Royal Enfield is bringing back a simpler kind of adventure bike. The Himalayan 440 launches in India on September 4, 2026, filling the gap left when the original 411 went out of production in 2023.
It uses the same 443cc air- and oil-cooled single-cylinder engine from the Scram 440. Output is 25.4 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 34 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.
Why the Six-Speed Gearbox Matters
The biggest improvement over the old 411 might be the gearbox. Royal Enfield gave the 440 a six-speed transmission, fixing a common complaint about the original: five gears meant buzzy, high-revving highway riding.
A 21-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel setup should appeal to riders who venture off paved roads. The Scram 440 runs a 19-inch front that leans more toward street use.
Suspension travel comes in at 190mm front and 180mm rear. Seat height sits around 800mm, lower than the Himalayan 450’s 825mm.
What This Means for Buyers
Royal Enfield left a hole in its lineup when the 411 disappeared. The Himalayan 450 arrived with better technology but was also heavier, taller, and more expensive.
Not everyone wanted that trade. The 440 brings back the approachable, no-frills formula with a semi-digital instrument console and the Tripper navigation pod.
There is no TFT display, no riding modes, and no traction control. You do get switchable ABS, which matters for anyone taking the bike off-road.
I do like that Royal Enfield is willing to occupy multiple price points within the same category instead of forcing everyone into a single option.
Expected pricing lands around INR 2.50 lakh ex-showroom, roughly $2,628. That sits between the Scram 440 at INR 2.24 lakh and the Himalayan 450 at INR 3.06 lakh.
European availability remains unconfirmed. Royal Enfield has not said whether the 440 will go through homologation for Western markets.
The brand already has a bigger Himalayan on the way too, as we covered with the Himalayan 750 heading toward EICMA. That puts the 440 at the other end of the spectrum.
Source: motorcycles.news, BikeWale
