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41/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.22 hp/kg
Torque
40 Nm
Engine
452 ccm
Technical Overview
2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Royal's motorcycle platform, the 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan pairs a 452 cc liquid cooled-cooled four stroke, single cylinder, dohc architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 40 HP (29.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6 speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.5 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Enfield Himalayan measures 196 kg (432 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.9 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,510 mm (59.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
88.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.2 HP/kg (4.9 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
825 mm (32.5 in)
Engine
Displacement452 cc / 27.6 cu in
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC
Power29.4 kW / 40 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque40 Nm / 29.5 ft/lb @ 5500 rpm
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke84 x 81.5 mm
Fuel SystemElectronic fuel injection 42 mm throttle body, ride-by-wire system
IgnitionDigital electronic
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid cooled
Transmission
Gearbox6 Speed
Final DriveChain
ClutchWet, multi-plate, slip-assist
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel, twin-spar tubular frame
Front Suspension43 mm Showa USD Telescopic forks
Front Travel200 mm / 7.87 in
Rear SuspensionShowa monoshock with linkage, adjustable spring preload
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Suspension
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Transmission
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