Royal Enfield has unveiled the latest iteration of the Himalayan – the Himalayan 450 during its annual Motoverse festival in Goa. It comes with an introductory starting price of Rs. 2.69 lakh (Ex-showroom). This revamped model is a departure from its predecessor, the Himalayan 411, featuring a ground-up redesign.
Representing a significant leap forward for the Chennai-based motorcycle manufacturer, the new Himalayan boasts comprehensive updates across design, mechanics, hardware, technology, and more. Compared to the previous Himalayan 411 priced between Rs 2.15 lakh to Rs 2.30 lakh, this new model commands a higher price, approximately Rs 54,000 more, contingent upon the selected color and variant. In the market, it squares off against competitors like the Yezdi Adventure, KTM 390 Adventure, and BMW’s G 310 GS.
Himalayan 450: Variants, Colours & Prices
It has a total of three variants: Base, Pass, and Summit. The Base variant comes in Kaza Brown, while the Pass variant offers Slate Himalayan Salt and Slate Poppy Blue. The top-tier Summit variant presents a choice between Hanle Black and Kamet White.
The new Himalayan 450 demands Rs. 2.69 lakh for the Base variant. The Slate model is offered at Rs 2.74 lakh whereas the Summit variant costs Rs 2.79 lakh. On the other hand, the top-spec Hanle Black variant is priced at Rs 2.89 lakh. All the above-mentioned prices are introductory (ex-showroom) and will remain valid till 31 December 2023.
Himalayan 450: New Sherpa 450 Engine
At the heart of this all-new Himalayan lies Royal Enfield’s maiden liquid-cooled engine, dubbed the ‘Sherpa 450’. This 452cc single-cylinder powerplant delivers 40PS at 8,000rpm and 40Nm at 5,500rpm, with 33Nm of torque accessible from the 2,500rpm mark. The innovative engine features a four-valve head, DOHC setup, and pairs with a 6-speed gearbox equipped with a slip and assist clutch. Despite incorporating new technologies and liquid cooling, the engine sheds about 10 kg compared to the older LS 411 motor, incorporating elements like a semi-dry sump and DLC coating.
A Huge Leap Forward: New Chassis, Suspension
The new Himalayan adopts an entirely fresh steel twin-spar frame leveraging the engine as a stressed member, coupled with a twin-sided swingarm. Its suspension, sourced from Showa, comprises a 43mm upside-down fork and a mono-shock, both boasting 200mm of wheel travel. Braking duties are entrusted to a 320mm front disc with a double-piston caliper and a 270mm rear disc featuring a single-piston caliper, equipped with switchable dual-channel ABS.
Crafted exclusively for this bike, the Himalayan 450 features all-new tires, mounted on wire-spoked wheels sporting a 90/90 R21 front and a 140/80 R17 Ceat Gripp Rad Steel RE rear setup. It sports a ground clearance of 230mm, a kerb weight of 196kg, and a 17-liter fuel tank. It offers a standard seat height of 825mm, extendable to 845mm, while a low seat option reduces it to 805mm.
Himalayan 450: New Features & Tech
The features includes a brand-new circular 4-inch TFT instrument console integrated with full-fledged Google Maps, music control, and phone functions. Bluetooth connectivity enables pairing with smartphones to display maps data and manage music playback through a joystick on the left. Additionally, the new Himalayan introduces LED lighting, a C-type USB charging port, ride-by-wire, and two riding modes: Eco and Performance. Royal Enfield also has many other plans for the Himalayan 450. Such as a diverse array of accessories under two categories – Adventure and Rally – tailored for the new Himalayan.