Key Highlights
- The new Royal Enfield Himalayan has been launched in India at an introductory starting price of Rs 2.69 lakh.
- The motorbike is available in 4 colour variants.
- Underpinning the Himalayan 450 is a brand-new frame.
The new Royal Enfield Himalayan has been announced in India. Prices for the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 start at Rs 2.69 lakh and go up to Rs 2.84 lakh. It should be mentioned that these are introductory prices that are valid till December 31. The motorbike is offered in four colour options, with each colour variant priced differently. The new Himalayan 450 is Rs 54,000 pricier than the Himalayan 411 it replaces in RE’s catalogue.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: What’s on offer?
The new Royal Enfield Himalayan is a landmark product for the motorbike manufacturer. Royal Enfield has designed a completely new platform for the motorbike, which will also feature in its future offerings. This is a new twin-spar frame from RE. Talking about the suspension, the 2024 Himalayan gets a 43mm USD fork at the front and a pre-load adjustable mono-shock unit at the rear. It clears the ground at 230mm with a seat height of 825mm.
Powering the new Royal Enfield Himalayan is a 452cc single-cylinder engine that produces a maximum power output of 40hp and 40Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and a slip-assist clutch. It is 10kg lighter than the engine on the Himalayan 411. Royal Enfield calls this engine the Sherpa 450. Royal Enfield has retained the wheel size (21-inch for the front and 17-inch for the rear) but it gets a new design on the Himalayan 450. The front wheel gets a 320mm disc while the rear wheel gets a 270mm unit. Dual-channel ABS is offered as a standard feature across all variants of the motorbike.
Talking about the features, the new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 gets a fully digital centre console. This console has been designed by Royal Enfield. It gets Google Maps support for turn-by-turn navigation. Other features like Bluetooth connectivity, call and text notifications, adjustable seating, and LED lighting are also present on the motorbike.
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Conclusion
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in three colour variants – Kaza Brown, Pass, Kamet White, and Hanle Black. These variants cost Rs 2.69 lakh, Rs 2.74 lakh, Rs 2.79 lakh, and Rs 2.84 lakh respectively. Deliveries for the motorbike will start rolling out from next week. Royal Enfield may also launch a tubeless tyre variant for the motorbike next year. In India, the Royal Enfield Himalayan rivals the likes of the Triumph Scrambler 400 X, Yezdi Adventure, and KTM 390 Adventure.
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