KTM has recently launched its new 390 and 250 adventure variant and would soon be planning to work towards the Enduro R version of the bikes. Royal Enfield has considered this to be step in their territory and have preponed the launch of their new Himalayan Raid Rally inspired bike to early 2026. The Bike would be based on the existing Himalayan, and it would have a much more bare boned design that would allow the bike to be much more capable on off road trails. Beyond that since the design of the bike is being guarded, here is a first unfettered look at the design of the bike!
While the Indian Automotive market is still grasping the news we have brought to you a clear vista along with the key specific changes over a Himalayan the bike would present. Before being launched the bikes are taken through a lot of strenuous testing, these allow the bikes to be ready for any challenge that might be thrown towards them after the release.
It was on such a escapade that the new Himalayan raid was spotted in Uk, by Motorcycle news. com. The Bike was seen on a petrol station. And one of the most interesting aspect of the spot was that coolant reservoir was possibly a bottle with a hose attached to it.
The Bike was spotted by a enthusiast in Lutterworth in Uk. That is not far away from where Royal Enfiled’s Uk technology center is based. The keen onlookers were able to recognize the bike from its stance as well as the badging near the engine crankcase. The Bike had 17 inch spoked rim at the rear with Ceat Rubbers all around.
Since the engine used in the bike would require coolant flow to cool down test drivers seems to have attached a bottle reservoir to the radiator for the coolant overflow. This could possibly have been done to get the bike till the petrol pump and would not be a feature of the full production spec model ( Evidently).
New Additions
As per the spot the bike would have a upswept exhaust to help it off road, with a chunky heel plate. The bike has chunkier upside down forks up front with a massive chassis mounted monoshsock that might be adjustable. The rear monoshock extends all the way from the swingarm till the chassis frame of the bike. The shock would most possibly have adjustments for preload.
The fuel tank is similar to that of the Himalayan, since the bike has been purposefully built to provide for the off roading fun, its possible that it might not have much rider aids and features that are seen on the other bikes. The Bike would be easily manageable for all sorts of off-road rides and easy to handle for new riders for a fun ride. Compared To The Himalayan the engine looks different as it does not have induction fins for air cooling. This seems like a bigger unit that would rely solely on the inbuilt cooling system.
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