Himalayan 450 Rally Spotted Before its Launch at EICMA

We have now got a good look at the upcoming variant and its accessories

A Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 was spotted with the Rally Kit at EICMA 2024 This is the first time we are seeing the rally accessories on a Himalayan It has made a few interesting design changes to the bike

The Himalayan 450 Rally has been spotted for the first time, ahead of EICMA 2024 where we expect it to be officially unveiled. The rally kit features a combination of accessories which turn the Himalayan 450 into a rugged rally bike, changing its design.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 rally kit includes a new fly screen and a headlight grill at the front. It also gets wider handlebars, which are positioned higher than the one we have seen on the stock bike. Royal Enfield is also offering full-length knuckle guards and an aluminum brace, along with better protection in the form of a chunkier engine bash plate and a radiator guard. 

The bike features a differently designed rear section, which is larger compared to what we have seen on the stock bike. The bike also gets a new single-piece rally seat, which increases the seat height from 825mm to 855mm.

Recently, some spy shots of the bike surfaced online, which revealed a different exhaust. The brand had announced that they would be offering a custom exhaust from Arrow as part of the rally kit. It wasn’t supposed to be launched in India, as per earlier reports.

In the new spy shots, we can see a new exhaust end can, though, this one seems to be an RE-branded unit. That said, we will have to wait and see if it affects the bike’s performance in any way.

 

Overall, the rally kit gives the Himalayan a really aggressive The accessories it offers seem to be really useful bits for hardcore off-roading enthusiasts. Other than the design changes due to the addition of the new rear section, the bike remains unchanged. It will be powered by the same 452cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder ‘Sherpa’ engine which outputs 40PS and 40Nm. On the standard Himalayan, the engine is linked to a 6-speed gearbox, with a slip-and-assist clutch.

We expect the Himalayan 450 Rally kit to be offered at a slightly higher premium than the Himalayan 450. Something around Rs 20,000 - 30,000 more than the regular Himalayan 450. The Himalayan 450 starts at Rs 2,85,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). Here’s a brief overview of the prices:

The Himalayan 450 goes up against other ADV bikes in the 300cc to 400cc segment such as the KTM 390 Adventure and the Yezdi Adventure. With EICMA 2024 on the horizon, the Himalayan will have a new rival, the upcoming 2025 KTM Adventure 390.

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