Himalayan 450 Rally Spotted Before its Launch at EICMA
We have now got a good look at the upcoming variant and its accessories
- A Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 was spotted with the Rally Kit at EICMA 2024
- This is the first time we are seeing the rally accessories on a Himalayan
- It has made a few interesting design changes to the bike
The Himalayan 450 Rally has been spotted for the first time, ahead of EICMA 2024 where we expect it to be officially unveiled. The rally kit features a combination of accessories which turn the Himalayan 450 into a rugged rally bike, changing its design.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 rally kit includes a new fly screen and a headlight grill at the front. It also gets wider handlebars, which are positioned higher than the one we have seen on the stock bike. Royal Enfield is also offering full-length knuckle guards and an aluminum brace, along with better protection in the form of a chunkier engine bash plate and a radiator guard.
The bike features a differently designed rear section, which is larger compared to what we have seen on the stock bike. The bike also gets a new single-piece rally seat, which increases the seat height from 825mm to 855mm.
Recently, some spy shots of the bike surfaced online, which revealed a different exhaust. The brand had announced that they would be offering a custom exhaust from Arrow as part of the rally kit. It wasn’t supposed to be launched in India, as per earlier reports.
In the new spy shots, we can see a new exhaust end can, though, this one seems to be an RE-branded unit. That said, we will have to wait and see if it affects the bike’s performance in any way.
Overall, the rally kit gives the Himalayan a really aggressive The accessories it offers seem to be really useful bits for hardcore off-roading enthusiasts. Other than the design changes due to the addition of the new rear section, the bike remains unchanged. It will be powered by the same 452cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder ‘Sherpa’ engine which outputs 40PS and 40Nm. On the standard Himalayan, the engine is linked to a 6-speed gearbox, with a slip-and-assist clutch.
We expect the Himalayan 450 Rally kit to be offered at a slightly higher premium than the Himalayan 450. Something around Rs 20,000 - 30,000 more than the regular Himalayan 450. The Himalayan 450 starts at Rs 2,85,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). Here’s a brief overview of the prices:
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Variant |
Standard Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
Price with tubeless spoke wheels (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
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Kaza Brown |
Rs 2,85,000 |
Rs 2,96,000 |
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Slate Himalayan Salt & Slate Poppy Blue |
Rs 2,89,000 |
Rs 3,00,001 |
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Kamet White |
Rs 2,93,000 |
Rs 3,04,000 |
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Hanle Black |
Rs 2,98,000 |
Rs 3,07,000 |
The Himalayan 450 goes up against other ADV bikes in the 300cc to 400cc segment such as the KTM 390 Adventure and the Yezdi Adventure. With EICMA 2024 on the horizon, the Himalayan will have a new rival, the upcoming 2025 KTM Adventure 390.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 User Reviews
- This is better option for BIG GUYS.I chose this because i love going to mountains and travelling through dirt trails and since i wanted to travel across Himalayas the first option that came my mind was Himalayan 450 because my cousin had Himalayan 411 back then and he loved the experience so i thought same beast with extra power would be a great choice. Honestly everything is good and perfect as i had imagined, The comfort is good the abs is great suspension, perfect and the 17L fuel tank is absolutely perfect, I never feel the necessity to carry extra fuel with me. Yes, i would really recommend this bike to someone who is interested in travelling or doing long rides like ladakh, Warwan you can go to any offroad batch or destination in this bike and also this bike performs well on highway too.Read More2
- Himalayan 450ccI'm truly into adventurous and among tourer bike. I have like very few options and this one is far better among all bikes and it is very big good power and torque, good cc and it looks good on roads. Ride has been really good smooth, engine is great, suspension and stable highways, a bit heavy in city traffic, tough but on highways its so smooth and riding been fun on ghat roads too, like the rural area type. Yes, definitely its perfect for touring and weekend rides, if you mostly in the city it might feel too heavy, if you are tall there would be no problem for you but if you are short and basic, its not build for you.Read More2
- Royal Enfield as bought a amezing bikeAm 6.1 height so i need comfort, maintenance cost, features and style is so good, performance wise amazing and torque in 6th gear is next level. I bought this bike for a long drive and as well as city riding. Stress less ride, the variation in weight is due to the additional touring and safety features equipped on the top-end model. Here is a quick breakdown. Totally the bike is crazy i ride this bike continuously for 500km. For ADV lover one of the best bike. I would like to recommend this bike who has a passion in off-road they can buy with any second thoughts and style is so good performance wise amazing. But service is disappointed in some service station.Read More1
- After 17,000 kmI bought this bike in Delhi and drove 17000KM here are the few point that could help you : •Buy RSA •Add extended warranty •Add tubeless spoke wheel •Go gym or strengthen yourself •Always make sure to check your Disk brake pads it cost more then your bike service. What you will enjoy: •People always look you for you bike presence •Ask fuel efficiency •Full controlling in Handeling •Best and best seatings posture •Mileage is not that bad •Service and parts easily available •Good re-sale •Best for off-road | Long driveRead More1 2
- 2 years review of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Purely because of Royal Enfield reliability Upgrading from a 2015 classic 350 to Himalayan 450 is a massive difference, Literally is built for no roads. Feels like a bigger bike compared to previous generations. Bigger tank unlocks better highway travels. Positive about the bike is the Ride has been the smoothest the engine is very responsive in a good way. It is aggressive when you need it to be the plush suspension lets you move on and off road freely without any issues. Can be easily managed in traffic. Really good on the highways excellent seat comfort for the rider and the pillion for city travel as well as long highway travelling. Can be used as a daily commuter bike in city Negative about the bike Should have had the option for cruise control and quick shifter for better riding experience. I will definitely recommend this bike to the person who can firstly handle such a tall and heavy bike With great power comes great responsibility so if it is going to the first ever bike i will recommend to start riding the bike in eco mode to first get a hang of power and throttle responseRead More6 2