The Himalayan has been our go-to budget adventure recommendation for years, and when the rally-prepped 450 Mana Black Edition reached American dealerships this past spring, we figured Royal Enfield’s ADV story was settled for a while. Turns out the 125-year-old marque was saving its biggest swing for EICMA. Ten years after the original 411 launched a global movement, the brand has finally given its adventure icon a second cylinder with the all-new Himalayan 750.
Bored Out, Not Watered Down
The 743cc parallel twin starts life as the 648cc unit from the INT650 and Continental GT (bored out 5.5mm on the same stroke), though Royal Enfield claims roughly 90 percent of its parts are new. Magnesium covers, plated cylinder bores, and a 2-into-1 exhaust keep weight in check, and it also retains the air/oil cooling that’s made the 650 twins famously easy to live with.
Output lands at 54 horsepower and 46.5 lb-ft. It’s the biggest engine of Royal Enfield’s modern era, and it’s paired to a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch.
A Running List of Royal Enfield Firsts
There are also plenty of firsts for Royal Enfield this time around. Cruise control? First. Dual 280mm front discs with ByBre calipers? First. Fully adjustable Showa suspension? Those are also a first.
The headliner is a six-axis IMU enabling cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction control across five ride modes, while the round 4-inch TFT serves up full-map Google navigation.
Built for Borders, Not Berms
Don’t mistake this for a bigger 450, though. The 19/17-inch wheelset, shorter travel, and 494-pound curb weight point squarely at continent crossing. It’s all backed by a 4.7-gallon tank, a tool-free five-position windscreen, and a 428-pound payload rating. The trail-hungry, 21-inch-wheeled 450 stays in the lineup as the family’s dirt specialist.
The flagship Antarctic Silver spec adds rack-free GIVI hard luggage, heated grips, and a skid plate straight from the factory.
Spec Sheet
Model: 2027 Royal Enfield Himalayan 750
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 743cc SOHC parallel twin
Power: 54HP & 46.5FT-LBs
Transmission: 6-speed w/ slipper clutch
Suspension: Fully adjustable Showa 43mm USD fork & linkage monoshock
Electronics: 6-axis IMU, cornering ABS, lean-sensitive TC, 5 ride modes, cruise control
Curb Weight: 494LBs
Fuel Capacity: 4.7 Gallons
Colors: Aztec Green, Teutonic Black, Siberia White, Viking Bronze, Antarctic Silver
Pricing & Availability
European bookings opened November 3, with UK pricing running from £6,999 (~$9,200) for the cast-wheel Aztec Green up to £8,699 for the GIVI-equipped Antarctic Silver flagship. Royal Enfield North America has confirmed the Himalayan 750 will reach US dealers in 2027, with stateside pricing and exact timing still to be announced.
Recap
2027 Royal Enfield Himalayan 750
Royal Enfield gives its cult-favorite adventure bike a 54HP twin and the brand’s first IMU-backed electronics, with a stateside landing confirmed for 2027.
