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Many of us are excitedly anticipating the debut of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 452, which is generating a lot of hype thanks to previous teases of its color options Here are five key things you should know about this exciting adventure bike.
1. Proper ADV-like Styling
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 is generating significant excitement due to its striking design. Following numerous spy shots, Royal Enfield officially unveiled the bike in a teaser, revealing a sleeker and slightly more compact appearance compared to the current Himalayan model. While it maintains its rugged aesthetic, the Himalayan 452 exudes the aura of a large-capacity adventure bike. When riding on the road, adventure bike enthusiasts are likely to notice the unique look.
2. Royal Enfield’s First Liquid-cooled Engine
One of the standout features of the Himalayan 452 is its innovative liquid-cooled engine. This engine is expected to generate a massive 40PS of power, that is a big upgrade over the current Himalayan model, according to leaked homologation documents. While torque figures are yet to be officially confirmed, it is anticipated that the bike will offer around 40-45Nm of torque, ensuring strong low-end performance. For Royal Enfield, the advent of a liquid-cooled engine represents a major advancement in terms of improving performance and adhering to contemporary norms.z
3. Packed with Nifty Features
In addition to the robust engine, the Himalayan 452 also introduces several exciting features. Notably, it features a TFT (thin-film-transistor) console, a first for Royal Enfield motorcycles. The screen on the bike looks really nice with a clean and modern design. The screen on the bike looks really cool with its modern style. And there's a feature that might make the bike even more useful and fancy – cruise control, like what cars have.
4. Tubeless Tyres Are A Possibility
The adventure motorcycle is equipped with a 21-inch front wheel and an 18-inch rear wheel, which typically indicates the use of traditional tube-type tires. However, there's an exciting prospect that Royal Enfield may offer tubeless tires as an optional accessory. Riders would especially like this feature as it combines the ease of use and safety of tubeless tyres with the advantages of spoke wheels that can handle rough terrain. The Himalayan 452 is a great value as this function is generally only seen in more pricier versions.
5. Launch and Expected Price
Royal Enfield has announced the launch of the Himalayan 452 for November 7. In terms of pricing, it is expected to be quite competitive, with an anticipated ex-showroom price of around Rs 2.80 lakh. This pricing strategy places it in direct competition with bikes like the KTM 390 Adventure and the upcoming Hero XPulse 400.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 aims to revolutionize the adventure bike industry. For those looking for excitement on two wheels, its unique design, potent liquid-cooled engine, cutting-edge technology, the possibility for tubeless tires, and affordable price make it a compelling option. Its launch in November should not be missed, as it promises to cause quite a stir in the adventure bike community.