2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan | First Ride Review
During its first few years, the Himalayan developed a loyal following as a lightweight, accessible, affordable, and dependable adventure bike. Updates for 2022 make it even more appealing. (Photos by Jen Mueke)
Updating a popular and successful motorcycle model can be tricky for any brand?s design team. Mess with the components that enthusiasts consider off-limits, and the update takes a step backwards in the bike?s evolution, not to mention the risk of losing customers.
Royal Enfield confronted that fork in the road when it set out to improve its Himalayan, a lightweight adventure-tourer launched in 2018. With an MSRP of just $4,499, the Himalayan, with its spunky 411cc air-cooled Single, offered what few other ADV bikes could ? an affordable price tag.
Switchable ABS was added in 2019. For 2022, the Himalayan gets Royal Enfield?s Tripper navigation system, a new seat, a larger windscreen, and revisions to the front and rear racks.
Adding to the Himalayan?s appeal was modest weight (439 pounds with its 4-gallon gas tank full), a low seat height (31.5 inches), and simplicity ? anyone with basic mechanical skills could service it in their own garage or out in the field. Its curb appeal was unique, too, with a quasi-military-spec-meets-retro sensibility.
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The combined package added up to respectable global sales over the past few years. Linked by an enthusiastic follow...
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