KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Spied during a TVC shoot in Leh
- Likely to get a 452cc single-cylinder engine
- Possible launch to take place before Diwali
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 ADV is the next big launch from the cult bike maker in India. The upcoming ADV has already been spied on multiple times testing on the road. Recently, its specs & powertrain details got leaked online as well. Now, the bike has been spied on during a TVC shoot in Leh completely undisguised. Read below to know more details about it.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 - All Known Details
One of the most anticipated bikes of 2023, the Himalayan 450 will debut next month globally or at the EICMA'23 in November. As seen in the images here, the bike was spotted during the official TVC shoot in Leh. Most of the details about it are known by now. It'll get a new chassis with bigger dimensions overall. Also, with styling revisions like a new fuel tank and new front as well as rear design, it'll get new features as well. By far what we can anticipate is that it'll be the first RE to get a fully digital instrument console. Also, there are rumours online that it might also get a cruise control which we suspect is unlikely.
Spec-wise, it'll get a new chassis, a 21-inch front tyre, a 17-inch rear tyre with spoke rims, front USD forks, a rear adjustable mono-shock, & bigger disc brakes. RE will also offer dual-channel ABS, ride modes, traction control, etc., to make it more safe for the riders to use it. Most importantly, it'll get a brand new 451.65cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. It makes a peak power of 39.47 bhp @ 8,000 rpm. Additionally, a new 6-speed transmission with a slipper assist clutch will be fitted onto it. Last but not least, it'll be priced somewhere in the range of Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 2.75 lakh.
Verdict
The new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 will get substantial changes to its body & engine. These changes are likely to iron out the cons of the current model. Additionally, to compete with rivals like KTM 390 Adventure which are consistently updating; this updated model makes more sense. For us, the pricing of the new Himalayan will remain the key factor of its success. However, it also enjoys a good global reputation; hence, the new model shall be improved in quality as well as performance. You tell us down in the comments about your expectations regarding the new Himalayan ADV.You can also join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Group for all such latest updates from the automotive industry.
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