Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 launched at Rs 2.69 lakh

The Himalayan 450 competes with the KTM 390 Adventure, BMW G 310 GS and the Yezdi Adventure.

Royal Enfield has announced the launch of the Himalayan 450 at Motoverse 2023 in Goa. The new ADV is available in four variants, with prices starting at Rs 2.69 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Himalayan 450 replaces the Himalayan 411 in Royal Enfield’s line-up. It is based on a twin-spar tubular frame designed to handle rough terrain. The bike is equipped with an LED headlamp and a 4-inch digital instrument console offering Bluetooth connectivity and a Ride-by-Wire system.

The Himalayan 450 is powered by a 452cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 39.5 BHP @ 8,000 rpm and 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slip-and-assist clutch. There are two riding modes – Eco and Performance.

The ADV comes with a 43 mm upside-down front fork with 200 mm travel and an adjustable monoshock at the rear, also offering 200 mm of travel. The brake setup comprises of a single 320 mm disc at the front and a 270 mm disc at the rear, supported by switchable ABS. The bike rides on 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels shod with dual-purpose tyres. 

The Himalayan 450 competes with the KTM 390 Adventure, BMW G 310 GS and the Yezdi Adventure.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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