Royal Enfield launched the Himalayan 440 on 4 September at ₹2.29 lakh (ex-showroom), giving the adventure-tourer line a simpler, cheaper entry point below the Himalayan 450. Early units carry a ten-year anniversary badge marking a decade of the Himalayan nameplate.
Engine and gearbox
At its centre is a new 443cc long-stroke single making 25.4bhp at 6,250rpm and 34Nm at 4,000rpm, driving through a six-speed gearbox. Royal Enfield has kept the lower ratios short to make slow-speed work easier, with the sixth gear there to calm the bike down on a highway.
Chassis and cycle parts
- 41mm telescopic forks with 200mm travel, linkage-type rear monoshock with 180mm travel
- 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheels
- 300mm front disc with switchable dual-channel ABS, 240mm rear disc
- 220mm ground clearance, 800mm seat height, 15-litre tank
Features and colours
The Himalayan 440 gets a digital-analogue instrument cluster with Tripper navigation and a USB Type-C charging point. Three colours are offered at launch: Sela Black, Mustang Brown and Nelong White.
Importantly, this is not a replacement. Royal Enfield will keep selling the newer, more sophisticated Himalayan 450 alongside it, leaving the 440 as the more approachable option of the two.
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