Royal Enfield has recently disclosed all the specifications of the upcoming Himalayan 450 ADV, and motorcycle aficionados are eager to see how it stacks up against its predecessor, the Himalayan 411, a beloved adventure touring motorcycle.
| Parameters | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 |
| Engine | 450cc, single cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve | 411cc, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve |
| Cooling Technology | liquid-cooled | air–oil-cooled |
| Max Power | 40.0 2PS at 8,000 rpm | 24.8 PS at 6,500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm | 32 Nm at 4,000-4,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed with slip-&-assist clutch | 5-speed |
| Frame | Steel, twin-spar tubular frame | Half-duplex, split-cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | 43mm USD (200mm travel) | 41mm conventional fork (200mm travel) |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock with linkage (200mm travel) | Monoshock with linkage (180mm travel) |
| Front Brake | 320mm disc with 2-piston calliper | 300mm disc with 2-piston calliper |
| Rear Brake | 270mm with single-piston calliper | 240mm disc with single-piston calliper |
| ABS Type | Dual-channel ABS (rear ABS can be switched-off when required) | Dual-channel ABS (rear ABS can be switched off when required) |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 CEAT Gripp RE F | 90/90 – 21 CEAT Gripp XL F |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80-17 CEAT Gripp Rad Steel RE | 120/90 – 17 CEAT Gripp XL |
| Length | 2,245 mm | 2,190 mm |
| Width | 852 mm | 840 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,370 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,510 mm | 1,465 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 230 mm | 220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 litres | 15 litres |
| Seat Height | Standard Seat: 825 mm (adjustable to 845 mm) Low Seat: 805 mm (adjustable to 825 mm) | 800 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 196 kg | 198 kg |
| Key Features | -> All-LED lighting -> Slip-&-assist clutch -> Dual-channel ABS -> Switchable ABS -> Ride-by-wire technology -> Windscreen -> TFT instrument Cluster -> Connected Tech -> Compass & Google Maps support -> Front crash guard -> Rear luggage rack | -> Dual-channel ABS -> Switchable ABS -> Semi-digital cluster with tripper navigation pod -> Windscreen -> Front crash guard -> Rear luggage rack |
Takeaways: –
- One of the most notable differences is the new liquid engine with higher displacement (called Sherpa 450) that packs an extra punch for enhanced performance and improved capability to beat challenging terrains.
- It also gets a more sophisticated 6-speed transmission with a slip-&-assist clutch for smoother downshifts and reduced wheel hooping.
- To enhance its off-road prowess and long-distance touring capabilities, the new Himalayan 450 gets the inverted front fork instead of its conventional forks, improved rear wheel travel, enhanced ground clearance & wheelbase, larger disc brakes, bigger fuel tank and a wider rear tire.
- With an enhanced feature list, Royal Enfield is also pushing the envelope to provide riders with a more comfortable journey,
All-in-all, the 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 ADV has successfully built upon the legacy of the Himalayan 411 and will create a new chapter in the adventure touring realm.
