Despite its weight, the current Himalayan is lauded for being easy to handle off road, particularly for riders who aren’t used to it. But with the move to a 650cc engine, there is always going to be concern about how that extra weight will affect its performance on rough terrain. The Himalayan 650 seems to walk the line between on road comfort and off road agility, something that adventure bikes often have to do. The added power will make up for the weight gain, some say, while others fear it could make the bike too unwieldy for technical trails. Speculation exists as well about potential changes to the suspension and frame to deal with the additional weight and power, which would also change the character of the bike. As a result, there have been debates about whether Royal Enfield is making the Himalayan more on road touring focused or if they can retain its off road talent.