Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Spied, Exhaust Seen For The First Time
The exhaust system is nothing like we’ve ever seen on a Royal Enfield
The exhaust system is nothing like we’ve ever seen on a Royal Enfield
The Himalayan 450 has been spotted testing once again, and this time, spy shots captured by Bibin Benny Mathew shows the design of the exhaust system for the first time.
The exhaust design looks unlike any we’ve seen on a Royal Enfield motorcycle. The upswept stubby unit may keep the mass centralised, it may not offer as good water wading capabilities as the Himlayan, as the latter has a full-length upswept unit. That said, the much shorter exhaust on the 450 could help in saving weight. It is likely that Royal Enfield is experimenting with different exhaust designs, and this may not be the final one.
Talking about the Himalayan 450, it will get a new liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, displacing around 450cc, possibly producing around 40PS and 40Nm. The engine will be mated to a 6-speed transmission as seen on the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650. It’s also said to get ride-by-wire throttle and riding modes.
On the features front, the test mule was spotted with a new semi-digital instrument pod along with LED indicators. We’re expecting Royal Enfield to equip the bike with tripper navigation along with smartphone connectivity.
As to the underpinnings,long travel inverted front forks were spotted along with a linked monoshock at the rear. The front brake on the mule appeared to be slightly larger too, possibly a 320mm unit.
The 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheels will reportedly be wrapped with Ceat dual-purpose tyres, designed for the tarmac as well as the dirt.
Not only that, the Chennai-based manufacturer is also working on an even more hardcore variant, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Raid. You can read more about it here.
It’s likely that the Himalayan 450 will be a replacement to the existing Royal Enfield Himalayan, leaving the Scram 411 as the more affordable offering. We are expecting the Himalayan 450 to be launched by mid-2023. If you’re looking for similar motorcycles, you can also check out the KTM 390 Adventure and the upcoming Hero 450 ADV.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 User Reviews
- adventure ka junoon King of mountainHimalayan 450 is made for those who believe the journey matters as much as the destination. Powerful engine, comfortable ride and rugged looks make it a true adventure partner. Road khatam ho sakti hai, lekin adventure ka junoon kabhi khatam nahi hona hahiye, overall bike is really strong and comfrotable.Read More3 1
- 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 More4
- 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 More3
- 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 More2 1
- 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 More2 3