Guide Himalayan 411: specs, faults & fixes
Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 (2016–2023, LS410 air/oil-cooled single). The 2021-on BS6/Euro 5 bikes have small electrical changes.
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Key specs & servicing
| Engine | 411cc single, SOHC, air/oil-cooled, fuel injected, 5-speed [RE manual] |
|---|---|
| Power / torque | 24.5 bhp @ 6,500 rpm / 32 Nm [RE manual] |
| Tyres | 90/90-21 front, 120/90-17 rear [wiki]. Check the sidewall of your own tyres. |
| Tyre pressures (cold) | Solo: 25 psi front / 32 psi rear. With pillion: 27 / 34 psi [RE manual (EU)] |
| Engine oil | SAE 15W-50, API SL, JASO MA2 semi-synthetic [RE manual] |
| Oil capacity | 2.0 L at an oil-and-filter change (2.3 L is the first fill only). Later manuals quote 1.6–1.8 L, so fill to MAX on the sight glass [RE manual, RE manual (EU)] |
| Spark plug | Bosch UR5CC, gap 0.7–0.8 mm [RE manual (EU)] |
| Chain | 5/8" chain, 110 links. Free play 20–30 mm on the top run; clean, lube and check every 1,000 km [RE manual] |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 (some manuals: DOT 3 or 4) [RE manual] |
| Fork oil | 455 ml per leg [RE manual (EU)]. Grade differs between manuals: check your handbook |
| Service interval | First service 500 km, then every 5,000 km or 6 months; oil replaced every 10,000 km and checked at 5,000 km (check the level every 1,000 km) [RE manual, RE manual] |
| Torque figures | Axle, sump plug and other torque figures are in the workshop manual, not the owner's handbook. We haven't found an official figure we can quote, so check your handbook or ask your dealer. |
Common faults & fixes
Won't start / fuel pump doesn't prime (BS6)
Usually a relay or dirty connector under the seat. Listen for the relay click, clean the contacts, swap the fuel-pump and side-stand relays to test, and replace the faulty one. [forum]
Stalls when you click into gear
Often the side-stand switch or its connector. Check the switch and wiring (and the side-stand relay) before anything bigger. [ADVrider]
Rusty spokes and fasteners
Riders often mention this on bikes used through UK winters. Rinse off road salt, dry it, and use a light protective spray. Check spoke tension regularly.
Rider reports, not official. If in doubt, see your dealer.
Handy kit
Paddock stand, torque wrench and chain lube make most of these jobs easy. Look for used ones first on Himmy Swap, or buy new: SportsBikeShop · Amazon. Affiliate links: we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Manuals: free official Royal Enfield manuals. Fitment: what fits what between models.
Sources
- Crew Chief wiki: Himalayan maintenance specs
- Himalayan & Scram Forum: BS6 relays, problems & solutions
- Royal Enfield Himalayan Euro IV owner's manual (RE Lithuania)
- ADVrider: Himalayan 411 stalling when engaging gear
- Royal Enfield Scram 411 owner's manual (official PDF)
- Royal Enfield Himalayan owner's manual (official PDF)
Always check your own handbook. Specs change between years and markets. Last checked 16 October 2026.