Malaysia: Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size (250cc – 750cc) motorcycling segment, today announced the launch of the all-new Himalayan in Malaysia. The Himalayan is a versatile motorcycle which caters to the adventure enthusiast. The motorcycle will be delivered to customers starting today across the country.
The Himalayan is based on Royal Enfield’s latest, lightest, and most technologically advanced vehicle integrated powertrain, the new Himalayan will be powered by the new Sherpa 450 liquid-cooled engine, and will have a host of new integrated tech-features that enhance and improve the adventure touring experience on the new motorcycle. Purpose-built, confidence inspiring and a capable, go-anywhere motorcycle, the Himalayan has proven itself time and again as the ideal motorcycle for adventure riding in these incredible mountains. It has been the motorcycle of choice for thousands of explorers across the world who have ridden it to traverse a multitude of locations and terrains, thereby creating a niche subcategory of adventure touring that is real, sensorial, and accessible. The new Himalayan evolves from this, builds on this proposition, and takes it several notches higher.
Mr. Goh Kian Sin, Managing Director of Didi Group, expressed his excitement, stating, “I am thrilled to introduce the All-New Himalayan to our discerning customers. Malaysian riders have long awaited this amazing bike with upgraded features and strong horsepower. We have built our Royal Enfield community along the way, making us the leading mid-size motorcycle brand in Malaysia. We are confident that, similar to other parts of the world, the All-New Himalayan will inspire many adventurous stories, creating enjoyable and meaningful Pure Motorcycling journeys for individuals and groups alike“. Additionally, he announced, “We are excited to introduce the first Custom World, featuring custom bikes from the UK, debuting at Art of Speed Malaysia in 2024. We are honored to have Winston Yeh join us for the launch of the All-New Himalayan in Malaysia and share his custom journey with the Royal Enfield community and fans here.“
Speaking about the market and the launch of this new motorcycles, Anuj Dua, Business Head for Asia Pacific, said “Royal Enfield motorcycles truly have an immense global appeal. Not only do we cater to the Pure motorcycling experience but also offer an incomparable riding pleasure and thrill with maximum versatility, comfort and ease. We ensure that our motorcycles are exactly what the riders aspire to own. The Himlayan is a perfect example of fulfilling rider’s dreams. It is absolutely purpose-made, its single purpose is to do superbly well in unpredictable terrain and weather conditions. We’ve designed this motorcycle to be the absolute best in the world to do that job. It is ‘the one’ motorcycle that you will need for any purpose, anywhere in the world; because if it can traverse the Himalayas, it can traverse anything in the world. We are confident that riders in Malaysia will be thrilled to get their hands on this gorgeous motorcycles.”
The new Himalayan has more power and torque and gives excellent low-rpm performance and stays true to the Royal Enfield character. With maximum power of 40.02PS at 8000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 40Nm at 5500 rpm the new 452cc Sherpa engine makes 90% of its torque from 3,000rpm upwards giving a tractable power delivery without needing to be revved to the moon to go anywhere. The new Himalayan has higher ground clearance and long travel suspension which let you tackle more technical terrain without catching the chassis on the floor. The new frame is stiffer and stronger improving cornering performance and stability. The chassis includes a new Showa, cartridge-type inverted fork, designed to work across a wide range of conditions from smooth roads to rocky river beds. Quality suspension is not just about performance; a well-controlled fork makes it easier on the rider when tackling loose, unpredictable terrain, letting them concentrate on where they want to go, rather than reacting to every bump. The Himalayan retains the proven 21” front / 17” rear wheel combination, with newly developed aluminum alloy rims and bespoke tyres for superior grip, confidence inspiring handling and stability in both on and off road conditions. Additionally, the wider 140/80 rear tyre offers better traction and more confidence on tarmac or off-road conditions.
With the new chassis and compact engine came the opportunity to improve rider ergonomics, particularly when riding in a standing position. The new motorcycle is narrower between the legs, allowing better control standing up and making it easier to get feet firmly on the floor when sitting. The rear section of the new 17-liter fuel tank has been slimmed down to give a more comfortable knee-recess when riding. The split type rider and pillion seat allows the rider seat to be adjusted up by 20mm. In addition to the standard seat, there is a low-seat available as an option. Between the standard and the optional low seat, the rider gets a wide range between 805mm, all the way to 845mm seat height. This, combined with the narrower frame and tank equates to better ground access. Both the rider and the pillion seats, as well as the seating triangle have been designed to offer maximum comfort for long hours on the saddle, on or off the road.
Taking from the brief of ‘everything you need, and nothing you don’t’, the technology that made the cut on the new Himalayan is all there for one purpose – to improve the experience for the rider. First and most prominent is the new TripperDash. The new TripperDash offers the world’s first full map navigation on a circular display built with Google Maps Platform with audio guidance in more than 130 languages. The joystick controller on the left-hand switch allows you to control the cluster as well as music, calls and messages as part of the mobile connectivity. Riders can choose between Performance and Eco ride modes, altering the throttle response through the new ride-by-wire setup. Rear ABS can be disabled for a more engaging off-road ride experience.
With over 30 exciting new Genuine Motorcycle Accessories to choose from on the all new Himalayan, there is something for everyone. The Adventure accessories focus on the long-distance capabilities of this motorcycle, with bespoke Box Aluminum Luggage, Taller Adventure Screen, Adventure Seats and LED Fog Lights. The Rally accessories really accentuate the New Himalayan’s off-road capability when the Rally Rear Mudguard is paired with the slimmer one-piece Rally Seat to give the motorcycle a more aggressive look and stance. This set-up will also accommodate the Rackless Soft Bags and Tail pack, while the Rally Handguards, Sump Guard and Headlight Guard provide the ultimate in protection for more extreme terrain.
The Himalayan will be available in three variants – Base, Pass and Summit and five colourways.
They are as follows :-
- Base – Kaza Brown – RM 30,600.00
- Pass – Slate Himalayan Salt – RM 31,100.00
- Pass – Slate Poppy Blue – RM 31,100.00
- Summit – Hanle Black – RM 31,500.00
- Summit (Tubeless) – Kamet White – RM 32,200.00
The Himalayan will be available with the inclusion of 3 years warranty, 3 years Roadside assistance and 3 complimentary services.
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