00:00Welcome to our latest video from the Auto Magazine Tuning Blog, where we introduce you to the Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric.
00:13The electric motorcycle that was specially developed for demanding mountain tours.
00:19Royal Enfield, the oldest motorcycle brand in the world, founded in England in 1901, is now increasingly focusing on electric motorcycles.
00:27After decades of selling bikes with traditional technology, the Indian manufacturer is now embarking on an electric offensive.
00:35The Flying Flea FC6 and Flying Flea FFS6, which are expected to be available on the market from 2026, have already been unveiled.
00:45Now Royal Enfield has released new photos of the electric Himalayan, which look promising.
00:50The electric motorcycle shown in the pictures is called Himi, short for Himal Electric, and is presented as a prototype of an adventure bike.
01:01The modified version, the HME 2.0, was recently unveiled at a Royal Enfield event in India.
01:09This version is characterized by an enlarged battery that sits lower in the motorcycle and an electric motor that moves over the sprocket.
01:16The frame sub-frames have also been modified to allow for more power and range as well as a higher charging capacity.
01:25Exact technical data on this is not yet known.
01:29The design of the Himalayan EKT is significantly more modern than the Himalayan 450 with its piston engine.
01:37Its contours are more reminiscent of the Yamaha 710 Array.
01:41Although the striking tank is just a dummy and the seat extends almost to the steering head.
01:46The frame has a minimalist design, with the battery integrated as a load-bearing element.
01:54Aluminum supports are installed on each side of the underside and a conventional rear frame is located under the seat.
02:01The swingarm is elaborately manufactured, generously dimensioned, but equipped with holes and struts for lightweight construction.
02:08A thick upside-down fork with long suspension travel guides the front wheel,
02:13which looks just as high quality as the rear oil in the shock absorber with pressure compensation tank.
02:18The wire spoke wheels in 21 inches at the front and 18 inches at the rear show that Royal Enfield takes the off-road capability of its electric bike seriously.
02:27The English SM Pro rims are spoked in the center, unlike the rims of the Himalayan 450.
02:37The front wheel wing and the tightly cut tail with short license plate holder are stylistically very modern,
02:43while the round headlight exudes a nostalgic charm, despite modern LED technology.
02:48In India, a luggage rack is indispensable.
02:55However, this is still quite compact in the case of the motorcycle.
02:58The front fairing is said to be made of flax fibers, which gives the design a sustainable touch.
03:05Royal Enfield seems to have planned generous engine protection and crash bars as standard,
03:10which are essential, especially for the bumpy Himalayan paths with their high risk of falling.
03:14The windshield looks a bit improvised, but could go into series production,
03:20as it is mounted in a similar way to the Himalayan 450.
03:24It is high and steeply designed to offer effective wind protection.
03:29The rider sits in the motorcycle, with a seat with its distinct hollow allowing even smaller riders to stand securely.
03:36The wide handlebars with a strong bend make it easier to handle when stationary,
03:41as the rider does not have to bend down too far, but remains comfortably upright.
03:47Royal Enfield uses a proven Nissan brake caliper for the front brake.
03:52A rectangular TFT display in the cockpit provides all the important information.
03:57A first for Royal Enfield.
03:59Royal Enfield has not yet provided any precise information about the power of the electric motor
04:05or the energy content of the prototype's battery.
04:09However, the brand did invest some time ago in the startup Stark Future from Barcelona.
04:14This company has provided four with the VARC, an electric motocross bike with up to 59 kilowatts of power.
04:23Technology transfer played a central role in this,
04:26as the HMI is developed both at the headquarters in Chennai
04:29and at the Harris Engineering Engineering Office in England, which is now part of Royal Enfield.
04:36The tests are carried out in the Himalayas, where the passes reach altitudes of over 5,000 meters.
04:44Development under such extreme conditions could hardly be more demanding,
04:48as the motorcycle is confronted with rough gravel roads, river crossings and icy cold.
04:53However, the Himalayas is likely to struggle with the typical problem of a short range,
05:00as a larger battery would increase the vehicle weight too much for off-road use.
05:05It is not yet known what compromise Royal Enfield will make here.
05:10Nevertheless, the Himalayas also had to undergo extensive wind tunnel tests at the factory,
05:15as optimized aerodynamics can significantly reduce power consumption.
05:19It remains unclear how far the prototype has progressed.
05:24Statements on series production are contradictory.
05:28Initially, it was said that the Himalayas would not go on sale.
05:32However, the Indian trade press later reported that the bike would be available as a series model from 2027.
05:39Royal Enfield had already announced in 2023 that it would invest at least 150 million euros
05:45in the development of electric motorcycles.
05:49It would therefore be unusual if the highly developed HMI were only used as a technology platform for other models.
05:57Royal Enfield has not yet commented on the price.
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