Indian Motorcycle of The Year 2024: Royal Enfield’s Himalayan 450 motorcycle has won India’s prestigious motorcycle award Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2024. However, in this race, Himalayan 450’s rival bikes Triumph Scrambler 400X stood second and KTM 390 Duke stood third.
According to media reports, Royal Enfield’s Himalayan 450 was among the seven motorcycles that were selected for the final jury round. These included modern-classic, sports bikes, street naked and adventure bikes from many segments. Interestingly, five out of seven contenders were in the 400-500 cc category.
According to the report, the top bikes for the Indian Motorcycle of the Year award are selected after a detailed analysis of every aspect of the motorcycle to make it a great package and value for money proposition. More importantly, the top motorcycles have to offer enough value to be called game changers in their respective segments and the Indian market as a whole.
Let us tell you that it comes at a starting price of Rs 2.69 lakh in the ex-showroom of India. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has raised the game in terms of affordable adventure-touring. The motorcycle scored maximum marks from the jury considering the modern technology, engine performance and buying experience.
Himalayan 450 design
Talking about the design of Royal Enfield’s Himalayan 450, it has a beak fender, high set LED lamp, large fuel tank and petite tail section with slipped seats. Along with this, 21 inch and 17 inch wheels are provided at the front and rear with wire spoke wheels respectively. There is a possibility of some more features being included in this motorcycle for offroad riding. The design of the fuel tank of this motor has also been changed and it has been made bigger than before. It is believed that with this the range of the motorcycle will also increase. If we talk about its front tyre, it is 21 inches and rear is 17 inches, which makes it a perfect off-roader. There are round LEDs to enhance the design of the motorcycle. The pointed fenders, large windscreen, split seats and compact tail section enhance its looks.
Himalayan 450 engine
However, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is an adventure bike, which is available in 4 variants and 5 colors. Talking about its engine, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has a 452cc BS6 engine, which is capable of generating power of 39.47 bhp and torque of 40 Nm. Anti-locking braking system is also provided with disc brakes in its front and rear wheels. The weight of this bike is 196 kg and its fuel tank capacity is 17 liters. The mileage of the motorcycle is up to 40 kilometers per liter.
Features of Himalayan 450
Talking about the features of Himalayan 450, it includes a full digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth navigation, a round headlight, all-LED lighting, dual LED indicators, brake signals and triple-in-one tail lamp. A series of accessories were also introduced for the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, which includes multiple seat options, mirrors, crash guards, handlebar guards, footpegs and more.
himalayan 450 price
However, the price of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in ex-showroom India is Rs 2.69 lakh. This is the price of its base model. The price of its top model goes up to Rs 2.84 lakh. In the market, Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 competes with Harley Davidson X440, KTM 390 Adventure, BMW G 310 GS and Yezdi Adventure.