Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 preview points to larger ADV launch in 2027
Royal Enfield’s upcoming Himalayan 750 has been previewed in a video featuring a deeper exhaust note. The adventure motorcycle is expected to use a new 750cc parallel-twin engine, positioned above the Himalayan 450, with a global debut anticipated at EICMA 2026 and an India launch in Q1 2027.
What happened
Royal Enfield’s upcoming Himalayan 750 ADV was seen in a video highlighting its deeper exhaust note. The model is expected to use a new 750cc parallel-twin
Key facts
- 750cc parallel-twin engine
- 50-55 bhp expected
- 60-65 Nm expected
- 6-speed gearbox expected
- 19-inch front wheel
- 17-inch rear wheel
- Himalayan 450
- 648cc current engine reference
- EICMA 2026 global debut expected
- India launch expected in Q1 2027
Why this matters
The larger Himalayan broadens Royal Enfield’s addressable ADV portfolio and may strengthen its case for selective partnerships in touring, accessories, financing and international distribution.
What to watch
- EICMA 2026 reveal timing, final power and torque figures, kerb weight and electronics specification.
- India ex-showroom price relative to the Himalayan 450, KTM 790 Adventure, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, Honda XL750 Transalp and Triumph Tiger Sport 660.
- Evidence of a liquid-cooled 750cc parallel-twin production line and supplier localization.
- Dealer order-book signals and export-market homologation filings.
- Launch of factory luggage, crash protection, touring packages and extended-warranty programs.
- Reliability feedback from pre-production testing and early owner communities.
- Stage prototype and engine teasers through 2026 to build anticipation ahead of EICMA.
- Position the Himalayan 750 as a touring-capable flagship while preserving the 450 as the accessible off-road-oriented entry model.
- Expand premium dealer training, test-ride fleets, touring accessories and service capability before launch.
- Use introductory pricing, finance offers and accessory bundles to limit cross-shopping with rival middleweight ADVs.
- Prepare a broader 750cc platform strategy, including possible roadster, scrambler or cruiser derivatives, to spread engine-development costs.