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Recently, I’ve read stories that Royal Enfield has actually paused taking orders for the Himalayan 440 because they have already booked six months’ worth of production. If you’ve not heard already, in India, Royal Enfield has updated the original Himalayan 411 to the new “440” while also offering the liquid cooled 450. The Himalayan 440 features a slightly larger engine, bumping displacement to 440cc. It also gets a six-speed gearbox and other updates while retaining much of the original motorcycle’s basic design and character. Rather than being an entirely new motorcycle, the 440 builds on what made the original Himalayan appealing to riders in the first place. Right now, Royal Enfield is not offering the Himalayan 411 or the 440 in the United States, but would it be a good move for Royal Enfield to bring the 440 here and park it next to the 450? Continue reading →