Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 launch was a blast!
We're not allowed to give any reviews yet, but here's a clip of the ride in India to whet your appetite before the embargo is lifted.
The motor is a 452cc, DOHC, water-cooled, single-cylinder producing 40hp @ 8,000rpm and 40Nm @ 5,500rpm. Showa supply the 43mm USD forks and there's 200m of travel. The front wheel is 21-inch, the rear 17-inch and they're wearing CEAT adventure tyres designed specially for this bike.
Check out the round TFT dash with Nav and connectivity. There's 2 ride modes, the rear ABS is switchable, and there's LED lights all round, with the front the same we've seen on the Super Meteor. The rear has the rear light integrated into the turn signals to offer more travel for the rear wheel.
In another first for Royal Enfield, the throttle is ride-by-wire. The gearbox is 6-speed and the wet weight is 196 kilos. The tank is now 17-litres (up from 15l) giving a theoretical range of 450km. The best bit for those shorter in the leg department is a standard 825mm seat height (which can be adjusted up to 845mm) or a low-seat option of 805mm (adj to 825mm).
There'll be a full review in the next issue of Bike Rider Magazine, so if you're in the market for a smaller capacity adventure bike that's capable enough to mix it in the Himalayas, make sure to keep an eye out.
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[@rodneyhull9764]

looks tons better than the old model but lets see if she's a weighty lass

[@heresomewhere7600]

196 kg

[@xghost4469]

She needs the old taillights