Having owned the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 for several months now, I am really impressed by its rugged capabilities and the new upgrades over the previous models. The upgraded 450cc engine offers more power and torque up to 40 horsepower and 45 Nm, making off road adventures more thrilling.The Himalayan 450’s ride quality is enhanced by improved suspension and a more comfortable seating position makes long rides much less tiring. The inclusion of switchable ABS is a good feature giving more control when riding off road.
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Suhaschandra (Verified User)
I recently had a chance to
I recently had a chance to experience the himalayan 450.One of the standout features of this motorcycle is its robust build.It has strong off-roading capabilities.The engine delivers a steady increase in the performance and the torque is well balanced.A highlight for me about this bike is the height adjustability.I feel it stands best in its class as an adventure tourer.The switch gear could have been upgraded, As it still carries the meteor switch gear design.
(26 Dec 2023)0
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John (Verified User)
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5.0
Here are my thoughts on the upcoming royal enfield himalayan 450 motorcycle: overall features and stylingfrom what i've seen so far, The himalayan 450 retains the rugged, Adventurous styling of the current himalayan 411 but with some nice upgrades.The exposed frame and off-road oriented design are still there, But the 450 adds some sharper lines and a more muscular fuel tank for a modern look.Some key features include switchable abs, A tripper navigation pod, And an lcd display with turn-by-turn navigation.These are great features for an adventure touring bike.The styling strikes a good balance between rugged and refined.Expectationsi'm expecting the 450cc engine to provide a noticeable power bump over the 411cc motor in the current himalayan - perhaps around 30hp.This should make cruising at highway speeds more relaxed while still delivering excellent low-end torque for off-road riding.The weight is also reportedly lower, Which should improve handling.Overall, The 450 looks like a nicely improved evolution of the proven himalayan platform.My expectations are high for a more powerful, Lighter and feature-rich middleweight adventure tourer.Likelihood of purchasei'd say there's a good chance i'll seriously consider purchasing the himalayan 450 when it becomes available.It hits a real sweet spot in terms of power, Capability and price.The addition of navigation, Abs and other features make it an even more well-rounded package.As an experienced adventure rider currently without a middleweight tourer in my garage, The royal enfield ticks a lot of boxes for my needs and budget.Unless reviews reveal any major flaws, I could see myself purchasing a himalayan 450 in the future as my main adventure touring motorcycle.It looks like an excellent value proposition in the segment.
Himalayan 450 Negatives Points: Not the smoothest engine,features could have been more easy to use,tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come
Zigwheels Expert's Conclusion : The new Royal Enfield Himalayan is like a trusty buddy, always there for you. It's easy to handle, forgiving, and good for riding on roads or no roads. It's hard not to appreciate how it keeps things simple, just like the first Himalayan.
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Newbie
John (Verified User)
Pre-launch
End torque
5.0
Here are my thoughts on the upcoming royal enfield himalayan 450 motorcycle: overall features and stylingfrom what i've seen so far, The himalayan 450 retains the rugged, Adventurous styling of the current himalayan 411 but with some nice upgrades.The exposed frame and off-road oriented design are still there, But the 450 adds some sharper lines and a more muscular fuel tank for a modern look.Some key features include switchable abs, A tripper navigation pod, And an lcd display with turn-by-turn navigation.These are great features for an adventure touring bike.The styling strikes a good balance between rugged and refined.Expectationsi'm expecting the 450cc engine to provide a noticeable power bump over the 411cc motor in the current himalayan - perhaps around 30hp.This should make cruising at highway speeds more relaxed while still delivering excellent low-end torque for off-road riding.The weight is also reportedly lower, Which should improve handling.Overall, The 450 looks like a nicely improved evolution of the proven himalayan platform.My expectations are high for a more powerful, Lighter and feature-rich middleweight adventure tourer.Likelihood of purchasei'd say there's a good chance i'll seriously consider purchasing the himalayan 450 when it becomes available.It hits a real sweet spot in terms of power, Capability and price.The addition of navigation, Abs and other features make it an even more well-rounded package.As an experienced adventure rider currently without a middleweight tourer in my garage, The royal enfield ticks a lot of boxes for my needs and budget.Unless reviews reveal any major flaws, I could see myself purchasing a himalayan 450 in the future as my main adventure touring motorcycle.It looks like an excellent value proposition in the segment.
John's Himalayan 450 gives mileage of 30 kmpl
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Sanket
Ready for every type of road
Having owned the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 for several months now, I am really impressed by its rugged capabilities and the new upgrades over the previous models. The upgraded 450cc engine offers more power and torque up to 40 horsepower and 45 Nm, making off road adventures more thrilling.The Himalayan 450’s ride quality is enhanced by improved suspension and a more comfortable seating position makes long rides much less tiring. The inclusion of switchable ABS is a good feature giving more control when riding off road.
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Newbie
Suhaschandra (Verified User)
I recently had a chance to
I recently had a chance to experience the himalayan 450.One of the standout features of this motorcycle is its robust build.It has strong off-roading capabilities.The engine delivers a steady increase in the performance and the torque is well balanced.A highlight for me about this bike is the height adjustability.I feel it stands best in its class as an adventure tourer.The switch gear could have been upgraded, As it still carries the meteor switch gear design.
Here are my thoughts on the upcoming royal enfield himalayan 450 motorcycle: overall features and stylingfrom what i've seen so far, The himalayan 450 retains the rugged, Adventurous styling of the current himalayan 411 but with some nice upgrades.The exposed frame and off-road oriented design are still there, But the 450 adds some sharper lines and a more muscular fuel tank for a modern look.Some key features include switchable abs, A tripper navigation pod, And an lcd display with turn-by-turn navigation.These are great features for an adventure touring bike.The styling strikes a good balance between rugged and refined.Expectationsi'm expecting the 450cc engine to provide a noticeable power bump over the 411cc motor in the current himalayan - perhaps around 30hp.This should make cruising at highway speeds more relaxed while still delivering excellent low-end torque for off-road riding.The weight is also reportedly lower, Which should improve handling.Overall, The 450 looks like a nicely improved evolution of the proven himalayan platform.My expectations are high for a more powerful, Lighter and feature-rich middleweight adventure tourer.Likelihood of purchasei'd say there's a good chance i'll seriously consider purchasing the himalayan 450 when it becomes available.It hits a real sweet spot in terms of power, Capability and price.The addition of navigation, Abs and other features make it an even more well-rounded package.As an experienced adventure rider currently without a middleweight tourer in my garage, The royal enfield ticks a lot of boxes for my needs and budget.Unless reviews reveal any major flaws, I could see myself purchasing a himalayan 450 in the future as my main adventure touring motorcycle.It looks like an excellent value proposition in the segment.
John's Himalayan 450 gives mileage of 30 kmpl
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Sanket
Ready for every type of road
Having owned the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 for several months now, I am really impressed by its rugged capabilities and the new upgrades over the previous models. The upgraded 450cc engine offers more power and torque up to 40 horsepower and 45 Nm, making off road adventures more thrilling.The Himalayan 450’s ride quality is enhanced by improved suspension and a more comfortable seating position makes long rides much less tiring. The inclusion of switchable ABS is a good feature giving more control when riding off road.
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Newbie
Suhaschandra (Verified User)
I recently had a chance to
I recently had a chance to experience the himalayan 450.One of the standout features of this motorcycle is its robust build.It has strong off-roading capabilities.The engine delivers a steady increase in the performance and the torque is well balanced.A highlight for me about this bike is the height adjustability.I feel it stands best in its class as an adventure tourer.The switch gear could have been upgraded, As it still carries the meteor switch gear design.
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