Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Royal Enfield has showcased the upcoming Himalayan 750 in India for the first time, giving us the clearest indication yet of what the company’s larger adventure motorcycle will bring to the segment. The motorcycle was displayed at Royal Enfield’s first Himalayan Base Camp event in Ladakh and remains in pre-production form, although the bike on display appears close to the final model.
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The Himalayan 750 will sit above the Himalayan 450 and will mark Royal Enfield’s entry into the larger-capacity adventure motorcycle space. The production-spec version is likely to make its global debut at EICMA 2026 in November, with an India launch expected sometime in the first quarter of 2027.
Himalayan 750 gets a larger, more touring-focused design
The new ADV retains the basic upright proportions expected of a Himalayan, but its design is noticeably more substantial than the Himalayan 450. It gets a larger front fairing, bigger tank extensions and a taller windscreen, giving the motorcycle a stronger touring-oriented appearance.
The LED headlamp appears familiar from other Royal Enfield models, while the rear section follows a cleaner design. The brake lights are incorporated into the indicator assemblies, resulting in a relatively compact tail section.
The motorcycle showcased in Ladakh rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels, paired with Vredestein Centauro dual-purpose tyres. Royal Enfield has also been seen testing the Himalayan 750 with cross-spoke wheels, suggesting that the motorcycle could eventually be offered in different variants, with one version aimed more towards off-road riding.
Himalayan 750 to get TFT display, cruise control and TPMS
The Himalayan 750 borrows its TFT instrument cluster from the Himalayan 450, with the display expected to offer smartphone connectivity, call and message notifications, as well as Google Maps-based navigation.
The switchgear reveals some of the motorcycle’s additional equipment. A dedicated cruise control button should make long-distance highway riding easier, while the left-hand cluster gets a joystick for operating the various functions on the TFT display.
There is also a rotary ignition switch on the right side, along with a button marked ‘M’, suggesting the motorcycle could offer multiple riding modes. A separate traction control switch and hazard-light button are also present, pointing towards switchable electronic rider aids.
The showcased motorcycle is equipped with tyre pressure monitoring, cruise control and fully adjustable suspension. If these features make it to production, the Himalayan 750 will become the first Royal Enfield motorcycle to offer both cruise control and TPMS as factory-fitted equipment.
New 750cc parallel-twin engine
Powering the Himalayan 750 will be an all-new 750cc parallel-twin engine. While the unit shares its basic architecture with Royal Enfield’s existing 650cc twin, the larger engine is expected to feature revised internals and tuning aimed at improving efficiency and reducing weight.
Exact specifications have not yet been confirmed. Current expectations put peak power at around 50-55bhp, while maximum torque could be in the region of 60-65Nm.
The engine is expected to be paired with a six-speed gearbox, with revised ratios likely to give the Himalayan a stronger touring bias. Like the Bear 650, the new ADV is also expected to use a two-into-one exhaust arrangement.
New chassis, monoshock setup
The Himalayan 750 will use a dedicated frame and swingarm rather than sharing its underpinnings with the smaller Himalayan. It will also be the first Royal Enfield twin-cylinder motorcycle to use a monoshock rear suspension setup.
Up front, the motorcycle gets inverted forks with compression and preload adjustment, while the rear unit is equipped with remote preload adjustment. Braking hardware includes twin discs at the front and a single disc at the rear.
The combination of long-travel suspension, 19/17-inch wheels and electronic rider aids suggests Royal Enfield is positioning the Himalayan 750 as a motorcycle capable of covering long highway distances while retaining enough off-road ability for adventure touring.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 India launch
The Himalayan 750 is still not production-ready, with Royal Enfield expected to reveal the final motorcycle internationally at EICMA 2026 in November. An India launch is likely to follow in the first quarter of 2027.
More details, including the final engine output, equipment list, variants and pricing, are expected to emerge closer to its global debut.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
