If you are fond of adventure touring and Royal Enfield Himalayan has already been your favorite bike, its new Maanas Black Edition will definitely attract you. The brand introduced it during the Motoverse 2025 event that began in Goa and was under discussion with the launch. Its X-showroom price has been fixed at Rs 3.37 lakh. The special thing is that the design of this edition is inspired by the considered pass "counted in the world's most difficult and elevated paths. This is why its color and overall look gives a different adventure vibe at first glance.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Maanas Black is offered with a deep stealth black finish, giving it a bold and premium look. The engine, USD fork, wire-spoke rim, everything is in black finish, which become the hallmark of this edition. In addition, it features black rally hand guards, high-mount rally mudguards and rally-style rear profiles that make riding on Rough Rode even easier and fun. The seat is also tall and flat so that control on off-road paths is improved.
The edition features metal imitation guards and a new license plate holder with aluminum brace, making it significantly different and more adventure-ready than Standard Himalayan. There has also been a slight change in its weight. Its curb weight is 195 kg which is 1 kg lighter than the standard version, making off-road leadability slightly better.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan Maanas Black gets the same powerful 452cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine. This engine generates power of 40bhp and torque of 40Nm. The bike comes with a six-speed gearbox, which keeps cruising smooth on the highway and also makes gear shifting easier on the off-road.
This engine is tuned keeping in mind the real-riding needs of the Himalayan Series. Meaning that you get the benefit of Mid-Range Torque more than top-end speed, which matters especially on hills and bad roads. Power delivery is controlled and smooth, making it the perfect choice for both new and experienced riders.
The suspension settings of this special edition are also designed keeping in mind the adventure riding. Showa's 120mm travel telescopic USD fork is found in front, while twin shocks with 112mm travel are given at the back. This suspension setup is capable of easily handling pits, rocky roads and off-road trails. Ride Comfort is one of the biggest of this bike. Whether a long highway journey or a mountainous area, this bike gives a more stable and controlled feel on every ride.
The Himalayan Series Modern Tech Package is also present at Royal Enfield Himalayan Maanas Black. It gets a TFT instrument cluster that shows many features such as ride data, navigation and connectivity. In addition, it has switchable ABS, power modes and advanced feature sets. The switchable ABS helps a lot during off-road riding as it gives the freedom to slide the rear wheel. At the same time, power modes help to adjust it according to different riding conditions.
The EX-showroom price of Royal Enfield Himalayan Maanas Black is Rs 3.37 lakh. For adventure biking enthusiasts, this price seems reasonable given its features and the premium quality of the edition. Booking has now started and delivery is scheduled to begin soon. If you are looking for a unique, adventure-ready and premium edition of the Himalayan Series, Maanas Black gives you a completely different and attractive off-road personality.