A new Scram 440 was unveiled at Motoverse 2024, Royal Enfield’s largest annual motorcycle gathering held in Goa, India. According to reports from the event, the Scram 440 is the updated version of the current Scram 411, offering  a modest boost in power along with an updated transmission and other upgrades fans of the original Himalayan platform are sure to be excited about.

Starting with the engine, the notoriously underpowered 411cc single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine has now been punched out to 443cc. This has resulted in a small bump in power from 24.3 HP @ 6500 rpm to 25.4 HP @ 6250 rpm and a torque increase from 23.6 ft-lbs (32Nm) @ 4250 rpm to 25.1 ft-lbs (34 Nm) @ 4000 rpm. A modest improvement but we can see the increase occurs lower in the RPM range for more usable power. Refinements have also been made to the SOHC valvetrain in an effort to reduce noise.

While the power gains may seem underwhelming, what’s probably more significant is what they did to the transmission. The Scram 440 gets improved versatility with the addition of a 6th gear and a lighter clutch pull. One of the biggest gripes about the 411 Scram, and 411 Himalayan for that matter, has been a lack of power on the highway, especially with a small headwind or steep grade. Previously, you’d need to wait for 5th gear to bog down and then shift down to 4th where it would send the revs near the limit at 60mph. With both the bump in low-end power and the shorter jump from 6th to 5th, we’d expect the new Scram 440 will travel much more comfortably at higher speeds.

As for the chassis, it’s still the same steel frame with non-adjustable suspension sporting 7.5 inches of travel up front and 7.1 inches in the rear, riding on a 19″ front and 17″ rear spoked tube-type wheels. However, there’s been some strengthening of the frame to allow it to accommodate heavier loads and a top box, and now there’s an option to get the bike with cast alloy tubeless wheels.

Stopping power is another area that always left riders wanting more and now the Scram gets improved braking performance thanks to larger pistons in the front caliper. The dual-channel ABS system is also now switchable, allowing the rider to deactivate ABS on the rear wheel off-road—a feature only available on the Himalayan previously.

Visually, not much has changed with the model but there are a few new color schemes. The Scram 440 is expected to be released in India starting January of 2025. Still no word on when, or even if, the new Scram will make it to US shores, but we typically see Royal Enfield release new models in North America with a year delay. 

We’re happy to see Royal Enfield is still developing the platform the original Himalayan was based on, continuing to improve its versatility. While the new water-cooled 452cc Himalayan is a completely modern machine with a much different vibe, the old air/oil-cooled powerplant had a lot of character and the bike had a cool retro look. The Scram is pretty much the same machine with a ½ inch less front suspension travel, 19” front wheel instead of a 21” and minor bodywork differences. For all the fans of the old Himalayan who felt Royal Enfield went too far with the 2024 revamp, the original platform continues to live on in the form of the Scram. 

We’ll share more about the new Scam 440 once we receive full details and specs. You can also register with the Royal Enfield website to keep updated with the latest information on the new model.