Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Gets Expensive By Upto Rs. 16,000

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 made its debut last month, and the intro price revealed now ceases to exist. Royal Enfield has revised the prices for the Himalayan 450, and the initial introductory prices announced in November are no longer applicable. The prices are now up by up to Rs. 16,000 and this takes the starting price up to Rs. 2.85 lakhs. But before we take a look at the details in this section, make sure you join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.

RE Himalayan 450 Price Hiked; Now Starts At Rs. 2.85 lakhs

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As per the information on the company's official website, the Kaza Brown color variant has witnessed the most substantial increase, with a hike of Rs. 16,000. It is currently available at Rs. 2.85 lakh, compared to its previous price of Rs. 2.69 lakh. The Slate Blue & Red variant sees a price uptick of Rs. 15,000, bringing its new price to Rs. 2.89 lakh. The Kamet White and Hanle Black variants have experienced an increase of Rs. 14,000 each. Following the adjustment, the Kamet White is now priced at Rs. 2.93 lakh, and the top-end Hanle Black is available at Rs. 2.98 lakh.

Color Variant	Revised Price (Rs. lakh)	Price Increase (Rs.)
Kaza Brown	2.85	16,000
Slate Blue & Red	2.89	15,000
Kamet White	2.93	14,000
Hanle Black	2.98	14,000

Engine, Variants & More

The pulsating heart of the Himalayan 450 boasts a 452cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that delivers an energetic 39.5 BHP at 8,000 rpm and a sturdy 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm. This robust powerhouse seamlessly integrates with a 6-speed gearbox, complemented by a slip-and-assist clutch.

In terms of features, the Himalayan 450 is equipped with a user-friendly 4-inch TFT instrument console seamlessly integrating Google Maps for navigation. It also offers easy connectivity with smartphones and helmet communication devices. Enhancing its versatility are features like switchable ABS and ride-by-wire technology with adaptable riding modes.

Ensuring a smoother ride, the adventure motorcycle is furnished with a 43 mm upside-down front fork, providing a generous 200 mm of travel. This is complemented by an adjustable mono-shock at the rear, offering an equal travel distance. The braking system, while simple, is effective, comprising a single 320 mm disc at the front and a 270 mm disc at the rear.

Available in three distinct variants, the pricing for the Himalayan 450 starts at Rs 2,85,000 and ascends to a peak of Rs 2,98,000. It goes head-to-head with the Yezdi Adventure, BMW G 310 GS, and the KTM 390 Adventure.

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