Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 close-up shots show new digital console

Gajanan Kashikar Updated: June 01, 2023, 01:12 PM IST

The new spy pictures of the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 have revealed its all-new digital console. If the photos are to go by, this unit is appears to be the largest display fitted on any Royal Enfield and doubles up as a multi information display. Notably, the most-awaited Himalayan 450 is inching closer to its launch, which can take place anytime in the coming months.

New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 display revealed

As seen in the spy photographs, the upcoming Himalayan 450 will feature a large, circular, fully digital display with white back light. The tachometer resembles a traditional analogue unit, but it seems fully digital here. The rev counter shows that the engine can redline about 9,000rpm. Then, there is a digital speedometer with a larger font size, while the gear position indicator is in the centre. The empty black space between the tachometer digits and gear position indicator telltale lights, such as ABS, battery, engine/oil temperature, and so on. Other readouts, such as trip meters and an odometer, are likely to be at the bottom of the digital instrument console.

New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Features

Along with an all-new digital display, the Himalayan 450 is likely to benefit from Bluetooth connectivity, dual-channel ABS, a slipper clutch, traction control, all-LED lighting, and more. In terms of hardware, Royal Enfield could equip it with fully adjustable USD front forks and a rear mono shock setup. The motorcycle may borrow the 320mm front single-disc and 300mm rear single-disc from the Super Meteor 650.

New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Engine

The Himalayan 450 will get a new 450cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor. Mated to a six-speed gearbox, this engine could produce 40PS and 45Nm of torque. Its direct rival, the KTM 390 Adventure, generates 44PS and 37Nm of torque.

New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Prices and rivals

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is likely to come with sticker price of about Rs 2.50 lakh or above. it may be available in a few variants similar to the new Royal Enfield motorcycles. Upon launch, the Himalayan 450 will take on the BMW G 310 GS, Yezdi Adventure, and the recently launched 2023 KTM 390 Adventure with spoke wheels and adjustable suspension.

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