- displayed at the 2023 EICMA
- is a foundation for e-mobility in the future.
- Possibly introduced by 2025
At the EICMA 2023, Royal Enfield unveiled the Himalayan Electric Concept alongside the Himalayan 452. While the electric bike's specifications and specifics have not been revealed, the revelation showed the e-Himalayan idea being driven someplace in the mountains, off the road, and even on it. But, more crucially, it demonstrated the design, or more specifically, what we may expect from the production model.
Unsurprisingly, the Royal Enfield Electric Himalayan idea is clearly influenced by the new Himalayan 452 and features sleek appearance. It has a circular, full-LED headlamp with a big windscreen and an interesting-looking tank that flows directly into a single-piece seat. It houses the densely packed electric motor beneath. The prototype also has hefty upside-down forks at the front and what appears to be an adjustable rear shock.
Royal Enfield has also announced that the Himalayan Electric has been subjected to real-world and wind tunnel testing for several years, although the motorcycle will not be available for purchase until 2025. For the time being, we have the Himalayan 452, which appears to be a significant upgrade over the Himalayan 411, which will be phased out later this month.