The switch for this has been given on the right handlebar and above the engine start switch. So, the Himalayan misses out the winning mark by just a few points. Because its 400cc engine is now fuel-injected and carries a lot of traits that are necessary on the road as well as off the road. The BS4 update brought with it fuel-injection, which obviously stays for the BS6 bike as well, along with the addition of an extra catalytic converter. All for just Rs 1.87 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), or in other words, just Rs 6,000 more expensive than its BS4 predecessor. I had to go over some rocky paths with giant unevenly shaped boulders reaching out to the tires many a time and not once did I manage to scratch the underbody. One of the things we like most about the Himalayan is its sheer simplicity. To find out, I took the Himalayan on the 200 km road trip and to my weekend beach holiday. He founded Vroom Head in 2018 as a platform for reading unbiased car/bike news and stories. The dual-tone options, in particular, look rather vibrant and youthful. The basic shape remains the same. Have any more queries? Once connected to the phone via an app, the display shows a decently working navigation system. The XPulse 200 and the Himalayan are accessible with respect to pricing as well as the saddle height. The 5-speed gearbox still has firm-but-precise shifts. Because there are chances of you getting stuck in some of the city and off-road scenarios, and if you are all alone, then things are definitely going to get a bit difficult and also embarrassing. On the highways, the Himalayan performs quite well. Also, it is very much easy and convenient to stand up on the footpegs and ride on terrains. Plus, the XPulse is cheaper to maintain and with Hero’s vast service network, your bike will always have a mechanic present every few hundred kilometers. Sure, it's not as nimble and agile as something like a Hero XPulse 200, but that just means you have to plan a little further ahead, that’s all. Now when it comes to being purposeful, the XPulse has an edge over the Himalayan as the bike gets knuckle guards as standard. Past the rocky patches, were some serious stretches of loose sand. Hero Maestro Edge 125 Review: What Is It Like To Live With India’s First Fuel Injected Scooter? There is a large 15-liter fuel tank. The Himalayan has a ground clearance of 220mm. The XPulse, on the other, hand has a bit of an off-roader look. It’s tall and commanding, thanks to the sizable windscreen and high instrument cluster you’re faced with, but the seat height is still a VERY manageable 800mm. Our bike had its beam pointing a little higher than we’d like, but that’s a two-minute fix for any mechanic worth his salt. Email: Your email address will not be published. A car enthusiast with a fair flair for penning things down as well. The Himalayan, which had originally debuted as a BS3 offering, got involved in a series of events where its ‘serious compromises in quality’ were exposed, leading to a decline in the customer demands. The mid-range torque band is quite small and once you cross that rev band, the engine doesn’t pull a lot of weight. It is still too early to comment on the reliability of the BS6 model though. The BS4 model that had followed too had to face a similar fate. There are good amounts of low end and mid-range torques available, and the delivery is pretty much linear too. A lot more! It won’t empty your bank and will also give you a decent peace of mind during the ownership period. This aspect spoils the overall experience as the angle of the legs doesn’t feel natural. Small ones. Fancying a comparo between the three? The XPulse 200, on the other hand, has a smaller engine. The BS6 Himalayan comes in 6 different shades, spread across three variants, that tend to differ in just the paint. Currently, the website has two different iterations targetting the US and Indian audience. And honestly, most of the time you are left wanting for more. However, RE claims to offer up to 30 kmpl on highways. So, compared to the earlier carburetted model, the new Himalayan feels eager to build up speed, but acceleration is not comparable to the GS. Up ahead were the loose golden sands, kissed by the green sea, lotsa rocks in case I wanna go ‘bouldering’ with the Himalayan, and the blazing sun to complete the picture. It took me around 5.2 seconds to do the same on the BS6 version. The Royal Enfield himalayan bs6 has an ex-showroom price (Delhi) - 1,89,565 rs. However, you will find the engine stressed only post 100 km/h. In the four years that followed, Royal Enfield diligently worked on improving the Himalayan's quality and reliability and along the way gave it fuel-injection and dual-channel ABS as well. Head here to read our review. Whether straight, upright or leaned over, the Himalayan feels thoroughly composed at all times, especially at a cruising speed of around 90kmph on the highway. The XPulse 200, with its lighter overall weight and less displacement returned 40kmpl. With a weight of 199 kilograms, which happens to be around 5 kg more than its predecessor, the Himalayan BS6 is indeed a heavy bike. Plus, it also gets a high-mounted exhaust and that makes it easy to cross some serious river streams. When launched in 2016, Royal Enfield's first attempt at an adventure tourer came with a whole lot of issues. But I can tell you one thing for sure. The shoddily done joints look a little amateurish and stick out like a sore thumb, taking away from the premiumness of the rest of the design. Royal Enfield Himalayan Bs6. This drop in power definitely shows up in the ride. The shifts were quite hard and jerky on the BS3 model. Both the bikes exhibit great ruggedness and have the ready-to-go anywhere attitude. It’s still just as capable off the road as well. Then there are a few other things like a clock, riding time, average speed, side-stand indicator, and an eco-meter. I was finally at my much craved-for beach holiday weekender. It does have a bit of a modern retro look – thanks to the presence of a round headlamp and simple turn indicators. The seat padding has just the right firmness while the rider’s triangle is roomy and well suited for both sitting down and standing up. The Royal Enfield Himalayan offers superb riding comfort and good cruising ability. In the trails too, the XPulse performs drills so much easier than the Himalayan. However, do the updates extend beyond that and make the Himalayan BS6 a dependable motorcycle? Both can be used as a daily motorcycle and also for weekend getaways. I could munch as many as 100 kilometers in a stretch before stopping for a coffee. The suspension is well-tuned. However, there is a set of new paint schemes on offer, all of which look stunning on the bike. The Himalayan is leading here by a decent margin and it should. They swallow the potholes like anything! The halogen unit is powerful and has decent spread too, outperforming most of the LED examples we’ve tested on two-wheelers so far. And for Rs 1.91 lakh, Royal Enfield will give you the new dual-tone colour schemes: Lake Blue and Rock Red. You can turn the dual channel ABS ON/OFF against will by long pressing the button on the centre console. The small digital display in the cluster shows all the priceless information such as the trip readings, odo, average fuel economy, clock, gear position indication, etc, and even has warnings for the side stand. Thanks to the RVMs that do not vibrate, I could do the highway runs the way they are meant to be. There is even the familiar digital compass present, the accuracy of which still remains dubious. Modified On Apr 21, 2020 03:59 PM By Benjamin Noel Gracias for Royal Enfield Himalayan. The XPulse 200 and the Royal Enfield Himalayan have a lot of things in common. The key mechanical change has happened in the engine. It gets a no-nonsense design and not many of the body components can be seen. Damn, these shocks are absolutely fab…. The bulky fuel tank, large single-seat, and the long front mudguard – these aspects give out a sense of off-road readiness. The Royal Himalayan 400 has a price tag of Rs 2.35 lakh on-road Mumbai, whereas the XPulse 200 is almost a lakh cheaper at Rs 1.37 lakh on-road Mumbai. Royal Enfield Himalayan bs6 top speed is 145 km / h and seat height is 800 mm. The vibrations are now nominal. It feels natural. With travels of 200 mm at the front and 180 mm at the rear, these shocks are absolutely phenomenal. The five-speed gearbox on both the bikes works decently. The Himalayan’s BS6 heart feels very much refined. The seat on the XPulse 200 is new but still is not up to the mark for long distance riding. The bike still requires a fair chunk of steering effort into the bars, but once you understand this, it tips on readily and holds its line with conviction. Shell out a little more cash, say Rs 1.89 lakh, and you can get yourself this Gravel Grey scheme you see here, or even the Sleet Grey option with its fantastic urban camo paintjob. However, the XPulse 200 is most comfortable at 90kmph. And in case, you get stuck in between traffic, all you have to do is find a dirt road, that is usually found at the edge of the road and just create your own route. To freshen things up a little, RE has thrown in some new paint schemes. Hence, it is easier to live with this bike in many ways. It was obviously time for me to have some fun. 2020 Jaguar XE Review: I Drove A Jaguar XE P250 SE For Half A Thousand Kilometres. The same would cost you around INR 2.32 lakh on road. But these aren’t the sort of things that’ll be deal breakers on a 500km day of riding -- something the Himalayan turns into an effortless and comfortable affair. The Himalayan also can do all the things that I have mentioned above, but due to its weight, you need more confidence and courage. You really need to be careful with the fuel levels. Thanks to the RVMs that do not vibrate, I could do the highway runs the way they are meant to be.