KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 launch soon
- Gets bigger, more powerful engine than current model
- Check out the official accessories list below
Royal Enfield is one of the major bikemakers in the country and the market is currently abuzz with multiple spy shots and teasers of the upcoming motorcycles. One of the most anticipated, the Himalayan 450 has been teased and the media rides are already underway. While you have a good enough idea about the bike by now, it's time for another revelation.
Yes! The brochure of the adventure tourer is out and we tell you about the genuine accessories that you can buy.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Official Accessories.
After the slew of teaser videos and images, the Himalayan 450 brochure is out and it reveals everything about the upcoming bike. While it gets a bigger engine, the accessories list is quite practical and would come in handy. Let's quickly jump into the list and find out what you can get.
1. Adventure Screen
This is basically the wind visor that protects the rider from the wind blast at high speeds. Also reduces air drag against the bike and improves in better handling of the motorcycle.
2. Headlight Grille
A protecting grille that saves the headlamp from direct impacts of objects an adds as an added layer of safety.
3. Touring Mirrors
These are your regular rear-view mirrors. While mostly they come equipped with the bike itself, you can opt for these for a better awareness of your surroundings while riding. This is something we suggest you definitely should go for a safer journey on long rides.
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4. Black Rally Handlebar Pad
5. Silver Radiator Guard
While this is another important accessory, it also adds a visual appeal to your bike. It is basically a guard for your radiator to protect it from impacts.
6. Large Engine Guard
Off-roading generally comes along with some falls and slips, even for a seasoned rider, This guard helps in protecting the engine from damages in such scenarios.
7. Rally Protection
Another protective guard to save the underbelly from any scratches and damages.
Rear Mount Accessories
The add-ons we talked about till now were basically for the front and incorporated mainly safety accessories. Now, we are going to see the storage solutions if you plan to carry luggage with you on a long haul.
8. Adventure Top Box
This metal top box mounts behind the pillion seat and offers a vast boot space to carry you belongings. The middle placement does not hamper the balance of your motorcycle.
9. Adventure Panniers
These are the storage boxes that clip onto the sides of the bike and act as extra space for storage. It is important to note that since these are mounted on the sides, they should always be mounted in pairs. Placement on just a single side puts off the balance of the bike. One more complimentary advantage comes in unfortunate instance of a fall, where these absorb the damage while keeping your bike intact.
10. Adventure Top Box Mount
This mount is the base for top box.
11. Adventure Pannier Rails
The panniers are mounted on this frame and is the base for them.
Engine Details
Royal Enfield's new 452cc single-cylinder engine, the 'Sherpa 452,' boasts 40.02 PS of power at 8,000 RPM and 40 Nm of torque at 5,500 RPM. It's paired with a 6-speed wet-clutch transmission featuring slipper assist. The engine offers Eco, Off-Road, and Performance riding modes and allows riders to disable the rear-wheel ABS for off-road adventures.
Verdict
While the offical launch is still away, the bike is making quite an impact already. The hype is real and enthusiasta are eager to get their hands on one. On top of that, 40 PS power and 40 Nm of torque is another area where the Himalayan is setting a strong footing in the segment. Also, If you are someone with a passion for engines mounted on wheels, you must join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.
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