Royal Enfield Himalayan 411
Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 (410 in France): 24 hp A2 adventure bike, 411 cc single, 199 kg, €5,590. No longer sold new. Full specs and press reviews.
At a glance
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, called the Himalayan 410 by Royal Enfield France, is a small adventure bike with a 21-inch front wheel, powered by a 411 cc air- and oil-cooled single making 24 hp, A2-licence compliant as standard. Last listed from €5,590, it is no longer sold new in France since it was dropped from the range between late 2024 and March 2025: its replacement is the Himalayan 450. Reviewers praise its character, comfort, off-road ability and price, but criticise a front brake lacking bite, an engine that struggles on fast roads and a high weight for its power.
World press review
Meta-score
10 sources
Press ratings
Review of the 2018 Euro 4 version, page updated with the 2021 and 2023 changes. A strangely appealing small adventure bike, excellent value for money and capable off-road; engine too weak for fast roads, weak front brake, soft suspension on the road.
Review of the 2018 version. A coherent, comfortable, docile bike, very much at home on trails and affordable; brakes lack bite, weight, frequent valve checks, reliability still to be proven.
Review of the 2018 version. Appealing looks, low seat, ease of use and price; firm suspension, vibration through the bars, brakes lacking bite and short of breath beyond 60 mph.
Review of the US 2022 model year (Euro 5, Tripper). Accessible and full of character, chassis and suspension effective on broken roads and off-road, well-executed Tripper navigation; wooden brakes lacking bite, inaccurate dashboard compass.
Review of the 2021 Euro 5 version. Robust, vibration-free engine, excellent suspension on and off the road, modest fuel consumption, welcome switchable rear ABS; front braking needs improvement, awkward dashboard buttons.
Review of the Euro 4 version. Slow and heavy but robust, charismatic, very comfortable and frugal; braking judged very poor.
Review of the 2018 version. A versatile "50% road, 50% off-road" bike, agile in town, comfortable, vibration-free, at ease on light off-road; lacks power on the motorway and two-up, weak front brake, non-switchable ABS (Euro 4).
Review of the 2018 version. A simple, flexible, frugal, well-equipped and accessible little adventure bike, "for the price of a 125"; sensitive ABS, graceless braking, limited ground clearance when pushing on and off-road, modest performance.
Review of the 2018 version. Easy, stable, smooth gearbox and clutch, effective on trails; unexciting engine, non-switchable ABS a nuisance when descending rocky slopes.
Review of the 2018 version. Unbeatable value for money, simplicity and versatility; reservations about the braking and the frequent servicing.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
Ten reviews were selected: MCN, Bennetts BikeSocial, Visordown, Cycle World, SoyMotero, MOTORRAD, Moto.it, Le Repaire des Motards, Moto Magazine and Caradisiac. Most cover the 2018 Euro 4 version; only Cycle World (US 2022 model year) and SoyMotero (2021) tested the Euro 5 version, which MCN also included in a 2022 group test of A2 adventure bikes. Only MCN gives a numeric score, 3/5, from its 2018 review: the 60/100 meta-score therefore rests on that single score, which does not cover the Euro 5 version presented here.
What reviewers like: character and charm highlighted by MCN, Cycle World and MOTORRAD; real ability on trails (MCN, Bennetts BikeSocial, Cycle World, Moto.it, Moto Magazine); good comfort (BikeSocial, MOTORRAD, Moto.it); a robust, frugal engine (SoyMotero, MOTORRAD); a very low price, which Caradisiac calls unbeatable and Le Repaire des Motards compares to that of a 125.
What they criticise: a front brake lacking bite, mentioned by almost every review (MCN, BikeSocial, Visordown, Cycle World, SoyMotero, MOTORRAD, Moto.it, Le Repaire des Motards); an engine that struggles on fast roads and two-up (MCN, Visordown, Moto.it); high weight for the power (BikeSocial, MOTORRAD); suspension soft on the road for MCN, firm for Visordown. On the Euro 4 version, Moto.it and Moto Magazine regretted non-switchable ABS, a flaw fixed on the Euro 5. BikeSocial and Caradisiac point to frequent servicing.
Key quotes
"If you want to cross a continent on bad roads – a ride into the Himalayas perhaps – then it would excel, but on fast UK roads it struggles."
"I get why the Himalayan is such a popular choice in the UK as it’s very cheap, it has a certain honest charm about it and isn’t pretending to be anything it isn’t. […] but there is no denying it is slow, lacking in stopping power and a bit rough around the edges."
"Low tech, low speed, but a capable and well-balanced package."
"And after two days of exploring the Lakes – on and off-road – I can say that while the Himalayan isn't perfect, it certainly isn’t bad – especially considering its 4k price tag."
"This is a bike with the ability to make adventure riding accessible to a wider range of people, including those that might be intimidated by more powerful multicylinder ADVs."
"Its engine is quite simply a rock: indestructible."
"Anyone who still says the Himalayan is weak and heavy is right. But they haven't understood it."
"The Himalayan passes, and it even deserves a good mark."
"The Himalayan is your everyday friend who will take you to the end of the world, if you really want to go. All this for the price of a 125: a bike well worth discovering!"
"This Himalayan has no flaws if you only do what it was designed for, namely trails and long-distance travel."
"We liked its simplicity, this back-to-basics idea, with no electronics, and above all its versatility."
Pros
- A2-compliant as standard
- Capable on trails (21-inch wheel, 220 mm ground clearance)
- Comfort and 800 mm seat
- Robust, frugal engine
- Low price and 3-year warranty
- Switchable rear ABS (Euro 5 version)
Cons
- No longer sold new in France, replaced by the Himalayan 450
- Front brake lacks bite
- 24 hp: struggles on fast roads and two-up
- 199 kg for 24 hp
- Soft suspension on the road according to MCN
- Valve check every 5,000 km (French manual)
Our review
Is it still on sale?
No. The Himalayan was still listed in the menu of Royal Enfield France’s website in late December 2024, alongside the new Himalayan 450; it disappeared between that date and March 2025. Its old page, with prices and colours, can still be reached by its address. Royal Enfield France only offers Euro 4 and Euro 5 manuals for it, with no Euro 5+ edition, the standard required to register a new motorcycle since 1 January 2025.
Royal Enfield does not show model years in Europe: this page uses 2024, the last year it was in the French range. Its replacement is the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, which arrived in Europe in March 2024: the two models were therefore sold side by side in dealerships throughout 2024.
Himalayan 410 or 411?
It is the same bike. Royal Enfield France and Royal Enfield UK call it the “Himalayan 410”, the press and Royal Enfield in India the “Himalayan 411”. Its engine, named LS410, displaces 410.94 cc according to the UK manual, rounded to 411 cc on the French spec sheet.
Which versions and at what price?
A single version was offered, at two prices depending on colour (last recommended retail price listed by Royal Enfield France, unchanged from May 2023 until it was dropped):
- Gravel Grey: €5,590;
- Pine Green and Granite Black: €5,690.
The Sleet Black, Dune Brown and Glacier Blue colours, launched in India in late 2022, were not sold in France. In late 2022, prices were €5,290 and €5,390. In the United States, where the last model year is 2023, Royal Enfield listed it at $5,449 in October 2023.
Where does it come from?
Launched in India on 16 March 2016, the Himalayan arrived in Europe in 2018 in Euro 4 form (24.5 hp, 192 kg). Its cradle frame was developed with Harris Performance. The 2021 Euro 5 version gained switchable rear ABS, a new, more comfortable seat, a redesigned screen, revised luggage racks and Tripper navigation; a USB socket was added in late 2022. According to SoyMotero, the Keihin fuel injection was then replaced by a Continental system.
How good is the engine?
The LS410 single (78 × 86 mm), with a single overhead camshaft and 2 valves, is air-cooled with an oil cooler. It makes 24 hp (17.9 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 32 Nm at 4,250 rpm, making it A2-compliant as standard, without restriction. The gearbox has 5 speeds and Royal Enfield France quotes a top speed of 127 km/h.
SoyMotero calls it “indestructible” and finds it free of vibration; MOTORRAD finds it slow but robust. Its limits show on fast roads: MCN says it struggles on fast UK roads, Visordown feels it running out of breath beyond 60 mph and Moto.it regrets its lack of power on the motorway and two-up.
How does it ride?
The 41 mm telescopic fork offers 200 mm of travel, the linkage monoshock 180 mm. The 21- and 17-inch spoked wheels carry dual-purpose tyres with inner tubes, and ground clearance reaches 220 mm. Braking pairs a 300 mm disc with a twin-piston caliper at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear.
It is most convincing off tarmac: off-road “all is forgiven” for MCN, and Cycle World praises a chassis that copes well with broken roads. The front brake is the most frequently cited flaw, from MCN to Cycle World, MOTORRAD and SoyMotero. Bennetts BikeSocial and MOTORRAD also find the bike heavy: 199 kg kerb weight for 24 hp.
What equipment?
The equipment remains simple: no riding modes, no traction control, no cruise control. The digital LCD dashboard includes a compass. The 2021-2022 reviews and the UK manual describe Tripper navigation, driven by the Royal Enfield app, which the French spec sheet does not mention. Centre stand, engine protection, luggage racks and USB socket are standard.
Who is it for?
Cycle World sees it as a bike that makes adventure riding accessible to those intimidated by more powerful adventure bikes. It suits A2 licence holders and travellers who favour trails and back roads over motorways.
Fuel consumption, maintenance and recalls
Royal Enfield quotes 3.18 L/100 km, giving a theoretical range of about 470 km from the 15-litre tank; MOTORRAD recorded 3.05 L/100 km and SoyMotero 4 L/100 km. The French Euro 5 manual calls for an oil change every 10,000 km or 12 months and a valve clearance check every 5,000 km; the 2023-2024 UK manual sets both at 7,500 km. The warranty is 3 years. No recall affects the European Euro 5 version; Himalayans built from October 2017 to May 2020 were recalled for brake caliper corrosion (Safety Gate A12/00835/20).
Specifications
| Displacement | 411 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 24 hp (17.9 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (French spec sheet; 24.3 hp / 17.88 kW in the UK manual) |
| Torque | 32 Nm @ 4,250 rpm (± 250 rpm) |
| Weight | 199 kg (kerb; 90% fuel and oil according to the UK manual) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.29 |
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L |
| Fuel consumption | 3.18 L/100 km (manufacturer figure, cycle not specified) — 76.5 g/km CO2 |
| Maintenance interval | Oil and filter every 10,000 km or 12 months — Valves: check and adjust every 5,000 km or 6 months (French Euro 5 owner's manual; the 2023-2024 UK manual moves to 7,500 km / 12 months) |
| Engine type | 411 cc LS410 single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2 valves, air-cooled with oil cooler, electronic fuel injection |
| Cooling | air_huile |
| Transmission | 5-speed, chain drive |
| License | A2 |
| MSRP | €5,590 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 78 x 86 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 9,5:1 |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection (33 mm throttle body according to Cycle World), cable throttle |
| Valve train | SOHC, 2 valves |
| Max power RPM | 6500 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 4250 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5 |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Tubular steel half-duplex split cradle frame, developed with Harris Performance |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm |
| Front suspension | Non-adjustable 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 200 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Linkage monoshock, adjustable preload (5 positions according to the UK spec sheet), 180 mm travel |
| Front brake | 300 mm disc, twin-piston floating caliper |
| Rear brake | 240 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 54H (spoked rim, inner tube) |
| Rear tire | 120/90-17 64S (spoked rim, inner tube) |
| ABS system | Two-channel ABS, switchable at the rear |
Performance
| Top speed | 127 km/h |
|---|
Electronics & rider aids
| Traction control | No |
|---|---|
| Anti-wheelie | No |
| Quickshifter | No |
| Cruise control | No |
| Dashboard | Digital dashboard with main LCD screen and compass |
| Connectivity | Tripper turn-by-turn navigation via the Royal Enfield app (Bluetooth) on the Euro 5 version ("if fitted" in the UK manual; not mentioned by Royal Enfield France) |
| Other features | H4 halogen headlamp (60/55 W), LED tail light, USB Type-A socket (5 V, 2 A), added in late 2022, Centre and side stands, Engine protection, rear luggage rack and front racks, Cable throttle |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Adventure: upright |
|---|---|
| Passenger comfort | Split seat, rear luggage rack |
| Wind protection | Tall screen (redesigned on the Euro 5 version) |
| Max total weight | 365 kg |
The Himalayan offers an upright adventure riding position, with a split seat at 800 mm that Visordown finds low. The Euro 5 version received a more comfortable seat and a redesigned screen according to Royal Enfield France. Bennetts BikeSocial, MOTORRAD and Moto.it praise its comfort, Le Repaire des Motards finds it decent. Visordown notes vibration through the handlebar, which SoyMotero and Moto.it do not. The passenger has a rear luggage rack, and a centre stand is fitted. The UK manual gives a gross vehicle weight of 365 kg, i.e. about 166 kg of payload by difference with the kerb weight.
Ownership & maintenance
3 to 4 L/100 km measured by the foreign press (MOTORRAD 3.05 L/100 km; Moto.it 26-27 km/l, i.e. 3.7-3.8 L/100 km; SoyMotero 4 L/100 km)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~470 km (theoretical, 15 L tank / 3.18 L/100 km manufacturer figure; Royal Enfield quoted about 450 km at launch)
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 10,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 5,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 15,000 km |
| Chain | Clean, lubricate and adjust every 1,000 km |
Warranty
3 years / Unlimited mileage (no limit in the French manual)
The French owner’s manual (Euro 5, 2021) calls for a first service at 500 km or 1.5 months, then a service every 5,000 km or 6 months. Oil (SAE 15W50 semi-synthetic) and filter are replaced every 10,000 km or 12 months, valve clearance is checked and adjusted at every service, the spark plug is changed every 15,000 km, the air filter every 10,000 km, brake fluid and fork oil at 20,000 and 40,000 km. The chain is cleaned, lubricated and adjusted every 1,000 km, and the oil level checked at the same interval. The air- and oil-cooled engine has no coolant. The 2023-2024 UK manual extends services to 7,500 km or 12 months, including the oil change and valves. Royal Enfield France does not publish service costs. The warranty is 36 months, with no mileage limit in the French manual.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 | €5,590 | 24 hp (17.9 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (French spec sheet; 24.3 hp / 17.88 kW in the UK manual) | 199 kg (kerb; 90% fuel and oil according to the UK manual) |
| BMW G 310 GS2024 | €6,700 | 34 hp (25 kW) | 175 kg (kerb, tank 90% full) |
| KTM 390 Adventure X2026 | €6,199 | 45 hp (33 kW) | 176 kg (full tank) |
| CFMoto 450MT2026 | €5,999 | 42 hp (31 kW) | 185 kg (unladen) |
| Honda CRF300 Rally2025 | €7,199 | 27.3 hp (20.1 kW) | 153 kg (kerb) |
| Royal Enfield Himalayan 4502026 | €5,890 | 40.02 hp (29.44 kW) | 196 kg (kerb, tank 90% full) |
Generations
Compare →- Himalayan 411 (Euro 4)2018 – 2020
411 cc · 24.5 hp · 32 Nm · 192 kg (road-ready)
Royal Enfield's first adventure bike, sold in India from 2016 and then in Europe: 411 cc air-cooled two-valve single, fuel injection, five-speed gearbox, tubular steel frame and 21- and 17-inch wheels.
- Himalayan 411 (Euro 5)2021 – 2024
411 cc · 24 hp · 32 Nm · 199 kg (road-ready)
Euro 5 homologation, Tripper navigation and switchable rear ABS.
- Himalayan 4502024 – today
452 cc · 40 hp · 40 Nm · 196 kg (road-ready)
All-new bike: liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 single (40 hp), ride-by-wire, six-speed gearbox, assist and slipper clutch, twin-spar frame, 43 mm Showa upside-down fork and round TFT with Google Maps navigation; Euro 5+ in 2026.
Compare with this generation →
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himalayan 411 (Euro 4)2018 – 2020 Royal Enfield's first adventure bike, sold in India from 2016 and then in Europe: 411 cc air-cooled two-valve single, fuel injection, five-speed gearbox, tubular steel frame and 21- and 17-inch wheels. | 411 cc | 24.5 hp | 32 Nm | 192 kg road-ready |
| Himalayan 411 (Euro 5)2021 – 2024 Euro 5 homologation, Tripper navigation and switchable rear ABS. | 411 cc | 24 hp | 32 Nm | 199 kg road-ready |
| Himalayan 4502024 – today All-new bike: liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 single (40 hp), ride-by-wire, six-speed gearbox, assist and slipper clutch, twin-spar frame, 43 mm Showa upside-down fork and round TFT with Google Maps navigation; Euro 5+ in 2026. Compare with this generation → | 452 cc | 40 hp | 40 Nm | 196 kg road-ready |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.