Royal enfield himalayan 450

Content and Features Writer who combines a passion for motoring, a flair for writing that has been branded ‘very you’, and having opinions that can’t be kept to oneself, into a career. A veritable motorsport nerd, happily working nearly every weekend of the year as a result, time off is spent either playing squash or trying to visit each country in world at least once. Royal Enfield has offered a first official glimpse of the incoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 as it undergoes rigorous testing ahead of its anticipated launch later this year. Coming hot on the heels of the new Royal Enfield Hunter - the third model to spin off from the 350 platform that already underpins the Meteor and Classic - the Indian firm is now turning its attention back to the Himalayan line with the ‘450’. Though Royal Enfield itself has given precious little information away about the new model, it is widely expected to be a more capable and honed off-roader compared with the original ADV model with which it shares its lineage. In the meantime though, Royal Enfield CEO, Sid Lal, has shared a short video on Instagram showing a motorcycle similar to the Himalayan splashing through mud. However, a closer look reveals a different headlight arrangement and a beaked nose, enough to suggest that even with the natural camouflage the ‘450’ will be a very different proposition to its namesake. Indeed, the decision to introduce the ‘450’ comes on the back of the Himalayan becoming a surprise success story f...

Royal Enfield's upcoming Himalayan 450 adventure bike has been spotted undisguised, showcasing its design distinctly. With a 450cc engine, promising looks, and a large fuel tank, plus long-travel USD front forks, disc brakes, and an expected price of around Rs. 2.70 lakh. The Himalayan 450 surely looks poised to rival ADVs from the likes of KTM, BMW, and Yezdi. Stylings NoticedThe latest spy shots of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 showcase the motorcycle without any camouflage, indicating it is ready for production. Although, the side panels were absent. Inspite of that, some of the notable design cues on the Himalayan 450 include that round LED headlight with a transparent visor, a sizeable front fuel tank, and a split seat configuration. Previous images revealed additional accessories like hard case panniers, a top box, and a headlight grill, suggesting that the Himalayan 450 will be available with several accessories as well. Expected Engine Specs and InstrumentationThe new Himalayan variant will be powered by a 450cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. Anticipated performance figures include 40bhp of power and 45Nm of torque, coupled with a six-speed gearbox. The motorcycle will feature a single pod instrument console with various readouts, including a tachometer, speedometer, gear position indicator, trip meter, and fuel level display. Suspension and BrakingAs is with all ADVs, the Himalayan 450 will also boast of long-travel USD front forks and a monoshock at th...

The new images hint that the Himalayan 450 looks ready for production and also reveal most of the new bike’s design cues. It shows a round LED headlight topped with a transparent visor, a large fuel tank protruding outwards at the front, as well as a split seat. In one of our previous stories, we covered the Royal Enfield will power the Owing to its ADV nature, the Himalayan 450 will ride on long-travel USD front forks and a monoshock, while the braking hardware will include a front and rear disc with ABS. Royal Enfield will equip it with spoke wheels wrapped in block pattern tyres. While Royal Enfield is yet to make an announcement, we expect the Himalayan 450 to debut very soon and demand an asking price of around Rs. 2.70 lakh (ex-showroom). Bikes like the

The test mule is seen with aluminum side panniers and a top box, much like the current line of luggage options for the current generation The test mule was also seen with auxiliary lights with mounting close to the radiator. Having the option to get lights from the factory itself could be an effective way around losing warranty over such accessories if fitted from the aftermarket. Recently, we were given a sneak peek at this upcoming ADV's console, which is a huge circular TFT device. Check this story if you want to In terms of performance, it has an all-new 450cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that appears powerful and brawny. It should produce around 43PS and 37Nm, putting the KTM 390 Adventure right in its crosshairs. This next-gen Himalayan is also nearing the end of testing and is scheduled to debut soon. The sticker price is expected to be around Rs 2.80 lakh.