Royal Enfield has announced the launch and the start of the bookings for the BS-VI Himalayan in the Indian market. Prices for the BS-VI iteration of the motorcycle start from INR 186,811*. The BS-VI Royal Enfield Himalayan gets new colour options – Gravel Grey, Lake Blue and Rock Red – and the ex-showroom tag varies as per the paint scheme.
Apart from the new colour options, the BS-VI Royal Enfield Himalayan also packs added features such as switchable ABS that allows the rider to turn-off the safety net at the rear wheel. The BS-VI Himalayan also gets a hazard light function. The control for the hazard light feature is installed on the right-side switches. The company has also used the BS-VI upgrade to improve the braking mechanism and side-stand. The BS-VI Royal Enfield Himalayan comes with a three-year warranty.
While the company has announced the prices, features and the colour options, it has remained tight-lipped about the effects of the BS-VI upgrade to the engine. The hardware specifications on the BS-VI Royal Enfield Himalayan continue to include conventional telescopic forks and a mono-shock at the front and back respectively. Braking department comprises single discs on both wheels while the safety net, as mentioned above, includes switchable dual-channel ABS.
Apart from the BS-VI motorcycle, Royal Enfield has also announced the launch of a new range of apparel. The updated collection will offer dual sport helmets to match the colourways of the new Himalayan, lightweight jersey with armour pockets and a curated range of t-shirts, sweatshirts and headgears.
