Royal Enfield
The new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, set to launch on November 24, boasts a Sherpa 450 engine with 450cc capacity, 40 horsepower, and 40 Nm torque. Notable features include LED lighting, a 4-inch TFT screen with navigation, smartphone connectivity, and switchable ABS. The bike features 43mm USD forks, offset monoshock, and a 320mm front disc. With a weight of 196 kg, adjustable seat height, and a 17-liter fuel tank, it comes in three variants and various colors. Pricing will be revealed on launch day, with bookings starting immediately. The model introduces several firsts for Royal Enfield, including liquid cooling and approval for cross-spoke wheels for tubeless tires in India.
It seems like a significant upgrade with several new features and improvements. Here’s a summary of the key points:
-Pricing and Booking:
- Official launch at Motoverse 2023 in Goa on November 24
- Bookings Started, with the asking price to be revealed on the launch day
1. Engine:
- Sherpa 450 engine
- 450cc capacity
- Single cylinder
- Liquid-cooled
- 40 horsepower at 8,000 rpm
- Maximum torque of 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm
- Six-speed gearbox
- Slipper and assist clutch
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2. Features:
- LED lighting system
- 4-inch TFT screen with navigation via Google Maps
- Smartphone connectivity for vehicle control
- Notifications for SMS and calls
- Switchable ABS system
- Tail lights with integrated turn signals
3. Hardware:
- 43mm USD forks at the front
- Offset monoshock at the rear
- 320mm front disc and 230mm rear disc for braking
- 21-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel with tubed tires
- CEAT tires (90/90 front, 140/80 rear)
- Approval for cross-spoke wheels for tubeless tires in India
4. Dimensions:
- Weight: 196 kg
- Seat height: 825 mm (adjustable to 805 mm or 845 mm with accessories)
- 17-liter fuel tank
5. Variants and Colors:
- Three variants: Base, Pass, and Summit
- Base model in Kaza Brown
- Pass model in Slate Himalayan Salt and Slate Poppy Blue
- Summit variant in Hanle Black and Kamet White
The new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 seems to cater to adventure riders with its powerful engine, advanced features, and customizable options. It will be interesting to see how the market responds to this upgraded model.