Royal Enfield is testing a new scrambler motorcycle. The naked bike will use the Himalayan 450 as its base. The Himalayan 450 has been spied multiple times, but this is the first time we see its naked version. The new motorcycle was spied alongside the Himalayan 450, helping to spot the differences clearly.
The name for the Himalayan 450-based will likely be the Hunter 450 or Scram 450. However, it is too early to conclude or confirm the name. Developing a new liquid-cooled engine from the ground up needs a huge investment. Hence, it makes sense to maximise the profits by using it in multiple products. However, don’t expect to see the production version of this motorcycle anytime soon.
Royal Enfield 450cc Scrambler – What Can We See?
The most notable thing on the test mule is the single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. Hence, giving us a confirmation that it will share with the Himalayan 450. The other similarities include the circular instrument cluster with chrome rings, the front disc, side turn indicators and the saree guard. Though the tank will likely be similar to the Himalayan 450, there’s a chance it might be different.
The biggest difference between the scrambler and the Himalayan 450 is the wheels. Unlike the Himalayan 450, it rides on alloy wheels, possibly a 17-inch or 19-inch at the front. Both the bikes get a monoshock at the rear. However, unlike the Himalayan 450’s upside-down forks, the scrambler uses conventional telescopic forks. Following the scrambler theme means it skips the windscreen as well. Additionally, it comes with a single-piece seat, while the Himalayan 450 gets a split seat setup.
The model’s positioning in the lineup will be similar to the Himalayan and the Scram 411. The scrambler variant of the Himalayan 450 will sit below it. Like the current Scram 411, the motorcycle will be positioned for easy urban commuting and highway touring.
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