Royal Enfield has launched a new variant of the Himalayan in India, called the Himalayan Mana Black Edition. It comes in at Rs 3.37 lakh ex showroom and brings a darker, more rugged flavour to the adventure motorcycle. The company says the inspiration comes from Mana Pass near the India China border, a region known for its unforgiving landscape and thin air at more than 5,600 meters above sea level. The idea is to capture that raw, high altitude character through the bike’s design and equipment.
Stealth Design with Ready to Ride Accessories
The Mana Black Edition immediately stands out because of its all black theme. The bike gets a matte black finish across its panels and most metal parts, giving it a stealthy, expedition ready look. Royal Enfield has also packed the motorcycle with factory fitted accessories so riders can take it off road straight from the showroom.
The package includes black Rally hand guards, a dedicated dual Rally seat, and a raised Rally mudguard for better clearance on rocky trails. Royal Enfield has also fitted wire spoked tubeless wheels, which are especially useful for adventure riders who prefer the safety and repair friendly nature of tubeless tyres while riding on broken terrain.
Sherpa 450 Engine and Performance
There are no changes under the hood and the Mana Black Edition continues to use Royal Enfield’s Sherpa 450 engine. This is a 451.65 cc liquid cooled single cylinder unit that delivers 39.5 PS and 40 Nm. The engine uses electronic fuel injection and ride by wire and is paired with a six speed gearbox along with an assist and slipper clutch. The tuning remains focused on mid range power, which is important while tackling steep climbs and twisty mountain roads.
Chassis Setup, Suspension and Features
The chassis is the same steel twin spar tubular frame used on the standard Himalayan. It is supported by 43 mm upside down forks at the front and a linkage type monoshock at the rear. Ground clearance remains a generous 230 mm and the seat height stands at 860 mm.
On the features side, the bike gets a four inch round TFT display with built in Google Maps navigation. Riders can check media controls, switch between ride modes, and charge devices using the USB Type C port mounted on the bike.
What’s Coming Next
Royal Enfield has a packed roadmap lined up for the Indian market. Multiple new models are scheduled for launch, including the Classic 650 125th Year Anniversary Edition which is expected to debut soon. For those following broader automotive news, updates on upcoming SUVs like the new Tata Sierra are also generating buzz ahead of next year.
