Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 In Development — Based on Scram 440

Royal Enfield presently boasts of four motorcycle platforms, discounting the Flying Flea electric bike of course. The 350 cc J series, the 450 cc Sherpa, and the 650 cc parallel-twin platforms underpin multiple models in the Enfield lineup. Only the 440 cc platform underpins a single model — the Scram 440.

This architecture derived from the older 411 cc model underpinned the first generation Himalayan. And now Royal Enfield is planning to bring back its OG adventure bike. According to a new report, the Chennai-based bikemaker is working on the Himalayan 440 which will be based on the updated 440 cc platform. Codenamed D4G, this bike will serve as a spiritual successor to the original Himalayan 411 and is likely to be launched in the latter half of this year.

The starting price of the Himalayan 411 was last recorded at ₹2.15 lakh (ex-showroom) before being discontinued in late 2023 with the arrival of the new Himalayan 450. In contrast, the current Himalayan 450 is available between Rs 3.06 lakh and Rs 3.37 lakh, highlighting a noticeable price gap. Within Royal Enfield’s lineup, the upcoming Himalayan 440 is expected to slot between the Scram 440 and the Himalayan 450.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440: What to expect?

The idea behind bringing the Himalayan 440 should centre around accessibility. Even though the new-gen Himalayan 450 is a much better bike than the older Himalayan 411 that has largely received rave reviews from all corners, it remains inaccessible to many riders for multiple reasons. For starters, the seat height of 825-845 mm is a tough task for most average sized Indian riders. 

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On the contrary, the Himalayan 411 came with a seat height of 800 mm which was accessible to most riders. The saddle height of the upcoming Himalayan 440 is expected to hover around the same figure. The other concern is the power of the Himalayan 450 which might feel a bit too much for some, especially newer and younger riders. The Himalayan 450 is powered by a 452 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that kicks out 40 bhp and 40 Nm of peak torque. 

On the other hand, the 440 cc, air/oil-cooled, single-cylinder unit, expected to power the upcoming Himalayan 440 generates a more modest 25 bhp and 34 Nm of torque. This would be very manageable for any novice rider. Transmission duties will be carried out by a 6-speed gearbox via a slip and assist clutch, similar to the Scram 440. For reference, the older  Himalayan’s 411 cc engine made 24 bhp and 32 Nm of torque and came mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

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