Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 In Works, Launch Likely In Late 2026

Royal Enfield is reported to be working on a new and more affordable version of the Himalayan, codenamed as the D4G. As per reports, the new Himalayan will be called the Himalayan 440. Also, the brand is soon to expand the nameplate with the launch of the bigger Himalayan 750 and the electrified version of the Himalayan as well. 

As per reports, the upcoming Himalayan 440 will carry elements from the older Himalayan 411 and the power mill from the Scram 440, which is the only 440cc motorcycle by Royal Enfield in the market. While the Himalayan 450 is popular and enjoys a widespread fandom among riders for its engine, drivability, and off-road capabilities, the Himalayan 440 will position itself as a more affordable cousin of the Himalayan nameplate. 

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 was known for its no-nonsense, utilitarian nature, and the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 is expected to stay true to that core philosophy. Rather than loading it with complex electronics, Royal Enfield is likely to keep things straightforward. Features such as switchable ABS and the Tripper navigation module-borrowed from the Royal Enfield Scram 440-could make their way onto the new bike, while more premium aids like riding modes and traction control may be skipped.

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Visually, the 440 is expected to retain the quirky, rugged character of its predecessor, albeit with refreshed paint schemes and updated graphics. A familiar LED headlamp setup, now common across Royal Enfield's newer lineup, is also likely to be part of the package.

On the hardware front, the Himalayan 440 is expected to draw heavily from the Scram 440. This means a 443cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled motor paired with a 6-speed gearbox could power the bike. Performance figures should remain in the same ballpark as the Scram, producing around 25.4hp and 34 Nm, with only minor tweaks, if any. In comparison, the older Himalayan 411 made slightly lower outputs of 24.3hp and 32Nm and was equipped with a 5-speed transmission.

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Underpinnings are also expected to follow a familiar template, though with changes to better suit its off-road focus. The frame setup could remain largely unchanged, but longer suspension travel is likely to enhance its touring and trail capabilities. For context, the Himalayan 411 offered 190mm travel at the front and 180mm at the rear. The 440 is expected to continue with a 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel combination, fitted with tube-type dual-purpose tyres. Whether Royal Enfield introduces cross-spoke wheels compatible with tubeless tyres remains uncertain, especially if the brand aims to keep pricing competitive.