Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 India Launch Tomorrow: Here's What We Know So Far

Royal Enfield is set to unveil the Himalayan 450, which will rival the KTM 390 Adventure, in our market on November 7, 2023. Before the price announcement, the technical specifications have been fully disclosed. The new bike marks a significant upgrade over its predecessor, featuring advanced technology and impressive power specifications. The redesigned model features upgrades such as a new fuel tank, circular LED headlamp with turn indicators, shorter windshield, new grab handles, and a chunky exhaust pipe. The three variants – Base, Pass, and Summit – offer distinct choices. The entry-level Himalayan comes in Kaza Brown, the Pass variant in Slate Himalayan Salt and Slate Poppy Blue, and the top-spec Summit in Hanle Black and Kamet White.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Features

The Himalayan 450 features a TFT instrument console with navigation, an upside-down fork with a fork cover, switchable ABS, ride-by-wire, integrated taillight with turn indicators, all-LED lighting, and 3 riding modes.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Engine, Output

The biggest talking point of this bike, however, is its 'Sherpa 450' engine, which is Royal Enfield's first modern single-cylinder liquid-cooled unit, which is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and slip-and-assist clutch. This engine makes 40bhp at 8,000rpm and 40Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm – about 15 – 16bhp and 8Nm more than the outgoing version.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Cycle Parts

The powerful engine comes nestled in a twin-spar tubular frame, which is suspended with the help of a 43mm upside-down fork at the front and a preload-adjustable offset mono-shock at the rear – both ends get 200mm of wheel travel. The braking hardware on the new Himalayan consists of a 320mm disc at the front and a 270mm disc at the rear, supported by dual-channel ABS as standard.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Size/Dimensions

In terms of dimensions, the Himalayan 450 has a 1,510mm-long wheelbase and 230mm of ground clearance. The length, width, and height stand at 2,245mm, 852mm (without handguards), and 1,316mm (without the flyscreen), respectively, making it longer, wider, and taller than the existing 411.

The bike features a 17-litre fuel tank and tips the scales at 196kgs, making it 3kgs lighter than the current Himalayan 411. The seat height of 825mm is standard on the latest iteration, which can be lowered to 805mm or increased to 845mm.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Expected Price

While the prices of the bike have not been announced yet, we expect the Royal Enfield Himalayan to carry a price tag of Rs 2.6 – 2.8 lakh (ex-showroom).