It is written Royal Enfield and reads lightness and driveability

Spartan line, lightness and driveability. If you do not want to do without the bike even for the complicated streets of Rome, Royal Enfield has found the solution for you: Himalayan 400. The single-cylinder produced by the glorious Indian brand fits perfectly into the uneven Capitoline road surface, full of pitfalls and of risks, but which is easily tamed by the 21 'front and 17' rear wheels, together with the good travel of the suspension (very soft), which adapt to the imperfect asphalt of the city.

Thanks also to the low price, the Himalayan is a good alternative to the scooter, obviously without the same load capacity (there is a wide availability of bags and after market solutions), but if you are not in a hurry it is able to take you anywhere with the right comfort. driving. Fair coverage from the air for short fast stretches such as the ring road or the Grande Raccordo Anulare.

The engine is not powerful (24.5 horsepower, at 6,500 rpm) but nevertheless has good torque (32 Nm at just 4,000 rpm), which makes the uphill routes that characterize some districts of the capital easier. Braking can be improved, with non-disengageable dual-channel ABS (300 mm disc at the front and 240 at the rear) which is not very aggressive for city use where a quicker response would be required given daily traffic.

The Pirelli MT60 knobby tires are excellent, measuring 90/90 and 120/90 respectively, a fair compromise between on and off-road: the cobblestones of the Historic Center will not be a problem. The Himalayan is also perfect for a short trip out of town (not on the highway) where you can have fun on some dirt track. And in the province of Rome there is no shortage of opportunities and pleasant routes. Come and try it at Motostar 2000, Royal Enfield official dealer.