Leaked: Royal Enfield Himalayan Video That Company is Trying to Hide

This latest leaked video of the Royal Enfield Himalayan adventure tourer was just posted across YouTube and social media over the past 24 hours. BikeDekho now has confirmed proof that the motorcycle is ready to hit the streets on February 2. The bike in the video is the same white-coloured model carrying metal panniers and red jerry cans, which we had earlier posted exclusive pictures of. In this video, The Himalayan seems to be placed in a covered and carpeted area, leading us to believe it is ready for its global unveiling. In addition, the bike is seen bearing RTO registration plates with the RTO number ‘HR99-D-6417’ written on them with a marker. The fact that this RTO code - HR99 - is the temporary registration code for the state of Haryana confirms that the bike is just days away from its launch.  

It is pertinent to note that Siddhartha Lal, CEO and MD of Royal Enfield’s parent company Eicher Motors, has announced a press conference in Delhi on February 2, a day before the first Media Day of the Auto Expo. This is when we believe the Royal Enfield Himalayan will be officially unveiled and launched. However, it seems the company officials have managed to track down the video as it has gone missing from many of the pages and profiles that had posted and shared it earlier, in the matter of a day. We have found a link (uploaded by Sheldon Dcruz) that seems to be working at the moment and posted the video with this article for you. We have also managed to find a fresh picture of the Royal Enfield Himalayan from a new angle. 

The person capturing the video seems to be a prospective buyer and is heard inquiring about the motorcycle’s lights, price and sound. It is the last aspect that brings the video truly alive. As a sales person turns on the motorcycle, the starter motor is heard cranking the engine to life, which opens up with a roar. Sadly, for Royal Enfield traditionalists, the signature ‘Thump’ from the Bullet models seems missing here, and the Himalayan seems to be idling faster. The Himalayan’s sound is more akin to international large-capacity singles and did put a smile on our faces. It also confirms our earlier report about the new 410cc oil-cooled engine being more rev-happy than previous iterations by Royal Enfield. We hope the engine runs as good as it sounds, and the motorcycle turns out to be the practical tourer that it is designed to be.

Stay tuned for more exclusive coverage and launch details of the Royal Enfield Himalayan!

Image courtesy: Dinesh Dawda