More powerful Royal Enfield Himalayan to be launched in India, confirms company boss

Royal Enfield launched its new generation bike, the Himalayan in March 2016. The first adventure tourer model is also packed with all new 411 engine. If you are an expert rider who wished Himalayan with more powerful engine, Royal Enfield boss confirmed development of such a model.

In an interview to Motorcycle Magazine, Siddhartha Lal, 43-year-old dynamic CEO of Eicher Motors, owners of Royal Enfield has explained some details on the powerful Himalayan model in the offing.

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"We have selected which models we will be making bigger and more powerful versions than we have today, and the Himalayan is one of those – but because our Indian customer says so, not anyone overseas." He also explained the exports plans of powerful models, "I recognize of course that this is a benefit for or export sales, and as we get close to meeting demand in India for our products, then we must start to lift our sales overseas."

Siddhartha Lal wants Royal Enfield to become No.1 in global sales in the middleweight segment within the next five-year horizon. Lal also made it clear that the brand has no intention to launch bikes beyond 750cc and less than 250cc.

It is not secret that Royal Enfield is working on perfecting a 750cc engine for its upcoming bikes for quite some time. The engine fitted on Continental GT's frame has been snapped during testing many times this year. The engine in-line twin cylinder engine rumoured to churn out a power of 45-50bhp and a peak torque of more than 60Nm. This engine is also expected to be the company's most powerful mill.

In all probability, this engine is expected to power the upcoming potent Himalayan version. Reports also say Royal Enfield is working on another bike model with the same engine. The motorcycle rumored to get the name Interceptor.