Looks like Royal Enfield is now on the verge of launching the Himalayan 450. While the bike has been spotted multiple times in recent times, a new video released on the internet signals that the launch is imminent.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 : Video
In the video, we can see rally driver CS Santosh taking the Himalayan 450 for a spin. The Indian Dakar Rally driver was seen riding the adventure bike on a trail at good speed. We can see the bike tackle multiple areas including dirt, mud as well as slush. There were a few jumps as well.
This might also be a hint of how the Indian bike maker wants to position the motorcycle. The Himalayan 450 could be portrayed as a better off-roader than the current Himalayan. Another factory in favour of the new Himalayan is its slim profile. The 450 appears slimmer than the current Himalayan.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 : What do we know so far?
The new Himalayan 450 is based on a new 450cc platform. This new platform will further spawn a host of other bikes. This new single cylinder engine is expected to be rated around 35-40 BHP and 40 Nm. The bike gets a 6-speed gearbox. The engine also comes with a liquid cooling option.
Coming to the features, the Himalayan 450 gets a windscreen, LED lights, upside-down front forks and rear mono shock and a stubby exhaust. There are disc brakes on both wheels along with dual channel ABS. The bike also gets a new digital instrument cluster.
Accessories for the Himalayan 450
Royal Enfield has also been testing the official accessories for the adventure bike. These include a set of aux lamps and panniers. Owners will also be able to get a top box for additional storage on the Himalayan 450. All these are expected to make the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 a good tourer as well. Apart from these, there will also be a host lifestyle and branded accessories at the time of launch.
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