Royal Enfield Himalayan Update Might Trigger Engine Check Light

Royal Enfield's recent OTA firmware update for the Himalayan 450 is here and it seems to be causing a little trouble. While the update itself is easy to perform, this particular issue is where the bike experiences an engine check light after installation, despite the bike functioning normally. We will update our long term test bike soon and then we shall let you know if we face the same. While an engine check light could be quite concerning, this might just be a software bug that can be resolved pretty easily with another software patch.

And the reason why we feel it is a bug rather than anything serious is because the customer reports nothing actually is disrupted in the engine behaviour. There are no reports of the issue affecting the bike's performance, such as power loss, hesitation, or abnormal engine noises. A few user reports state that it disappears overnight or after riding a few kilometres. The update, which is delivered through the Royal Enfield app, allows owners to update their bike's software over Wi-Fi for improved performance, bug fixes, or new features.

The Himalayan 450 features a "Tripper Dash," a comprehensive digital instrument cluster that displays a variety of information including speed, RPM, fuel level, navigation, and phone calls. The Tripper Dash connects to the rider's smartphone via Wi-Fi for features like turn-by-turn navigation and music playback. It's a more advanced version of the Tripper display which is an add-on on other Royal Enfield bikes. The most recommended solution is to visit a Royal Enfield service centre. Technicians can diagnose the issue using an OBD tool and reset the light.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan has a brand new engine which is a 451.65 cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. It is called Sherpa and a significant change from the previous long-stroke motor, producing 39.50 bhp of peak power at 8,000 rpm and 40 Nm of torque. The chassis of the Himalayan is also built for adventure. It has a trellis frame and suspension setup with USD fork and a monoshock unit. The bike rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels with off-road tyres and disc brakes on both wheels with standard dual-channel ABS