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Royal Enfield Himalayan's pre-orders in US to commence from September-1
Last updated on Aug 31, 2020, 02:02 pm
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Royal Enfield will start accepting pre-orders for its 2020 Himalayan off-roader motorcycle in the US from September 1. It will be exported from India as a completely built-up unit and will be offered in a single variant.
The 2020 model comes with features like hazard lights, switchable ABS, a reworked side-stand, and an updated 411cc engine.
Here's our roundup.
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Design
2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan: At a glance
![2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan: At a glance]( "2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan: At a glance")
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The Himalayan sits on a half-duplex split-cradle frame and offers an eye-catching look, featuring a sloping fuel tank, a stepped-up seat, an upward-bent exhaust, and spoked wheels wrapped in dual-purpose knobby tires.
It also packs a digital-analog instrument console, a halogen headlight, and hazard lights.
Further, the off-roader comes in Rock Red, Gravel Gray, Lake Blue, Sleet Grey, and Granite Black colors.
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Power and performance
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The 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan draws power from a fuel-injected 411cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that makes 24.3hp of maximum power at 6,500rpm and a peak torque of 32Nm at 4,000-4,500rpm. The motor comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
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Safety
What about safety and suspension setup?
![What about safety and suspension setup?]( "What about safety and suspension setup?")
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To ensure the safety of the rider, the 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with dual-channel ABS to avoid skidding while braking.
The suspension duties on the adventure tourer are handled by telescopic forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
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What about the pricing?
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The pricing and availability details of 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan in the US will be announced at the time of launch. However, it should carry a premium over the current-generation model which starts at $4,749 (approximately Rs. 3.47 lakh).
