BREAKING: Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Launched; The OG Is Back!

  • Published September 4, 2026
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The affordable Himalayan is back, and it means business

Himalayan 440

Quick Read: 

  • Gets the same 440cc engine & 6-speed gearbox as the Scram 440

  • Continues with a similar design language

  • Priced at Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai) 

Royal Enfield has launched the Himalayan 440 in India at Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai), bringing a more affordable alternative to the Himalayan 450. The new motorcycle uses the same 443cc engine as the Scram 440, but packages it in the more rugged, off-road-focused bodywork of the OG Himalayan 411. It also gets a few notable changes, including a new instrument console, updated styling, and revised hardware.

Just Like The OG

Himalayan 440

At first glance, the Himalayan 440 looks very familiar. Its overall silhouette remains identical to the Himalayan 411, with a tall stance, large fuel tank, high-set handlebar, tall windscreen, and purposeful bodywork. However, Royal Enfield has given the bike some subtle updates to make it look more contemporary.

Himalayan 440

The motorcycle gets a modern LED headlight, refreshed graphics and new colour options. The rear continues with a simple LED taillight, bulb-type indicators, a neat rear fender and the long exhaust. 

Himalayan 440

The Himalayan 440 is available in 3 new colours: Sela Black, Muatang Brown & Nelong White. Our favourite of the lot is the Sela Black, which suits the bike’s rugged character particularly well.

A Larger Mill

Himalayan 440

The biggest change is underneath the bodywork. The Himalayan 440 is powered by the same 443cc, air- and oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine used in the Scram 440. It produces 25.4PS and 34Nm and comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

While these figures aren’t particularly exciting on paper, they should suit the Himalayan’s character. The extra gear should also make the motorcycle more comfortable on highways compared to the old Himalayan 411.

Himalayan 440

The underpinnings have been tailored more towards adventure riding. The motorcycle gets long-travel suspension (200 mm wheel travel at the front and 180 mm at the rear). It features a 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke-wheel setup, wrapped in dual-purpose CEAT Grip XL tyres.

Himalayan 440

The seat height is quite accessible at 800 mm, with a decent ground clearance of 220 mm and a kerb weight of 199 kg. All of which are the same as the OG Himalayan. 

Himalayan 440

Unlike the Scram 440’s alloys, the Himalayan 440 sticks to the more traditional tubed-spoke wheel setup. However, we would have appreciated it if Royal Enfield gave tubeless-spoke wheels at least as an optional accessory. 

Braking hardware includes a 300 mm disc brake at the front and a 240 mm disc brake at the rear with switchable dual-channel ABS.

Modern Yet Old-School

Himalayan 440

The Himalayan 440 keeps things relatively simple. It gets a semi-digital instrument console, along with a Tripper navigation pod for turn-by-turn navigation. Similar to the one we have seen on the Scram 440. 

Other features include an LED headlight, USB charging, and switchable rear ABS. However, unlike the Himalayan 450, there are no riding modes, traction control, or other sophisticated electronic aids.

That simplicity is likely to be an important part of the Himalayan 440’s appeal. It is aimed at riders who would rather have straightforward mechanical hardware than a long list of electronic features.

ZigSays

Himalayan 440

The Himalayan 440 makes sense for Royal Enfield’s lineup. It takes the familiar formula of the Himalayan 411, adds the more modern 443cc engine and 6-speed gearbox, and positions it below the Himalayan 450.

However, there is one change we aren’t entirely convinced about. The Himalayan 411’s quirky cockpit-style instrument console was a big part of its personality, and replacing it with the more conventional Scram 440 unit makes the 440 feel slightly less special.

Still, considering its price, it makes a strong case for itself. It offers the essential ADV hardware, a torquey engine, long-travel suspension, and a 21/17-inch wheel setup without going overboard on electronics.

Himalayan 440

For riders who want a simple, capable, and characterful adventure motorcycle without spending Himalayan 450 money, the Himalayan 440 is the sweet spot in Royal Enfield’s ADV range.

It rivals the Yezdi Adventure, Suzuki V-Strom SX and TVS Apache RTX 300. Deliveries for the bike have already started, and it can be booked at your nearest Royal Enfield showroom.

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Delhi Rs. 2,53,846
Kolkata Rs. 2,50,411
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Mumbai Rs. 2,58,426
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