EICMA 2026 Recap: Himalayan 750 and the Bikes Indian Riders Should Know
EICMA 2026, the 83rd Milan motorcycle show, ran at Fiera Milano Rho from 3 to 8 November, with public days from 5 to 8 November. For Indian riders the headline was the Royal Enfield Himalayan 750: a 743cc parallel twin with 55 PS, 63 Nm and cruise control. Here is everything from Milan that matters for riders in India.
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EICMA 2026 | Quick facts |
|---|---|
Dates | 3 to 8 November 2026 |
Venue | Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, Italy |
Size | 754 exhibitors and 2,120 brands from 52 countries |
Biggest news for India | Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 |
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750: the specs
Royal Enfield revealed the Himalayan 750 on 3 November. Here is what it confirmed:
Spec | Himalayan 750 |
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Engine | 743cc air/oil-cooled parallel twin, 6-speed, assist and slipper clutch |
Power | 55 PS at 7,000 rpm |
Torque | 63 Nm at 5,000 rpm, about 90% of it from 3,500 rpm |
Suspension | 43mm Showa USD fork (190mm travel), Showa monoshock (175mm), fully adjustable |
Wheels and brakes | 19-inch front, 17-inch rear, cast or spoked; twin 280mm front discs |
Electronics | 4-inch round TFT, five ride modes, cruise control, lean-sensitive traction control, cornering ABS, TPMS |
Weight and height | 224 kg kerb, 815mm seat, 205mm ground clearance |
In Europe, bookings opened on 3 November from €7,390 in Italy (£6,999 in the UK) for the cast-wheel version, rising to €9,290 for the flagship with GIVI luggage. Royal Enfield has not announced India pricing yet. Reports expect the India debut at Motoverse in Goa, 27 to 29 November.
A rider’s take
This is a touring adventure bike first. At 224 kg it is 30 kg heavier than the Himalayan 450, and you will feel that on broken trails and tight hairpins. On long expressway days to the mountains, the twin, cruise control and adjustable suspension should make the big distances easier. If most of your riding is Delhi to Spiti or Pune to Goa with a pillion and luggage, this is the Himalayan to wait for.
More from Royal Enfield
Continental GT 750: a faired and an unfaired version, which Royal Enfield calls its highest-performance production motorcycle. An India showing at Motoverse is expected.
Flying Flea S6: the electric scrambler, with a global launch planned for summer 2027.
Shotgun 650 Son of a Gun: built with Deus Ex Machina, 100 units worldwide, due in 2027.
Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson
Hero Xpulse 450: a 421cc liquid-cooled single with 46 bhp at 9,100 rpm and 38 Nm at 7,500 rpm, a 43mm KYB USD fork with 225mm travel, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Hero has not confirmed India pricing or a launch date.
Harley-Davidson X350T: a 350cc air/oil-cooled motorcycle built with Hero, mainly for India. Power and price are not out yet.
Harley-Davidson Sprint 440: a 440cc single with 27 hp and 38 Nm, on the X440 platform.
Norton 450 from TVS
TVS-owned Norton showed a 454cc liquid-cooled single with about 46 bhp and 45 Nm, a quickshifter, an 8-inch TFT touchscreen, cruise control and heated grips. It is set to be built at TVS’s Hosur plant for Europe and the Americas, with India sales expected in 2027. The final name is not confirmed yet.
Global bikes worth watching
Honda Africa Twin CRF1150L: 1,131cc, 119 bhp, global sales in 2027.
Ducati DesertX Rally V2: 890cc V2, 110 bhp, global sales in 2027.
Suzuki SV-7S: 645cc V-twin, on sale from spring 2027.
None of these has an India date yet.
Why this matters for Indian riders
Three of the most talked-about middleweights in Milan, the Himalayan 750, the Xpulse 450 and the Norton 450, are from Indian companies or built in India. More riders are moving up to 400 to 750cc touring bikes, and that means longer rides and more group touring. If a new bike is on your list, plan its first long ride with your group: build the route on a Ride card in the Asteride app and keep everyone on one live map with PackTrack.
FAQs
When will the Himalayan 750 launch in India?
Royal Enfield has not announced an India date. Reports expect it to be shown at Motoverse in Goa, 27 to 29 November 2026, with the launch and price to follow.
How powerful is the Royal Enfield Himalayan 750?
Its 743cc parallel twin makes 55 PS at 7,000 rpm and 63 Nm at 5,000 rpm, with about 90% of the torque available from 3,500 rpm.
What is the price of the Himalayan 750?
In Europe it starts at €7,390 in Italy and £6,999 in the UK. India pricing has not been announced.
Is the Himalayan 750 heavier than the Himalayan 450?
Yes. It weighs 224 kg kerb, about 30 kg more than the Himalayan 450.
When was EICMA 2026?
EICMA 2026 ran from 3 to 8 November 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho, Milan. The first two days were for press and trade, and the public days were 5 to 8 November.
Sources: Royal Enfield, Hero MotoCorp and Norton announcements as reported by Autocar Professional, ZigWheels, BikeAdvice and CarHP; EICMA visitor guide via Il Sole 24 Ore. Information as of 9 November 2026.
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