequenting the hills post Holi. We are very confident that with its simple design and versatile performance, the Himalayan will inspire confidence amongst the amateur motorcyclists. At the same time, seasoned riders will appreciate the motorcycle’s purpose-built features and attributes in terrains that have inspired the Himalayan. Towards creating and growing a new segment which offers an option for adventure loving motorcycling enthusiasts, we are offering the new Himalayan, now in Delhi, at an on-road price of Rs. 1,73,676/-.”

The Himalayan comes in two colours- Granite and Snow and is available now for Rs 1,73,676 (on-road, Delhi).

Read our quick ride test here: http://thrillofdriving.com/review/ridden/quick-ride-royal-enfield-himalayan