We have seen the Himalayan 440 testing on Indian roads, along with several images and reports about the motorcycle. Now, after all the waiting, the motorcycle is finally here. Royal Enfield has launched the Himalayan 440 in India at Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Himalayan name has been around for a decade. The first Himalayan 411 became popular with riders who wanted a simple motorcycle for long trips, bad roads and some off-road riding. The new 440 follows that basic recipe but gets a bigger engine and some useful updates.
The first thing we noticed during the walkaround is the size and shape of the motorcycle. It has a tall stance, a large front wheel and a simple body design. The main design bits include:
There are three colour options: Sela Black, Mustang Brown and Nelong White. The first batch also gets a special 10th anniversary badge on the fuel tank.
The biggest mechanical change is the 443cc single-cylinder engine. It makes 26 PS at 6,250rpm and 34 Nm at 4,000rpm.
The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox. Royal Enfield has also worked on the gearbox ratios to make low-speed riding easier and highway cruising more relaxed.
The engine uses a long-stroke setup and Royal Enfield says NVH levels have also been improved.
The Himalayan 440 gets a 21-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel. This setup is useful on broken roads and trails.
The suspension hardware includes 41mm telescopic front forks with 200mm travel. At the rear, there is a linkage-type monoshock with 180mm travel. Ground clearance stands at 220mm, while the seat height is 800mm.
The spoke wheels use tube-type tyres, with a 90/90-21 tyre at the front and a 120/90-17 tyre at the rear.
The cockpit has a different feel from the Himalayan 450. There is no large TFT screen here. Instead, the Himalayan 440 uses an analogue-digital instrument cluster with a separate Tripper navigation unit. There is also a USB Type-C charging port.
This makes the console easy to read without adding too much visual clutter.
Royal Enfield is also offering several accessories for riders who plan to use the bike for longer trips. These include:
The motorcycle also gets a top box mount that can carry up to 7kg.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 costs Rs 2.29 lakh ex-showroom. Bookings opened on September 4, 2026, through dealerships and Royal Enfield’s online platform.
