Royal Enfield has brought its original Himalayan back to India in updated form, now named the Himalayan 440. The relaunch comes roughly a decade after the first motorcycle appeared and keeps the model’s straightforward, rugged character while adding more capacity, another gear and modern equipment. The motorcycle made its debut on September 4, 2026, at the first Himalayan Basecamp event in Leh, Ladakh. Indian customers could place bookings from the same date through Royal Enfield dealers and the company website.

A larger single and a six-speed gearbox

The air-cooled single-cylinder engine now displaces 443cc instead of 411cc. Output has moved from 24.3bhp at 6500rpm to 25.4bhp at 6250rpm, while torque rises from 23.6lb.ft to 25lb.ft at 4000rpm. Bore and stroke measure 81mm x 86mm, and the compression ratio remains 9.5:1. The transmission is the main functional upgrade: a six-speed gearbox replaces the former five-speed unit. Royal Enfield says the additional ratio makes slow-speed riding easier and gives the bike a calmer gear for motorway travel.

The chassis package is largely carried over. It uses the same split-cradle frame, 41mm telescopic fork with 200mm of travel and linkage-equipped rear monoshock offering 180mm of travel. Spoked wheels measure 21in at the front and 17in at the rear, while ground clearance is 220mm and seat height is 800mm. Braking consists of a 300mm front disc with a two-piston floating caliper and a 240mm rear disc. Dual-channel ABS can be switched off, and kerb weight remains 199kg.

More equipment, plus an early production pause

The revised model gains an LED headlamp, instruments combining digital and analogue displays, Tripper navigation and USB-C charging. Royal Enfield is also offering an optional seven-year warranty package, made up of the standard three-year warranty and a further four years, capped at 40,000km. Roadside assistance is included with that offer. The three available colours are Sela Black, Mustang Brown and Nelong White, while the first motorcycles carry a special 10-year anniversary badge on the fuel tank.

Demand in India prompted Royal Enfield to pause orders temporarily while it works to expand production capacity. The company describes the UK as a vital market and says it will share updates about its future plans. The Himalayan 440 therefore returns as a simpler adventure option, preserving the original bike’s principal chassis dimensions and layout while bringing a modest increase in performance, a more flexible transmission and equipment expected by current riders. Royal Enfield’s stated aim is to answer demand for an uncomplicated, accessible and rugged adventure tourer.