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      Himalayan 450 Accessories On Test – Aluminium Panniers, Aux Lights

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 accessoriesAccessories for all-new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 will be largely similar to that of existing Himalayan 411Expected to be launched during the festive season, all-new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has been frequently spotted on road tests. Recent sightings included some production-spec test mules as well.As launch nears, Royal Enfield has started testing the accessories for new Himalayan. Just like existing model, accessories for Himalayan 450 will be categorized across style, comfort and protection. Latest spy shots are credited to Poonkathirvelan Boopalan.Himalayan 450 accessories spiedThe test mule can be seen with aluminium side panniers, along with a top box. The side panniers appear to have the same design, as available with existing Himalayan. However, loading capacity could be different. The side panniers will be available in both metallic and blacked-out finish.For existing Himalayan, the side panniers are priced at Rs 29,900. One also needs to buy pannier rails, costing an additional Rs 3,800. The side panniers of existing Himalayan have a loading capacity of 26 litres and come with locks for complete peace of mind.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 accessoriesHimalayan 450’s top box is larger and could have a capacity of around 40-45 litres. All corners have thick ABS protection, which helps avoid ugly dents in the metal. With around hundred litres of covered storage and ability to haul more luggage at rear, Himalayan 450 seems a perfect fit for long distance touring.Another accessory spotted is auxiliary lights. These are mounted near the radiator. It is to note that there are lots of aftermarket options available for existing Himalayan and other Royal Enfield bikes. In case of accessories that utilize the bike’s electrical and electronic systems, using aftermarket units can lead to violation of warranty rules. Choosing official accessories ensures the perfect fit and finish.All-new Himalayan is expected to get various other accessories. Styling accessories could include reservoir cap and oil filler cap. For comfort, there can be choices for the saddle. For safety, users can choose options like engine guard, master cylinder guard, oil cooler guard and hand guard. Branded bike covers will also be available.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Himalayan 450 performance, specsHimalayan 450 is based on an entirely new 450cc platform. In future, Royal Enfield could launch other bikes based on the new platform. Powering Himalayan 450 will be a single-cylinder motor. It could generate around 35 bhp of max power and 40 Nm of peak torque. The engine is expected to get a 6-speed transmission. This will make it the first RE single-cylinder bike to get a 6-speed gearbox. Another first for Himalayan 450 is a liquid cooling setup.Other key highlights of Himalayan 450 include tall windscreen, LED lighting, USD front forks, rear monoshock suspension and stubby exhaust. The bike has disc brakes at both ends and dual-channel ABS is expected as standard. It will be getting a single circular TFT instrument console, a significant upgrade in comparison to the multi-dial setup available with existing Himalayan. More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 3D Model Reveals New Design Details

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 3D renderThe new 450cc engine on RE Himalayan 450 might generate around 35 bhp of power and 40 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed gearboxRoyal Enfield is currently working on a new 450cc platform. Himalayan will be the first of the many motorcycles based on this new platform. Testing continues in full swing. Production-spec test mules have surfaced too. Launch is expected in Sep 2023.There are enough spy shots online that one can visualise what RE Himalayan 450 will look like. TrippleLines channel has now visualised Himalayan 450 and created a thorough 3D model of it using CAD software.RE Himalayan 450 3D ModelBecause final production finishes are still unknown, TrippleLines has left surfaces matte black. Matte black is what most manufacturers opt for before finalising the surface finishes and colour schemes. They have gotten most of the design right, except for its exhaust design. In the 3D model, Himalayan 450’s exhaust is somewhat boxier than in reality.This exhaust is significantly stubbier than outgoing Himalayan and Scram 411. Because the exhaust end can is not as high, water-wading capacity will be lowered. Also, rear turn indicators are not as sleek as in the model and definitely not shaped like a leaf. Speaking of rear turn indicators, they even double up as brake lights too. We have seen similar arrangement in premium BMW and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.[embedded content]Other than that, this 3D rendering gets most things right. Details like USD front forks with splash guards, front and rear spoke-rim wheels, larger 21” front wheel and 17” rear wheel, saddle stays, jerry can holders, rear top rack with sturdy grab rails, the mandatory saree guard, round LED headlights and sleek LED turn indicators, a tall windscreen, round instrument cluster and more.The new engine will pack a punchEngine details are captured perfectly too. This is the first Royal Enfield to get a liquid cooling setup. Himalayan 450 3D model render features a similar heat jacket as seen in the spy shots. Royal Enfield should have provided air cooling fins on this engine even though it is a liquid-cooled engine for aesthetics. Yezdi and Jawa motorcycles get this right.In terms of displacement, this engine will fall in the 450cc bracket. Speculations suggest 35 bhp and 40 Nm. 6-speed transmission is probably on the cards too, making Himalayan 450 the first single-cylinder offering from RE to get one.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 3D render – Side viewIn previous test mules, the front wheel appeared to be smaller than 21”. This could be Himalayan’s low seat height version like KTM offers with its 390 Adventure. When launched, RE Himalayan 450 will primarily rival upcoming Hero Xpulse 440 in terms of raw off-road capability and other rivals like KTM 390 Adventure, BMW G 310 GS and Yezdi Adventure. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales May 2023 at 77k – Starts CKD Ops in Nepal

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350Royal Enfield sales and exports for the month May 2023 stood on a positive note in both YoY and MoM analysis in domestic market – While exports took a hit YoYThe Chennai-based motorcycle manufacturer has unprecedented popularity in classic and retro motorcycles both here in India and abroad. With a slew of 350cc, 650cc and 411cc motorcycles, Royal Enfield pretty much has a motorcycle for everyone. The company will introduce a new 450cc platform that will take sales figures even higher.The highest selling range in Royal Enfield’s portfolio is 350cc. There are a multitude of 350cc bikes in the portfolio including Bullet 350, Classic 350, Hunter 350 and Meteor 350. Together, Royal Enfield sold 69,038 units of 350cc bikes. Compared to 53,835 units sold a year ago, RE saw 28% YoY growth.Royal Enfield Sales May 2023YTD sales till May 2023 include 1,33,766 units which is 27% higher YoY over 1,05,399 units sold between Apr 2022 – May 2022. While the 350cc business is booming, Royal Enfield saw a slight setback in 350cc+ motorcycles. These includes the 411cc Himalayan and Scram along with Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 and Super Meteor 650.This setback accounted for 14% YoY decline as Royal Enfield sold 8,423 units of 350cc+ motorcycles last month as opposed to 9,808 units a year ago. This trend persisted with YTD numbers too. Royal Enfield sold 16,831 units of 350cc+ bikes between April 2023 and May 2023, which was 17% less than 20,399 units it sold in the same period a year ago.Royal Enfield Sales and Exports May 2023In total, Royal Enfield managed to sell 77,461 units (350cc + 411cc + 650cc). With the highly popular 350cc motorcycles lift the numbers, Royal Enfield showed an overall 22% YoY growth as opposed to 63,643 units sold in May 2022. YTD sales demonstrated a strong 20% YoY growth with around 25K units gained in volume.Exports for the month May 2023Royal Enfield’s exports didn’t show the same growth that the company demonstrated in the domestic market. In fact, there was no growth at all. Instead, Royal Enfield lost 34% in exports YoY. The company shipped precisely 6,666 units last month, which was not enough to surpass 10,118 units shipped a year ago.In YTD analysis, this effect is even pronounced as there was 41% YoY decline. The company sold 10,921 units between April 2023 and May 2023 and in the same period last year, the company sold 18,421 units. That said, Royal Enfield has performed better than it did in April 2023 with 68,881 units sold in domestic market and 4,255 units shipped globally.Royal Enfield Sales and Exports May 2023Royal Enfield CKD operations in NepalRoyal Enfield has announced a new CKD facility in Nepal. This is RE’s 5th CKD unit outside of India – after Brazil, Thailand, Colombia and Argentina. RE Nepal plant will have a capacity to assemble 20k units annually. Operations will start with the assembly of Classic 350 and Sram 411. The modern facility is spread over 1 lac sq ft and will cater to growing demand in Nepal. More

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      Himalayan 450 Speedo Spied – Clean View, Simple Design

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      Himalayan 450 Speedo SpiedHimalayan 450’s speedo ensures a clutter-free cockpit in comparison to the multi-dial setup seen with current Himalayan 411Royal Enfield has been testing the new Himalayan 450 since several months. Test mules have been spotted multiple times across India and overseas locations as well. Latest spy shots reveal a clear view of Himalayan 450’s speedometer. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Nitesh from Chennai, for sharing these exclusive spy shots.Himalayan 450 is expected to be launched later this year in September. It is likely to debut at 2023 EICMA. The bike could be offered in the price range of Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh. Himalayan 450 will go up against rivals like KTM 390 Adventure, BMW G310GS and Yezdi Adventure.Himalayan 450 Speedo detailsWith Himalayan 450, all the instrumentation has been packed into a single, circular shaped console. It is quite big, possibly slightly larger than the round rear-view mirrors of the bike. Anywhere between 4 to 6 inches of diameter is a fair guess. The RPM gauge is placed towards the outer circumference of the console whereas the gear position indicator and speedometer are displayed centrally. Other information such as fuel indicator, trip meter, etc. are likely to be displayed on the digital screen.Himalayan 450’s speedometer console is placed at around 60° – 70° angle, which provides a clear view to the rider. It is also placed higher with the help of mounting brackets. A quick glance should be enough and riders won’t need to take their eyes off the road completely.Himalayan 450 Speedo SpiedRoyal Enfield has done a good job to choose a simple and practical design for Himalayan 450’s speedometer. It is much better than the instrumentation seen with existing Himalayan 411.Current Himalayan has four separate dials. There are two analogue dials, with one for fuel gauge. The main console is a semi-digital unit with analogue speedometer and digital trip meter and clock. There’s a fourth digital dial for gear indicator. This setup has its own benefits and visual appeal, but a single console seems more practical. Himalayan 450 speedometer is likely to have Bluetooth based connectivity features.Himalayan 450 performance, specsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 will be getting a new liquid cooled engine, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It is expected to deliver around 30 bhp of max power and 40 Nm of peak torque. A decent gain over the current Himalayan 411 that churns out 24.31 PS and 32 Nm.Himalayan 450 Speedo SpiedQuite a few users have reported performance issues with current Himalayan, which can be overcome with the new Himalayan 450. With higher power and torque, Himalayan 450 will be in a better position to take on the likes of KTM 390 Adventure.Other key highlights of new Himalayan 450 include LED lighting, tall windscreen, stubby exhaust, USD front forks and rear monoshock suspension. The bike is expected to have a long wheelbase, which will improve cross-wind protection and straight-line stability. Himalayan 450 could get a smaller sized front wheel to make it more appropriate for shorter riders. Current Himalayan has a 21-inch front wheel as standard. More

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      Classic 350 Reactions In Japan – Real Appreciation Or Just Being Nice?

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      Classic 350 Reactions In JapanWhile there’s limited knowledge about Royal Enfield brand in Japan, the bike itself has received positive reactions from peopleWith its timeless design, Royal Enfield bikes have found respect, admiration and appreciation across the globe. Evidence to that is a recent video posted by Ajay Pandey. It’s actually a collection of reactions to Royal Enfield Classic 350 by Japanese people.It’s heartening to see that positive reactions have come from biking enthusiasts as well as folks with little or no knowledge about overseas motorcycle brands. The reactions have been collected over a period of around 7 months, from the time when the bike was purchased. Royal Enfield in Japan sells most of popular bikes such as Classic 350, Hunter 350, Meteor 350, Himalayan, Scram 411, Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650.Reactions to Classic 350 in JapanJust curious – Some people were completely unaware that a bike like Classic 350 exists on the planet. People were naturally curious to know which brand it was and other details. Classic 350 has a truly unique profile in comparison to commonly used bikes in Japan from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki.While people were curious, they maintained their distance and avoided touching the bike. There weren’t any attempts to mount the bike or request to take it for a spin. Seems quite formal behaviour and could be part of the local culture.[embedded content]Design and colour – Some reactions are about the bike’s retro design and the unique army colour. One individual actually says that he had wanted to buy the Classic 350. Due to the size of the bike, it was mistaken as a 500cc bike. Interesting to see that guys riding Moto Guzzi, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha bikes were impressed by the design and styling of Classic 350.Best thing ever seen – An old Japanese man was so impressed with Classic 350 that he said it was the best thing he had ever seen in his life. He had read about Royal Enfield in magazines, but this was the first time he was actually seeing it in real life. The old man had some detective skills as well, as he could tell that the bike had not been driven in rain. He was also impressed by the bike’s heavy profile, weighing at around 200 kg.Team RE will be delightedThese reactions are a true delight for all those who are part of Royal Enfield ecosystem. It includes the millions of Royal Enfield fans in the country and across the globe. It gives more energy to team Royal Enfield to continue their good work and expand their global footprint.While Japanese people are impressed with Classic 350, one wonders how they will react to other Royal Enfield bikes. Especially the new generation bikes like Meteor 350, Hunter 350 and Super Meteor 650. And what about other Made-In-India bikes like Jawa, Yezdi and BSA? Seems like there’s scope for a lot more interesting reactions to homegrown bikes. More

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      Royal Enfield 450cc Bike Spotted With Accessories – Scram 450?

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      Royal Enfield 450cc bike is likely to be Scram 450Royal Enfield 450cc bike is likely to be a variation of RE’s 390 Duke rival, with Scrambler-y design bitsExpanding product portfolio to include new and exciting body styles is Royal Enfield’s newest agenda. The Chennai-based motorcycle manufacturer has found unprecedented response in the past couple of years. Resulting in utter dominance in neo-retro and classic motorcycles in India and global markets.Extending this popularity to multiple new segments is key to broadening Royal Enfield’s current horizon. Ride with Kali channel recently uploaded a video about RE’s new 450cc motorcycle which could either be Scram 450 or Roadster 450 (390 Duke rival). This test mule even features a set of accessories as well.Royal Enfield KTM 390 rival – Is it a Scram 450 with slicker tyres?Speculations suggest Royal Enfield is foraying into street-naked motorcycles to rival the likes of KTM 390 Duke as well. If we look at Royal Enfield’s arsenal of test mules, there is a motorcycle that fits the bill perfectly. There is a sportier (by Royal Enfield standards) test mule spotted testing alongside Himalayan 450.If this is Royal Enfield’s sportiest motorcycle, the recent test mule is a slightly ruggedised version of that which is likely to take the Scram 450 name. On closer inspection, it has very minimal body panels, a smaller subframe and a single-piece seat. All these are similar to its Roadster counterpart.[embedded content]What Scram gets additionally is saddle stay along with jerry can mounts. This version is likely to sport block-pattern tyres and not a lot more. Round headlights lend it a neo-retro look. It will share the same 450cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with similar power and torque figures.Remember Bullet Trials? A similar strategy, where Royal Enfield can carve Scram 450 and Street 450 from a similar product. This particular test mule had accessories too. A rear top box, a small windscreen and bar-end mirrors. Unlike a Himalayan 450, Scram 450 skimps on USD telescopic forks too. Alloy wheels seem to be 17 inches at both ends.Royal Enfield is planning three different motorcycles on its 450cc platform. First of the lot will be Himalayan 450. Scram 450 and KTM 390 rival street bikes will follow later. Himalayan 450 will be the heaviest of this lot. Only Himalayan 450 is getting USD telescopic front forks. Both Scram 450 and Street 450 will get conventional telescopic front forks.RE Scram 450 stubby exhaustWhat to expect from the upcoming Street 450?LED headlights, sleek horizontal seat-integrated LED tail lights, LED turn indicators, rear mono-shock, round ORVMs, single-piece seat, 35 bhp of power and 40 Nm of torque, a 6-speed gearbox are some of the likely elements with Scram 450 and Street 450. Rivals include BMW G 310 R, KTM 390 Duke, Yezdi Roadster and more.Given the sheer number of motorcycles that Royal Enfield currently is testing, we would wager that Royal Enfield Street 450 is likely to launch by the end of 2024. We expect Himalayan 450, Bullet 350 and Classic 350 Bobber to hit the road first. Royal Enfield has a four motorcycles per-year strategy and it would be interesting to see which of these many motorcycles will see the light of day first.Scram 450 test mules with accessories More

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      2023 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Spied Testing – Gets LED Headlight

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      2023 Royal Enfield Meteor 350Meteor 350 could become the first 350cc motorcycle from Royal Enfield to feature an LED headlight setupRoyal Enfield rules the 350cc motorcycle segment. In April 2023, their sales in the 350cc segment were over 62k units. Despite having a market share of over 90% in the segment, Royal Enfield continues to be focused on updating their 350cc motorcycles.In comes MY2023 RE Meteor 350, spied testing for the first time. This particular test mule is based on top-spec Supernova trim, but features wire-spoke rims, a silver-finished engine bay and for the first time in Royal Enfield’s 350cc portfolio, an LED headlight. Let’s take a look at everything new.MY2023 RE Meteor 350 Spotted TestingWith this MY2023 update, Royal Enfield is aiming at adding a few more features to the Meteor 350. These new updates with Meteor 350 are likely to bring more retro-ness and classic-ness.We say this because Meteor 350 has always embraced a neo-retro cruiser look, instead of a classic cruiser look. Elements lending Meteor 350 a neo-retro appeal are alloy wheels and a blackened engine bay. Royal Enfield is bringing more chrome into the equation that will uplift its classic appeal considerably.2023 Royal Enfield Meteor 350More chrome is in the form of wire-spoke rims, engine bay finish (think Classic 350 Chrome Red) and headlight housing garnish. Adding more retro charm is an all-new front fender too. Rather, an all-new mud guard for the front fender brings an old-world charm of the yesteryears. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Aditya Raja for sharing these exclusive spy shots.Mechanically similar to current modelThis new test mule is based on top-spec Supernova trim. Except for the new LED headlights, design changes and chrome additions are less likely to feature on Fireball and Stellar variants. Fuel tank is similar to the current model too. So, no 20L fuel tank like RE offered on the Thunderbird 350 and 500.Mechanically, the same 349cc J-series engine will power the MY2023 RE Meteor 350. Performance figures stand at 20.2 bhp of power at 6100 RPM and 27 Nm of torque at 4000 RPM, mated to the same 5-speed gearbox. The wire-spoke rim variant of Supernova trim along with new chrome additions will probably sell alongside existing variant with black engine bay and alloy wheel.2023 Royal Enfield Meteor 350While LED headlights will be part of the entire variant range. A small price hike could be associated with this update. Currently, Meteor 350 range costs Rs. 2.04 lakh for Fireball, Rs. 2.10 lakh for Stellar and Rs. 2.25 lakh for Supernova trims (all prices ex-sh). More

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      Royal Enfield sales breakup Apr 2023 – Classic, Meteor, Bullet, 650 Twins, SM650

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      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650Royal Enfield has posted a YoY and MoM growth in domestic markets while exports fell sharply in April 2023Royal Enfield is leading the 350cc segment in India. Thanks to their motorcycles such as the Classic, Hunter, Bullet, Meteor and Electra, each of which have contributed to outstanding sales growth in domestic markets along with the Himalayan, 650 Twins and Super Meteor.Total sales (domestic + exports) in the past month stood at 73,136 units. This was against 62,149 units sold in April 2022. However, a closer look at the table shows that the company did well in terms of domestic sales both on a YoY and MoM basis while exports finished in the red.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2023Total domestic sales last month stood at 68,881 units, up 27.91 percent YoY from 53,853 units sold in April 2022. It was also a MoM growth of 15.02 percent from 59,884 units sold in March 2023.The list was commanded by the company’s 350cc range. At No. 1 was Classic 350 with 26,781 units sold in April 2023, down 17.79 percent from 32,575 units sold in April 2022. MoM sales were more positive, up 9.46 percent from 24,466 units sold in March 2023. RE Classic 350 currently commands a 38.88 percent share on this list.Royal Enfield sales breakup April 2023RE Hunter 350, a relatively newcomer to the company portfolio, saw sales at 15,799 units in the past month, a 45.96 percent MoM growth from 10,824 units sold in March 2023. Bullet 350 sales improved by 11.79 percent YoY but dipped 2.28 percent MoM to 8,399 units in April 2023 while Meteor 350 sales saw outstanding demand in domestic markets. Sales were up 64.57 percent YoY and 22.33 percent MoM to 7,598 units in April 2023.Royal Enfield sales breakup April 2023There was also the Electra 350 of which the company sold 3,779 units in the past month. The domestic sales list also included 350cc+ segment bikes such as the Himalayan (3,521 units), 650 Twins (1,865 units) and Super Meteor (1,139 units).Royal Enfield Exports Breakup April 2023Exports fell significantly in April 2023 both on YoY (-48.71 percent) and MoM (-65.55 percent) basis to 4,255 units. There were 8,296 units exported in April 2022 and 12,351 units exported in March 2023. Here too it was the Classic 350 that led with 1,239 units exported last month, down 31.05 percent from 1,797 units sold in April 2022. It was also a MoM de-growth of 52.29 percent from 2,597 units shipped in March 2023.Royal Enfield exports breakup April 2023RE Himalayan posted 70.58 percent YoY de-growth but improved by 26.57 percent on a MoM basis to 767 units. There were also 753 units of Super Meteor and 568 units of Hunter 350 exported last month out of which it was only the Himalayan that saw MoM growth of 26.57 percent. Exports of Meteor 350 (565 units) and 650 Twins (363 units) posted YoY and MoM de-growth. More