Royal Enfield Himalayan 450's teaser reveals exhaust sound, design elements
Royal Enfield has officially teased the highly-anticipated Himalayan 450 ahead of its launch in November this year. The bike will boast the brand's first-ever liquid-cooled engine and a TFT console. The exhaust note, revealed in the teaser, has a throaty and gruff sound, which is a departure from the current-generation Himalayan's lazy thumping tune. The ADV is expected to be priced around Rs. 2.80 lakh (ex-showroom) and will take on the KTM 390 Adventure and the upcoming Hero XPulse 400.
Take a look at the teaser
The ADV will feature an upright windscreen and wire-spoke wheels
As per ZigWheels, the first ride of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is scheduled for late October in Manali. The upcoming ADV will feature a typical ADV design philosophy with a prominent beak and slim profile. It will sport an LED headlamp, a large, sloping fuel tank, an upright windscreen, a raised handlebar, split-type seats, a stubby exhaust, and split-style LED taillights with integrated indicators. It will pack a round TFT console and ride on wire-spoke wheels.
The Himalayan 450 will get Royal Enfield's first-ever liquid-cooled engine
Powering the upcoming Himalayan 450 will be Royal Enfield's first-ever liquid-cooled engine. The 450cc, single-cylinder motor is expected to develop around 40hp of maximum power. The mill should likely be mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. To ensure rider safety, the ADV will come equipped with disc brakes on both wheels, long-travel inverted front forks, and a rear mono-shock unit. It will also get switchable dual-channel ABS, traction control system, and ride-by-wire throttle.
