USD Forks
Quality suspension lets you keep the bike on the line you’ve chosen over the roughest terrain and that’s exactly what you get from the inverted Showa cartridge fork.
ALL NEW HIMALAYAN
A motorcycle with strong adventure lineage yet remains true to our philosophy of pure motorcycling. The all-new Himalayan retains the capability, versatility and the ability to go anywhere your adventure takes you. Nothing you don’t need and everything that you do for the changing times.
The best chassis is the one you don’t notice. From the versatile 21” front 17” rear wheel combination to the large enduro footpegs and wide handlebars, the Himalayan works with you in all situations on or off-road. The slim seat and tank let you get your feet firmly on the ground when you stop, while increased ground clearance and longer travel suspension let you choose the roughest tracks.
Like the high-altitude Sherpa that inspired it, this engine has the torque to pull you out of a sandy hollow at 5,000 meters above sea level while being able to enjoy the 5-day trip back home afterwards. Compact, lightweight and delivers 40hp through its new 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch.
Ride-by-wire with four riding modes so you can tune the response to suit the terrain and your mood, while in the background the bike delivers smooth fuelling and better fuel economy. Joystick control of the easy-to-use Tripper Dash® lets you control music, calls and messages without your hand leaving the bar and the world’s first full-map navigation on a circular display built with Google Maps Platform.
Quality suspension lets you keep the bike on the line you’ve chosen over the roughest terrain and that’s exactly what you get from the inverted Showa cartridge fork. The steel twin-spar frame is stronger, stiffer and narrower between the legs for improved comfort while riding in a standing position. Better handling, better stability and better balance.
Quality suspension lets you keep the bike on the line you’ve chosen over the roughest terrain and that’s exactly what you get from the inverted Showa cartridge fork.
The steel twin-spar frame is stronger, stiffer and narrower between the legs for improved comfort while riding in a standing position. Better handling, better stability and better balance.
Ride-by-wire with four riding modes so you can tune the response to suit the terrain and your mood, while in the background the bike delivers smooth fuelling and better fuel economy.
Engines and water don’t mix. But adventure and river crossings go hand-in-hand so we developed the Himalayan with a high up air intake under the tank to keep you rolling when the rivers are running high.
Nobody wants to stop riding because they’re saddle sore. So the new Himalayan features an adjustable two-piece seat to keep both rider and pillion comfortable, along with an optional low seat to keep your feet on the ground at any altitude.
Like the high-altitude Sherpa that inspired it, this engine has the torque to pull you out of a sandy hollow at 5,000 meters above sea level while being able to enjoy the 5 day trip back home afterward
Ground clearance | 230 mm |
Length | 2245 mm |
Width | 852 mm |
Seat height | 825 mm adjustable to 845 mm (Low Seat option 805 mm adjustable to 825 mm) |
Height | 1316 mm (flyscreen top) |
Dry weight | 181 kgs |
Fuel capacity | 17 lts |
Type | Liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
Displacement | 452 cc |
Bore & stroke | 84 mm x 81.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 11.5.1 |
Maximum power | 40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @8000 RPM |
Maximum torque | 40 Nm @5500 rpm |
Ignition system | Digital electronic ignition |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, slip assist (slipper clutch) |
Gearbox | 6-speed |
Lubrication | Semi-dry sump |
Fuel supply | Electronic fuel injection 42 mm throttle body, ride-by-wire system |
Engine start | Electric |
Type | Steel, twin-spar tubular frame |
Front Suspension | Upside down fork, 43 mm, 200 mm front wheel travel |
Rear Suspension | Linkage-type mono-shock, 200 mm rear wheel travel with adjustable spring preload |
Front tyre | 90/90 – 21″ |
Rear tyre | 140/80 – R 17″ |
Front brakes | Hydraulic disc brake, 320 mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper |
Rear brakes | Hydraulic disc brake, 270 mm ventilated disc, single piston caliper |
ABS | Dual channel, switchable |
Decades of expeditions. Thousands of kilometres of traversing the most challenging terrain. Years of living and evolving with a machine that responds to all that is thrown at it. That is how we made the Himalayan, our first dual-purpose motorcycle.