The upcoming flagship adventure bike is also expected to feature ride modes, adjustable Showa suspension and a twin-cylinder engine.
Royal Enfield is testing the Himalayan 750 across different terrains ahead of its expected launch. Fresh pictures captured by NDTV Automate offer a closer look at the motorcycle and its expected features.
The test bike shows a dedicated “CRUISE” button on the right-hand switchgear. It is placed alongside a “RES/+” toggle, indicating that the Himalayan 750 is likely to get cruise control and ride-by-wire throttle control.
Cruise control could make long highway rides easier by reducing the need to keep the throttle open. This would suit the motorcycle’s touring-focused design.
Ride Modes And TFT Display
The motorcycle also has a separate “M” button on the right-side switchgear. A similar button is found on the Himalayan 450, where it can be used to turn ABS on or off.
On other Royal Enfield models, such controls can also be linked to ride modes. The Himalayan 750 may therefore offer different electronic riding settings. However, Royal Enfield has not yet confirmed the exact functions of this system.
The left side gets a joystick controller for the circular TFT Tripper display. The setup is similar to the Himalayan 450 and is expected to support smartphone connectivity and navigation.
Showa Suspension And TPMS
The test motorcycle uses Showa USD front forks. Red-anodised adjusters on the fork caps suggest that riders may be able to adjust the suspension settings manually.
At the rear, the motorcycle appears to use a monoshock with a frame-mounted preload adjuster. This could give riders more control when carrying luggage or a passenger.
The latest pictures also show 19-inch front and 17-inch rear multi-spoke alloy wheels. This differs from the 21-inch front wheel used on the Himalayan 450.
The wheels are fitted with Vredestein Centauro XR dual-purpose radial tyres. The right-angle metal valve arrangement also points towards the use of a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
The motorcycle gets twin front brake discs with Bybre callipers. A single disc is used at the rear. The exact brake sizes are not known yet.
New Liquid-Cooled Twin-Cylinder Engine
A large radiator with a wire-mesh guard is visible behind the front wheel. This confirms that the Himalayan 750 will use liquid cooling.
The motorcycle is expected to use a new parallel-twin engine. It is likely to offer more highway performance than the single-cylinder engine used by the Himalayan 450.
Reports suggest a 750cc parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree crankshaft. Expected output is around 55-60 bhp and 60-65 Nm. These figures remain unconfirmed until Royal Enfield provides official specifications.
Touring-Focused Design
The test motorcycle has a tall windscreen designed for touring. It also features a split seat with a contoured rider section and a raised pillion section.
An integrated rear luggage rack adds to its touring focus. The motorcycle also uses a high-mounted, single-exit exhaust.
Royal Enfield is expected to launch the Himalayan 750 at Motoverse in November. Until then, the test motorcycles provide the clearest indication of the features being developed for the new flagship adventure model.
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