Royal Enfield Himalayan 750.

While not officially confirmed, it’s believed that the bike will feature a revamped version of the company’s current 650 parallel twin engine. – already found in models like the Interceptor and Super Meteor – however, the capacity is said to have been increased to 750cc, with a corresponding boost in power.

Enfield has a history of experimenting with big-bore kits, having previously unveiled an 850cc concept at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

“It is without a shadow of a doubt, our most asked‑for product,” said Royal Enfield’s Global Head of Product Strategy and Industrial Design, Mark Wells. “Whenever we talk to customers, whenever I do any kind of consumer research, a Himalayan twin is everything.” 

“Royal Enfields need to have three core attributes – there has to be a story, it has to be authentically desirable, and finally, it’s got to be accessible and approachable,” Wells added. 

“That means a good seat height, it has to be easy to handle, and easy to manoeuvre around. When you’re on the throttle, it needs to be controllable. It needs to be usable. All of that has to come together. 

“We go through a process that takes about a year and by the end of that we’ve got a clay model showing exactly what we want it to look like. Then we’ve got what we call a development mule – a fully adjustable bike: headstock, fork, yoke position, offset spacing, rake, trail, swingarm, handlebars, footrests – all adjustable so test riders refine it. They’ll fine‑tune suspension, settings, engine feel, ride dynamics until it’s where we want it. 

“Then we build prototypes – we do thousands of miles to find any issues. That feedback goes to design teams who make changes. Each prototype build is closer to full production. 

“There’s the long story, but for us to be out testing a bike in the Himalayas like you’ve seen in the pictures – it has to have a certain maturity. 

“We’re well into the process. I’m not giving you a date, but it’s more than an early prototype. We’re moving towards production.”

The new bike will sit alongside the existing 450 Himalayan, offering a more road-focused package thanks to the gruntier motor and the use of a smaller, 19in front wheel and beefier double front disc brake arrangement. 

The existing 450 Himmy will maintain its place in the brand’s stable and will not be replaced by the larger, new bike – nor do Enfield have any plans to significantly revise the single-cylinder version, according to Wells. 

Steve Everitt, the Lead Designer at Royal Enfield, recognized the two-model strategy, mentioning: “They [will] totally coexist. They’re not in the same space at all – not aimed at the same customer. Some people who didn’t quite connect with the 450 might find the 750 suits them better.” 

Everitt confirmed that the adventure middleweight is heading to Europe and hinted that its motor will be more powerful than Enfield’s other parallel twin models, with an increased capacity of 100cc.

Enfield on the up 

Everywhere you look, there seems to be a lingering cloud of doom and gloom hanging over the motorcycle market, with dealers struggling to shift increasingly more stock that is increasingly becoming financially out of reach for many. 

Enfield, on the other hand, seems to be bucking that trend. The firm ended the 2024 financial year on a high after reporting over one million new bikes sold globally, representing an 11% uplift on the previous 12-month period.  

“In relative terms, we’re doing well,” explained Everitt. “It’s a difficult time to sell expensive bikes. What I see all the time is that people with big bikes – fabulous machines, no doubt – become very precious about them due to their cost.