The Royal Enfield
portfolio is likely soon to be equipped with ABS, but only the Royal Enfield
Himalayan is likely to get the more advanced dual channel unit.
Also, the Classic and the
Thunderbird range will get single-channel ABS. Unlike a single channel unit
which works only on the front wheel, dual channel ABS functions for both the
wheels. This ensures greater safety. The Royal Enfield 650 twins however are
likely to feature dual-channel ABS. As per the media site, the price for the
bikes with single-channel ABS will be INR 5,000 more than the non-ABS version.
The Himalayan will reportedly witness a price hike between INR 10,000 to INR
12,000.
RE launched the fuel-injected version of
the Himalayan in September last year. In January this year, the Sleet Edition
entered the Indian market. The Himalayan’s 411 cc single cylinder with air and
oil cooling is good for 24.5 bhp at 6,500 rpm. Peak torque of 32 Nm kicks in at
4,250 rpm. The engine pairs with a 5-speed transmission.
The rivals for the Classic and Thunderbird range
include the UM Renegade series, Bajaj Dominar 400, TVS Apache RR 310, and Honda
CBR 250R. The Himalayan’s only rival in the small-capacity adventure bike
segment is the Kawasaki Versys-X 300, which comes with dual-channel ABS.
