Royal Enfield Bike
Himalayan 450
Royal Enfield’s liquid-cooled all-rounder, with 240 mm of travel and real off-road intent.
- Price
- ₹2.85L – ₹3.25L
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 30 kmpl
- Engine
- 452 cc
- Power
- 40 bhp
- Torque
- 40 Nm
- Top speed
- 145 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 196 kg
- Fuel
- petrol
- Gearbox
- manual
Available colours
- Kaza Brown
- Slate Himalayan Blue
- Hitflu Green
- Splendid White
Swatches are indicative.
Overview
The Himalayan 450 is the motorcycle that ended Royal Enfield’s single-cylinder compromise. The liquid-cooled 452cc engine revs into a band the old 411 never reached, torque comes on twice in the rev range, and for the first time the marque’s adventure flagship can be ridden at a genuine pace along a ghat road rather than merely endured to the top of it.
The chassis matters more than the numbers. A 43 mm upside-down fork, 240 mm of travel at both ends and a lighter perimeter frame give it manners off tarmac that the rest of this segment does not attempt; the 21-inch front wheel rolls over ruts that would upset a sports tourer, and ABS that can be switched to an off-road mode lets the rear wheel step out on gravel in a controlled way.
The trade-offs are height, heat and cost. The 825 mm saddle is a real handful below average rider height even with the lower option, exhaust heat finds the right shin on a slow climb, and a liquid-cooled engine with an IMU asks for a larger service budget than an air-cooled Enfield. It is a tourer that wants riding rather than accessorising.
- 240 mm of suspension travel front and rear
- Cornering and switchable ABS from a six-axis IMU
- 17-litre tank sized for long pass crossings
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹2.85 lakh - ₹3.25 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched January 2026
Range spread ₹2.85L – ₹3.25L
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Himalayan 450 petrol manual Five-inch TFT console · Tubeless spoked wheels | ₹2.85L |
| Trek petrol manual Engine guards and sump protection · Rally mirrors and auxiliary lamp | ₹3.05L |
| Tour petrol manual Panniers and top box · Touring screen and heated grips | ₹3.25L |
Prices shown are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, from MotoSutra's sample catalogue for this build.
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 452 cc, 1-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 40 bhp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Max torque | 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
| Mileage | 30 kmpl |
| Top speed | 145 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 196 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | undefined persons |
| Boot space | undefined litres |
| Suspension | 43 mm upside-down front fork and rear monoshock, both with 240 mm of travel |
| Brakes | Front and rear disc with switchable dual-channel ABS; IMU-based cornering ABS on top variant |
| Tyres | Front 90/90-21, rear 130/80-18, tubeless spoked |
| Safety equipment | Switchable ABS with an off-road mode, cornering ABS on the higher variant; no crash-test rating |
Dimensions
| Length | 2190 mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm |
| Ground clearance | 230 mm |
Figures are MotoSutra sample catalogue data for this demonstration build.
Features
Instrumentation
- Five-inch TFT display with Bluetooth phone pairing
- Turn-by-turn navigation and ride-metrics logging
- Riding-mode and ABS-configuration readouts
- USB charging point at the bar
Safety
- Six-axis IMU enabling lean-sensitive ABS
- Rear-ABS off-road mode for loose surfaces
- Hill-hold assist for loaded starts on a gradient
- Engine brake mapping in Sport and Rain modes
Chassis
- Bajaj-derived perimeter frame with a raised belly pan
- Fully adjustable rear monoshock
- Tubeless spoked wheels laced to alloy rims
- Elevated beak and bar-mounted handguards
Pros and cons
What we like
- 40 Nm and a revving top end remove the old Enfield’s overtaking anxiety
- Long-travel suspension and IMU-based ABS are class-correct rather than token
- At 196 kg it is light enough to handle off the beaten road
What we would change
- The 825 mm saddle is challenging below average rider height
- Exhaust heat is noticeable in slow technical sections
- Highest scheduled maintenance cost of any Enfield here
Expert review
MotoSutra score
4.6/5
Our verdict
This is the motorcycle that ends the argument about whether Royal Enfield can build something for people who actually ride. Buy it as a base Himalayan at ₹2.85 lakh and spend the difference on riding gear; the Trek and Tour packs are for owners who already know what they want bolted on.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Himalayan 450 price?
Ex-showroom Delhi NCR it starts at ₹2.85 lakh and rises to ₹3.25 lakh with the Trek and Tour packs fitted, which is where the accessory-heavy versions are usually delivered.
What real-world mileage can the Himalayan 450 be expected to return?
The claim is 30 kmpl. Solo riders on mixed routes report 27-32 kmpl, dropping toward 24 kmpl with luggage and a pillion on sustained highway work.
Is the Himalayan 450 suitable for a beginner?
The low-end torque is forgiving, but the seat height and the weight when the side stand is down make it a demanding first motorcycle for anyone under average height.
How does it compare against the Dominar 400?
The Bajaj is faster, cheaper to run on tarmac and better protected from the wind; the Enfield is the more capable machine the moment the road surface ends, and it turns far more sweetly.
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