1 / 10EICMA 2023 Unveiling: EICMA 2023 witnesses the official unveiling of Royal Enfield’s much-anticipated adventure bike, the Himalayan 450. The second-generation model, set to launch in India on 24th November at Motoverse in Goa, boasts a new platform, powertrain, electronics, and more. (Image: Royalenfield.com)
2 / 10Electric Concept Reveal: Alongside the Himalayan 450, Royal Enfield also introduced the Himalayan Electric Concept at EICMA 2023. Although the specs remain undisclosed, the concept was showcased being ridden both off-road and on the tarmac, hinting at the design of the production model. (Image: Youtube/screengrab)
3 / 10Electric Concept Design: The Electric Himalayan concept, borrowing heavily from the new Himalayan 450, features sleek styling. It sports a circular, full-LED headlamp, a large windscreen, a unique tank flowing into a single-piece seat, and houses a compact electric motor. It’s fitted with chunky upside-down forks at the front and an adjustable rear shock. (Image: Youtube/screengrab)
4 / 10Sherpa 450 Engine: The new Himalayan is powered by the ‘Sherpa 450’ engine. This 451.65cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, slightly larger than the outgoing 411cc unit, produces 40 BHP @ 8,000 rpm and 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm. It’s paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slip-and-assist clutch. (Image: Royalenfield.com)
5 / 10Fresh Look: While retaining the silhouette of its predecessor, the new Himalayan packs a fresh look. It features an LED headlamp borrowed from the Super Meteor 650, LED turn indicators, a larger 17-litre fuel tank, a minimalistic tail section, a brake lamp incorporated in the rear turn indicators, and a new handlebar and saddle. (Image: Royalenfield.com)
6 / 10Next-Gen ADV: The next-gen ADV is based on a new twin-spar frame, with an open-cartridge upside-down fork at the front and an adjustable mono-shock at the rear. It rides on wire-spoke wheels with 21-inch rims at the front and 17-inch rims at the rear, shod with tubed tyres from Ceat. The brake setup consists of a single 320 mm disc at the front and a 270 mm disc at the rear, supported by dual-channel ABS. (Image: Royalenfield.com)
7 / 10Variants and Features: The Himalayan 450 will be offered in three variants: Base, Pass, and Summit. It features a 4-inch circular colour TFT display with smartphone connectivity and integrated Google Maps navigation. The console offers Bluetooth connectivity and three riding modes: Eco, Performance with rear ABS, and Performance without rear ABS. It will be available in five colours. (Image: Royalenfield.com)
8 / 10International Launch: Bookings for the new Himalayan have started internationally, with sales beginning in spring 2024, followed by the American market. (Image: Royalenfield.com)
9 / 10Adventure and Rally Accessories: The new ADV will be offered with accessories to cater to touring and off-roading needs. Royal Enfield’s genuine accessories for the Himalayan 450 include a taller windscreen with a headlight grille, sturdier mirrors, a rally handlebar pad, radiator and engine guards. (Image: Royalenfield.com)
10 / 10Touring Ready: Designed for long-distance touring on tarmac or off-road, the Himalayan 450 can be equipped with a set of panniers and a top box. Riders can also opt for a rally seat and an upswept Arrow exhaust. (Image: Royalenfield.com)
