New Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 to Show Full-Screen Google Maps Inside Instrument Cluster

Royal Enfield recently teased the upcoming Himalayan through its social media channels. The motorcycle, which stood against the backdrop of the Himalayas, had a white paint scheme, identical to the original Himalayan 411 in the teaser. Although there is still time for the launch, the bike is constantly generating excitement with multiple testing images that show key elements. One of the pre-production units of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 was given to YouTuber Itchy Boots, who rode it in the Himalayas and provided a glimpse into one of the huge details of the bike.

According to the video, the bike appears to have a digital instrument cluster with an in-built GPS system. This feature allows riders to access Google Maps via digital instrument cluster without installing any additional equipment. These types of navigation systems are generally found only in premium vehicles. However, if this feature is included in the production model, the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 will be the most affordable bike in India with this capability.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 452: Engine and Other Key Highlights 

Mechanically, the new Himalayan motorcycle will be more powerful than the current model. It will be equipped with the company's new 451.65cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled motor and a 6-speed gearbox, with a maximum power output of 39.57bhp at 8,000rpm. The torque figures are not yet confirmed, but expected to be in the range of 40-45Nm.

In terms of dimensions, the bike is 2,245mm in length, 852mm in width (without handguards), and 1,315mm in height (without the flyscreen), respectively, which makes it longer, broader, and taller than the existing 411 version.

The redesigned Himalayan has a larger fuel tank, a high-set LED headlamp, a beak fender, and a compact tail section with a split-style seat configuration. The Himalayan logo is visible on the front mudguard, and Himalayan graphics are on the fuel tank, side panel, and rear fender. The manufacturer will offer various paint schemes, including a new Kamet White colour option. 

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 452: Price and Rivals

The new Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 is scheduled to make its entry in India on November 7 with an expected price tag of Rs 2.7 lakh (ex-showroom). After the market introduction, the bike will face competition from the BMW G 310 GS, the KTM 390 Adventure, and several other models. 

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