Royal Enfield is quietly working on a Himalayan 440, internally codenamed D4G. It will be positioned between the Scram 440 and the Himalayan 450. It is going to bring back the soul of the original Himalayan 411, which many Royal Enfield lovers miss.
Let us have a look at what is confirmed by multiple sources around 21-22 April 2026. Royal Enfield is going to launch a new adventure bike from its Chennai factory. It will be called the Himalayan 440. The project is being worked on under the internal codename D4G. The bike’s launch is expected in the second half of 2026. The golden period for bike sales, i.e. the festive season in India.
For people who owned or rode the original Himalayan 411, this is going to be big news. The 411 was discontinued in late 2023, when the Himalayan 450 was introduced. But the 450 is a bit heavier, more expensive, and more sophisticated for riders who want an honest ADV bike. That is the gap the 440 is going to fill.
Why Does Royal Enfield Need Another Himalayan?
The answer is simple, and Himalayan 440 lovers know it well.
The Himalayan 450 costs between ₹3.06 lakh and ₹3.37 lakh. The Scram 440 comes in between ₹2.23 lakh and ₹2.31 lakh. That is a difference of nearly ₹80,000 to ₹1 lakh. Many ADV bike buyers want something in this middle price range.
The Himalayan 440 will fill that gap. Think of Himalayan 440 as the middle child who finally gets their own room.
What We Know About the Specs
The engine is most likely to be lifted from the Scram 440. That means a 443cc, single-cylinder, air- and oil-cooled engine making 25.4 bhp and 34 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. This might not look to be a powerhouse on paper, but this motor is bulletproof and torquey. You might feel it after riding on the bad roads.
Let’s have a look at how the 3 brothers will stand beside each other:
| Specification | Scram 440 | Himalayan 440 (Expected) | Himalayan 450 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 443cc, air/oil-cooled | 443cc, air/oil-cooled | 452cc, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 25.4 bhp | 25.4 bhp | 40 bhp |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 34 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Front Wheel | 19-inch | 21-inch | 21-inch |
| Suspension Travel | Shorter | Longer | 200mm/200mm |
| Seat Height | 795 mm | ~800 mm (expected) | 825-845 mm |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹2.23 lakh | ₹2.40-2.70 lakh (expected) | ₹3.06 lakh |
The Real Selling Points
What makes the Himalayan 440 different? Here are a few facts that will prove our point:
- A 21-inch front wheel, which is not there in the Scram
- Longer travel suspension for serious off-road work
- A lower seat height than the Himalayan 450 (800 mm). Great for shorter riders who struggle with the 450
- Styling similar to the original 411. You get a raised front fender, fork gaiters, circular headlamp, sculpted tank
- Tripper navigation pod and switchable ABS as standard
- A more affordable price tag, estimated ₹50,000 to ₹70,000 less than the Himalayan 450
What It Will Miss
The Himalayan 440 will be simpler than the 450. Do not have a very high expectation, as you might miss:
- Ride modes (Road, Rain, Off-road)
- Traction control
- Cross-spoke tubeless wheels (it will stick to tubed tyres to keep costs down)
- The bigger 452cc Sherpa engine of the Himalayan 450
- Premium touches like the 4-inch TFT display
Let’s keep things straight. Simpler bikes are easier to maintain and cheaper to repair. In the long run, they are more reliable too.
Who Is This Bike For?
The Himalayan 440 is aimed at four kinds of buyers –
- Riders with a budget in the ₹2.5 lakh range
- Who wants an ADV and not just an ADV-styled commuter like the Scram
- Shorter riders who find the Himalayan 450’s seat height too tall
- Himalayan 411 fans who never forgot 450 and have been waiting for RE to bring the old formula back
The GST 2.0 Connection
There is also an interesting business angle. Under GST 2.0, bikes under 350cc have 18 per cent GST. The bikes that are above it have to pay 31 per cent. The Himalayan 440 falls in the higher slab.
The Bigger Picture
Royal Enfield is also working on the Himalayan 750, the Bullet 650, and the Continental GT 750 over the next two years. But the 440 is the most important of these for the mass market. It directly targets the heart of the country’s ADV-curious buyer base.
Not that it will be interesting if the bike’s pricing hits the sweet spot. Anything close to ₹2.50 lakh ex-showroom would be superb. It will become one of their best-sellers in no time. The festive season launch timing will also boost sales and give it a head start. The festive season in India is the time when bike sales in India peak.
For now, if you want to go for an ADV bike later, wait 6 months. It might be worth the wait. The Himalayan 440 could be exactly the bike a lot of us have been wishing for.