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Is the higher spec Himalayan 450 going to lose the affordability that drew so many riders to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
RE knows their market. Even if it’ll be pricier than before, they’ll keep it competitive.
Is the higher spec Himalayan 450 going to lose the affordability that drew so many riders to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
The budget option will probably continue production of the old one.
Is the higher spec Himalayan 450 going to lose the affordability that drew so many riders to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
It's more expensive, but you're getting so much more bike for the money.
Is the higher spec Himalayan 450 going to lose the affordability that drew so many riders to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
It'll still undercut the Japanese and European competition even with a price hike.
Is the higher spec Himalayan 450 going to lose the affordability that drew so many riders to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
If it's better reliability and performance, the higher price might worth the extra costs.
Is the higher spec Himalayan 450 going to lose the affordability that drew so many riders to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
But it's still likely to be one of the most affordable 'proper' ADV bikes out there.
Does the Himalayan 450's more modern design lose the classic charm that brought many to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
The new design looks generic. The unique RE charm is lost.
Does the Himalayan 450's more modern design lose the classic charm that brought many to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
It's a good evolution. Many buyers thought the old design was just too dated.
Does the Himalayan 450's more modern design lose the classic charm that brought many to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
What is modernized is the core Himalayan DNA. It's a good balance.
Does the Himalayan 450's more modern design lose the classic charm that brought many to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
Function over form. As long as it does better, who cares about retro looks?
Does the Himalayan 450's more modern design lose the classic charm that brought many to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
It had to be updated by RE to be taken seriously. Retro only gets you so far.
Does the Himalayan 450's more modern design lose the classic charm that brought many to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
It will age better. The old one already looked dated.
Does the Himalayan 450's more modern design lose the classic charm that brought many to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
To me it still looks distinctly 'Royal Enfield' just more refined.
Does the Himalayan 450's more modern design lose the classic charm that brought many to the original?
09 January 2025 10:57
They should have modern and classic-styled versions to please everyone.
Is the Himalayan 450 Raid Dakar ready or is it just marketing hype?
09 January 2025 10:57
It's just clever marketing, no way. Rally tech can't be matched by RE with KTM and Honda.
Is the Himalayan 450 Raid Dakar ready or is it just marketing hype?
09 January 2025 10:57
It won’t win Dakar, but it could probably finish with the right rider. That's impressive enough.
Is the Himalayan 450 Raid Dakar ready or is it just marketing hype?
09 January 2025 10:57
The Raid kit could make it competitive for privateer entries, but the base might not be.
Is the Himalayan 450 Raid Dakar ready or is it just marketing hype?
09 January 2025 10:57
It’s more true to being ‘Dakar inspired’ than actually ready. Good for amateurs, not pros.
Is the Himalayan 450 Raid Dakar ready or is it just marketing hype?
09 January 2025 10:57
RE's been testing it hard. You can't underestimate them, they might surprise us.
Is the Himalayan 450 Raid Dakar ready or is it just marketing hype?
09 January 2025 10:57
It's not 100% but it's a huge step for RE and Indian bikes in general.
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