Friday bike

Every so often a bike comes along that isn't really my 'kind of thing', but I just like it and the Royal Enfield Himalayan is one of those.

It uses an OHC 411cc single cylinder engine producing a fairly mild 24.5 bhp, but rather than being a 'Bullet with bits bolted on', it appears to use a new frame with single shock rear suspension.

I really like the rather funky styling, and with 'adventure sports' being in fashion at the moment, I hope it sells well. We need more 'different' bikes on the market.

Spec:

Type                                          Single cylinder, air-cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC

Displacement                           411cc

Bore x Stroke                           78 mm x 86 mm

Compression Ratio                   9.5:1

Maximum Power                      24.5 BHP (18.02 KW) @ 6500 RPM

Maximum Torque                     32 NM @ 4000 - 4500 RPM

Ignition system                         TCI, multi-curve

Clutch                                       Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox                                     5 speed constant mesh

Lubrication                               Wet sump

Fuel supply                               Carburettor with throttle position sensor

Engine start                               Electric

No more details at present although I would assume the it'll have fuel injection for Europe and other areas with tighter emissions laws.

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