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Tag: Royal Enfield Himalayan

World Women Bikers: Dimpy aka Ankita on her motorcycle & rides
3Jun By technwheelzNo Comments
Women Riders

World Women Bikers: Dimpy aka Ankita on her motorcycle & rides

tnw: Please introduce yourself and about your motorcycling Dimpy: Firstly, I would like to thank for this opportunity for introducing myself. I am Dimpy Karekar (ankita). I am a graphic designer by profession & work as a freelancer. Have always been a motorcyclist by heart. Its been more than 10 years I started riding motorcycles but never thought of travelling so much. tnw: Any specific reason you ride for? Dimpy: Riding is like a therapy for me. It sets me free from all the stress, I ride to celebrate, I ride to forget things to ease my mind, I ride for a cause, and if there is no reason I ride to find a reason. tnw: Describe on how you got to where you are with motorcycling today Dimpy: The dream of riding a motorcycle started back in school days, when my mom used...
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BS6 Royal Enfield Himalayan gets first price hike since launch
18May By technwheelzNo Comments
Automobile News

BS6 Royal Enfield Himalayan gets first price hike since launch

Royal Enfield has silently increased the prices for the BS6 Himalayan. The BS6 version was launched earlier this year at a starting price of INR 1.87 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Now, the company has hiked the prices by INR 2,754 raising the starting price to INR 1.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the Granite Black colour of the Royal Enfield Himalayan. The BS6 iteration of the Himalayan comes in 6 colours options - Lake Blue, Rock Red, Gravel Grey, Sleet Grey, Granite Black & Snow White. The Granite Black and Snow White are priced at INR 189,565 while the Sleet Grey and Gravel Grey are priced at INR 192,318. The Rock Red and Lake Blue colours are priced at INR 194,154. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. Apart from the price hike of around INR 2,754, the dual-sport motorcycle...
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Royal Enfield Himalayan put to durability test
15Jul By technwheelzNo Comments
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Royal Enfield Himalayan put to durability test

The Royal Enfield Himalayan was a milestone for the brand as it not only broke away from the traditional RE format of classic motorcycles, but also ushered in a new era of affordable adventure tourers. While the Himalayan is likeable in many ways unfortunately it was plagued by several issues. The updated, BSIV variant is said to be a lot more reliable. Recently, folks at ADV Pulse decided to put the Himalayan through its paces. Here are their observations - Engine: With the 411cc, 24 horsepower motor that redlines at 6,500 RPM, the Himalayan is incapable of tearing itself apart. There were no mechanical issues with the motor in spite of rigorous tests. Transmission: Ride it more like a 125 two-stroke, to keep the momentum up and not letting the RPMs drop too low. The ga...
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Royal Enfield Himalayan specs unveiled. Bookings from March
2Feb By technwheelzNo Comments
Automobile News, Automobiles India

Royal Enfield Himalayan specs unveiled. Bookings from March

Royal Enfield has unveiled the specifications of the Himalayan—a motorcycle built for adventure and touring. The Himalayan will be on display in select Royal Enfield stores in the Delhi and the NCR region from February 3, 2016. Customers can book and test ride the Himalayan across the country from March 17, 2016. First ride impressions of Royal Enfield Himalayan...click here (more…)
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Spy Pics: Royal Enfield Himalayan scrambler-styled motorcycle
8Sep By technwheelzNo Comments
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Spy Pics: Royal Enfield Himalayan scrambler-styled motorcycle

The year 2016 could turn out to be a very important year for the Royal Enfield. The company intends to come up with two new engines, 750cc twin-cylinder engine and the other a 410cc which will power the upcoming ‘Himalayan’ scrambler-styled motorcycle.  The Royal Enfield Himalayan has been under development for some time now and the new set of spy pics shows a bike on the assembly line!! From what we can see, the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan scrambler will feature: GT525-like front mudguard Spoke wheels Off-road tyres Disc brakes with steel braided brake lines Long travel front suspension Monoshock suspension at the rear Black-painted engine Raised handlebar An upswept exhaust Round-shaped headlight Round-shaped rear view mirrors High ground clearance F...
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