Royal Enfield’s new 743cc parallel-twin makes its debut in the Himalayan 750, with European bookings now open and UK prices starting at £6,999.
Royal Enfield has gone bigger. At EICMA 2026 in Milan, the brand launched the Himalayan 750, its first motorcycle in the 750cc segment. It is also the first model to use the company’s new 743cc parallel-twin engine.
Bookings opened across Europe on 3 November, with UK prices starting at £6,999. That’s a sharp figure for a twin-cylinder adventure tourer with this much equipment. So what does the money buy?
A Twin Tuned for Torque
The new engine is air/oil-cooled, which keeps things relatively simple. It makes 63Nm at 5,000rpm, and Royal Enfield says 90% of that peak is available from 3,500rpm. In practical terms, the motor is set up for low-down pull rather than chasing revs.
Curiously, the launch material quotes torque but no peak power figure. It doesn’t give a weight either, so two key numbers are still missing.
Electronics and Chassis
The spec sheet goes well beyond what the Himalayan name has offered before. A six-axis IMU supports cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction control. Riders get five modes: Road, Road Sport, Rain, Trail and Custom.
Cruise control and tyre pressure monitoring are standard. The 4-inch circular TFT display includes built-in navigation and connectivity.
Underneath, the bike runs a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel, in either alloy or spoked form. Showa supplies fully adjustable 43mm upside-down forks with 190mm of travel, plus a rear monoshock with 175mm. Twin front discs handle braking.
Touring Kit and the GIVI Package
Seat height is 815mm, ground clearance is 205mm and the tank holds 17 litres. The windscreen adjusts through five positions across 60mm, and rider and pillion get separate seats. Royal Enfield quotes a 195kg payload. Low, touring rider and touring passenger seats are offered as accessories.
The flagship Antarctic Silver version adds a touring package developed with GIVI. It includes a top box, panniers with mounts and inner bags, heated grips, hand guards and an aluminium skid plate. GIVI designed the luggage specifically for this bike, so it fits without a separate rack. Nice. The partnership will also produce soft luggage.
Pricing and Availability
- Cast wheels (Aztec Green): €7,390 in Italy, £6,999 in the UK
- Spoked wheels (Viking Bronze, Siberia White): €7,790 in Italy, £7,299 in the UK
- Antarctic Silver with GIVI luggage: €9,290 in Italy, £8,699 in the UK
These are introductory prices, and they vary by market. Customers can book through Royal Enfield’s website and authorised dealers. The company hasn’t announced an Indian launch date or local pricing.
A Busy Stand in Milan
The Himalayan shared the stand with the Continental GT 750, which uses an uprated version of the same twin. Royal Enfield calls it the most powerful production motorcycle it has built so far, and it will come in faired and unfaired forms.
The Flying Flea S6 electric scrambler was also on show ahead of its summer 2027 launch. Alongside it sat the Shotgun 650 ‘Son of a Gun’, built with Deus Ex Machina and limited to 100 units for 2027.
Why It Matters
The Himalayan line began with the 411 in 2016 and later added the 450 and 440. Moving it to a twin with IMU-based electronics is a real step up for the range. Even so, the entry price stays below £7,000, and cornering ABS, cruise control and adjustable Showa suspension are all standard at that level.
