# Rugged Touring Motorcycles The 2018 Royal Enfield Himalaya Has Finally Reached American Shores By Justin Lam | Published 2018-03-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2018-royal-enfield-himalaya References: [rideapart](https://rideapart.com/articles/2018-royal-enfield-himalaya-adv) & [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/motorcycles/2018-royal-enfield-himalayan/) After finding immense success overseas, the 2018 [Royal Enfield Himalaya](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-enfield-guerrilla-450) is finally ready to come over to American shores. Set to launch in April 2018, the two-wheeler is a simple, but engrossing motorcycle, that is a supposed to bring back pure motorcycling. The versatile bike is sure to appeal to both experienced and new riders, and has a particular focus for [on/off-road use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-offroad-vehicle). Royal Enfield hopes that this move to America will find success as they are the only motorcycle company focused on the middleweight segment. The 2018 Royal Enfield Himalaya is a rugged 411cc bike that comes equipped with a five-speed gearbox and 24.5 BHP engine. These internal components give the bike 24.5 horsepower and 23.6 pounds of torque. The four-gallon tank boats a 250-mile range, with a claimed 60-plus miles-per-gallon. The motorcycle also features incredibly ergonomic design that lends the bike well to [long touring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-and-atlas-gt). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rugged Touring Motorcycles:** The 2018 Royal Enfield Himalaya is a rugged and versatile motorcycle that brings back pure motorcycling. - **On/off-road Use:** The focus on on/off-road use of the 2018 Royal Enfield Himalaya appeals to riders looking for versatile motorcycles. - **Middleweight Segment:** Royal Enfield's focus on the middleweight segment presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the motorcycle market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** The launch of the 2018 Royal Enfield Himalaya in America opens opportunities in the motorcycle manufacturing industry. - **Tourism and Travel:** The rugged and ergonomic design of the 2018 Royal Enfield Himalaya can disrupt the tourism and travel industry by offering unique touring experiences. - **Automotive Accessories:** The popularity of the 2018 Royal Enfield Himalaya may lead to an increase in demand for automotive accessories related to touring motorcycles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sporty Midrange Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-enfield-guerrilla-450.md) - [Adventurous Comfort-Focused Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-norden-901-expedition.md) - [Retro All-Terrain Motorcycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-honda-xl750-transalp.md) - [Neo-Retro Style Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-norden-901.md) - [Black-Chrome Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/120th-anniversary-limited-edition-twins.md) - [Electric Cruiser Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elektrik01.md) - [Aggressive Adventurer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triumph-tiger-900-adventure-motorcycle.md) - [Desert-Ready Dirt Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desertx.md) - [Accessible Trail-Ready Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ajs-imber-125.md)