The upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has been leaked online prior to the launch. It is one of the most exciting launches this year from the Chennai-based two-wheeler giant. Himalayan is a moniker very close to the hearts of adventure bikers in the country. On one hand, RE is known for its iconic Bullet. It is meant for tours. On the other hand, the Himalayan is built for a completely different purpose. Its rugged nature and off-roading capabilities make it a perfect dirt bike. It is fit to cover most use cases of a vast majority of thrill-seeking buyers. Let us take a look at the details of the latest spotting.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Leaked
These images come from the gaadiwaadi page on Instagram. There are a lot of minor differences compared to the outgoing model. These include things like a tweaked front section with a round LED headlamp, a high-mount mudguard, a slightly redesigned front USD fork suspension, a new windshield, an updated tubular frame, a sculpted fuel tank for that aggressive appearance, and more. All these minor changes could make a whole lot of difference in terms of the overall outlook. However, we must mention that these images look more like a high-quality digital render rather than the actual image.
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There have been spy shots previously which suggest that the upcoming Himalayan 450 could get, LED lighting, 21-inch wire-spoked wheels, a new switchgear, a new instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. All the other features will continue from the previous-gen model. It will certainly enhance the appeal of the off-roading motorcycle.
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Specs
The upcoming RE Himalayan 450 is going to have a brand-new 450-cc liquid-cooled engine This engine has four valves. It is expected to give out 40 hp and 45 Nm of peak power and torque, which is quite strong. The bike will use a 6-speed gearbox to change gears. This new model will be built on a completely new base. It will come with Showa USD front forks and a mono-shock unit for the back. Some extra things it will have are front and rear disc brakes, plus a dual-channel ABS (anti-lock braking system) that you can turn on or off. We shall have to wait a bit longer for more details. But there will be a test drive in Manali, Himachal Pradesh in the coming months.
