Royal Enfield has a plan to launch a new product every quarter and they are working very aggressively on this plan. One of the new products that the brand might soon launch is the – Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. The bike is a further evolution of the currently available Himalayan 411. In this article, we will discuss what Royal Enfield will offer in the new Himalayan 450.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Design

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
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The new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has the familiar looks of the Himalayan 411 but the bike now uses an entirely new platform codenamed K1. The core adventure bike DNA is retained in the new Himalayan 450 as this bike comes across as a premium adventure bike. Features such as a round headlamp and rearview mirrors, matching frame construction, and raised front fender give this bike the adventure touring bike look. Spoke wheels with knobby tyres is another feature the new Himalayan 450 will share from the previous Himalayan 411. The use of a 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel setup will also be the same as the Himalayan 411. Upswept exhaust is another feature that resembles the Himalayan 411. The centrally placed footpegs, thick saddle, and pulled-back wide handlebars ensure a relaxed riding position with the Himalayan 450.

Features

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Things that make the Himalayan 450 different from the Himalayan 411 are – compact windscreen, trendier fuel tank, and single-piece seat. A new digital instrument cluster is expected to be offered in this bike. The exoskeleton and the rear rack will not be offered as standard equipment but could be offered as an accessory as per the rider’s requirements. The Himalayan 450 will use a trellis frame and will mostly be lighter than Himalayan 411. The bike will also have USD forks in front whereas the Himalayan 411 used to get conventional telescopic forks.  The front suspension travel and ground clearance could also be higher.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Engine

RE 350cc engine

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 will be powered by a 450cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces 40bhp. The torque figures of this bike are not yet revealed. The Himalayan 450 will focus on delivering better performance in the low and mid-range.

Price and Launch

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is expected to be priced around Rs 2.70 lakh (ex-showroom). This bike will be cheaper than the KTM 390 Adventure (around Rs 3.28 lakh) and BMW G310GS (around Rs 3 lakh). The Himalayan 450 is expected to be available for sale in the first quarter of 2023.

Source– BikeWale

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