Royal Enfield introduced the Himalayan 450 during the Motoverse 2023 event in Goa. Replacing the Himalayan 411, this adventure motorcycle comes in four variants with a starting price of Rs 2.69 lakh (ex-showroom). Built on a twin-spar tubular frame designed for rough terrains, the Himalayan 450 features an LED headlamp and a 4-inch digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity and a Ride-by-Wire system.
Powering the Himalayan 450 is a 452cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that delivers 39.5 BHP @ 8,000 rpm and 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox through a slip-and-assist clutch. It offers two riding modes – Eco and Performance.
For handling diverse terrains, the adventure bike boasts a 43 mm upside-down front fork with 200 mm travel and an adjustable mono-shock at the rear with 200 mm travel as well. The braking setup includes a single 320 mm disc at the front and a 270 mm disc at the rear, supported by switchable ABS. The Himalayan 450 rides on 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels fitted with dual-purpose tires.
Competing with models like the KTM 390 Adventure, BMW G 310 GS, and the Yezdi Adventure, the Himalayan 450 comes in four variants with the following ex-showroom prices:
Base (Kaza Brown) – Rs 2.69 lakh
Pass (Slate Himalayan Salt, Slate Poppy Blue) – Rs 2.74 lakh
Summit (Kamet White) – Rs 2.79 lakh
Summit (Hanle Black) – Rs 2.84 lakh
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