Royal Enfield has officially teased the upcoming Himalayan 750 and its electric counterpart in Ladakh. The new ADV is expected to feature a 750cc twin-cylinder engine and launch by Q1 2026.
Royal Enfield has officially offered the first teaser of its upcoming adventure motorcycles — the Himalayan 750 and the electric Himalayan, both captured in the rugged terrain of Ladakh. The teaser was shared through the company’s social media channels, with the test bikes seen climbing Khardung La, one of the world’s highest motorable roads. Though Royal Enfield hasn’t confirmed the names yet, the motorcycles are expected to be launched under the Himalayan brand, with the 750 likely arriving by the first quarter of 2026.
The Himalayan 750 has been under development for some time and has been spotted testing multiple times in India and overseas. This motorcycle is believed to be powered by a 750cc derivative of the existing 650cc parallel-twin engine seen on the Interceptor and Continental GT. With significant internal upgrades, this motor is expected to deliver around 50 bhp and 65 Nm of torque. It will be paired with a revised 6-speed gearbox, possibly with new gear ratios to suit adventure touring.
From the images and test sightings, it’s clear that the Himalayan 750 is aimed at long-distance adventure touring. It gets a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheel setup, dual-purpose tyres, and a long-travel USD fork at the front along with a rear monoshock. Notably, the test mule featured twin disc brakes up front, hinting at enhanced braking performance compared to the current 650cc models. A stepped seat, tall windscreen, luggage rack, and integrated tail-light and turn indicators — likely borrowed from the Himalayan 450 — suggest that the motorcycle is close to final production form.
Visually, the Himalayan 750 bears a similar silhouette to the Himalayan 450 but with a broader, more muscular stance. The front end features a round LED headlamp, tall ADV-style windscreen, and a fairing that extends into a large fuel tank. Given its size and equipment, it’s clearly intended as a more highway-capable and off-road-ready machine.
The electric version, which was first shown as the HIM-E concept at the 2023 EICMA show, was also part of the teaser. This bike appears to still be in a prototype stage, with various parts seemingly sourced from aftermarket providers. The production timeline and specifications for the electric Himalayan are still unknown, but it’s likely to deliver performance on par with the current Himalayan 450, possibly with a premium price tag due to its advanced electric drivetrain.
Royal Enfield’s teaser didn’t reveal much beyond visuals and a caption that read, “Out with the team in the Himalayas doing what we love the most!” Hashtags like #RidePure and #PureMotorcycling were used, aligning with Royal Enfield’s typical brand messaging, but again, no specific product names were disclosed.
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As for the rollout strategy, the Himalayan 750 is likely to follow the updated Interceptor and Continental GT models that are expected to adopt the new 750cc engine platform first. Once those bikes are launched, the Himalayan 750 will probably follow, placing its launch window around early 2026.
This marks an important step forward for Royal Enfield as it expands its ADV lineup for both domestic and international markets. The addition of a larger-capacity adventure motorcycle and an electric variant shows the company’s intent to diversify its portfolio to meet evolving rider expectations.
