But will the Himalayan 650 command a price premium over the 411, as expected?
Himalayan 411 is known for providing great value in the adventure bike segment, with price that is affordable to a lot of riders. The Himalayan 650 will come at a pretty price with the larger engine and probably the more advanced components. That begs the question of whether the new model will uphold the value proposition that made the original so popular. They argue that the extra performance and features will justify the higher price, and could potentially make the bike competitive in the market against more premium adventure bikes. But others are afraid that it will price out budget conscious adventurers who were drawn to the original Himalayan. Also, there is debate about how much of a premium Royal Enfield can charge before the potential buyers start looking at more established adventure bike brands. This is where the Himalayan 650 pricing strategy may play a pivotal role in its success and in the market it will occupy.
It will be a steal if they keep it under 4 lakhs. After that, you might as well be shopping for used Versys 650s or V Stroms.
Just for the engine upgrade it will be worth it. It’s great on the 411, but it falls down on highways. It will make the 650 a true all rounder.
It depends on what else they upgrade. If it's just an engine swap probably not. If they can improve the suspension brakes and electronics, it could be quite a deal.
I'm skeptical. The Himalayan is also affordable, which is part of its charm. If they price it too high it will lose that everyman appeal that made it so popular.
It's all relative. It will probably still undercut the big adventure bikes by a lot even if it's pricier. It could be a great middle ground for those who want more power than a KLR or DL650, but can’t justify spending big bucks on a GS or Africa Twin.
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