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      RE Himalayan 450 Spied In Ladakh – Snow Chain On Tyre

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      USD forks on new Himalayan 450 are likely to offer a lot more front-end feel and increase agility considerablyRE Himalayan 450 Spied In LadakhRoyal Enfield has been testing its 450cc platform for quite some months now. Given the company’s extensive testing patterns, it is likely that the launch is not scheduled for any time soon. There are two motorcycles based on this new 450cc platform. One is Himalayan 450 and the other is likely to be called Scram 450.With the ADV trend catching up, Royal Enfield is set to offer a new product, more capable than its current ADV, Himalayan 411. The main objectives for the new Himalayan 450 will definitely be high-speed touring, good off-road prowess and optimum traction in varied road conditions. New spy shots of Himalayan 450 show the ADV being tested in Ladakh. This way, Royal Enfield can test a vehicle’s performance in high altitude conditions and in snowy and icy terrains.Himalayan 450 Spied In LadakhThis is the first time Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has been testing in snow. Almost all car and bike manufacturers in India send their upcoming vehicles to test in the difficult terrain of Ladakh. The temperatures there are extreme, and so are the road (or no road) conditions. This makes Ladakh the best geographical location to test high-altitude response of a vehicle.Both RE Himalayan 450 test mules were spotted with snow chains, as the terrain they were traversing, got trickier. The upcoming Himalayan 450 will build on the strengths of outgoing Himalayan 411. This means an upright riding stance and a fairly relaxed rider’s triangle, center-set footpegs, and high-set handlebars facilitating standing and gripping the motorcycle between one’s thighs.High altitude & snow testing of the upcoming @royalenfield Himalayan 450 starts. Spied between Khardung la and Nubra valley by one of my trusted local drivers.More details soon! @91Trucks #Himalayan450 pic.twitter.com/uP47dYycnE— Bunny Punia (@BunnyPunia) February 14, 2023There are new elements like LED turn indicators, all-terrain tyres and a slightly stubbier and up-swept exhaust end can. The new design will still be purposeful with provision to hold panniers and jerry cans. RE Himalayan 450 will feature USD front forks and a rear mono-shock with decent suspension travel.Wire-spoke wheels are likely to be retained from current Himalayan 411 – these are 19” front and 17” rear. The front beak and a windscreen are part of its package. Round headlights will house LEDs this time, instead of halogen bulbs found on current models.Specs & RivalsThe new platform is rumored to displace around 450cc while developing around 35 bhp of power and around 40 Nm of torque. A 6-speed transmission is finally making its way into Royal Enfield’s single-cylinder lineup. A circular fully-digital speedometer is placed vertically and is expected to get Bluetooth functionality with turn-by-turn navigation. No more jugaad tripper screens with Himalayan.There will be a price increment with the new Himalayan 450 as opposed to the outgoing model. This price hike is likely to put it against rivals like KTM 390 Adventure and BMW G 310 GS. But as we all know, the arch-rival for Himalayan 450 pound-to-pound, is Hero’s upcoming Xpulse with almost double the engine as its 200cc model.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Exhaust Note Sound – New Spy Video

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      With its aggressive styling and improved performance, Himalayan 450 is expected to emerge as a more popular choice than the existing 411cc modelRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Exhaust NoteRoyal Enfield has been making the right moves in its evolution, which has helped the company to maintain a sizeable lead over rivals. After establishing its dominance in 350cc and 650cc space, Royal Enfield is now focusing on 450cc segment.It is expected that the first 450cc bike from Royal Enfield will be Himalayan 450. It was spied recently and appears to be in production-ready form. Apart from Himalayan, Royal Enfield’s 450cc range will also have Hunter 450, a cafe-racer, tourer and a scrambler.Himalayan 450 exhaust note, featuresWith its new bikes, Royal Enfield has been working to improve the aural experience. Instead of the typical loud dug-dug sound, new RE bikes have a more refined exhaust note. This is applicable for Himalayan 450 as well. While the throaty feel is still there, the output is more restrained and mellowed. At higher revs, the exhaust note sounds even smoother.Although it shares the same name, Himalayan 450 is a lot different from existing 411cc Himalayan. It comes across as more agile, which implies that the bike can be used for both commuting and touring needs. It is not burdened by the bulky-looking racks that existing Himalayan has. Some key highlights include high-mounted secondary fender, compact windscreen, round headlamp, circular rear-view mirrors, sleek turn signals, curvy fuel tank and stubby exhaust.[embedded content][embedded content]Himalayan 450 has a new circular instrument display, which could be an LCD or TFT screen. This update has helped reduce clutter in the cockpit area. The screen is fairly large and should be able to display a wide range of information. Another advantage is that the screen is positioned at almost 90° angle. This will ensure that users don’t have to take their eyes off the road when looking at the instrument console.Himalayan 450 has relaxed ergonomics with raised handlebar and centrally placed footpegs. Rider seat height is quite low, which should ensure improved balance and handling. The bike is also designed in a way that makes it easier to ride standing up.Himalayan 450 performance, specsHimalayan 450 is expected to deliver around 35 bhp of max power and 40 Nm of peak torque. Royal Enfield is likely to aim at achieving a level of performance that either matches or exceeds numbers of rivals. Himalayan 450 will go up against the likes of KTM 390 Adventure and upcoming Hero XPulse 400. The engine onboard Himalayan 450 will have a 6-speed gearbox. It is expected to get liquid cooling.Test mules of Himalayan 450 have been spotted with USD front forks from Showa. However, these don’t seem to have an adjustability function for rebound and compression. At rear, the bike has monoshock suspension. It has disc brakes at both ends and is expected to get dual-channel switchable ABS. Himalayan 450 could get advanced features such as ride modes and ride-by-wire system. More

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      New Royal Enfield L Series Launch Plans – First Electric Motorcycle

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      Royal Enfield L-Series EV Platform: A basic guideline of the path leading up to launchImage for illustration purpose. Credit – Gagan ChoudharyWe all know that a shift to a greener future in the automobile segment is in progress. Whether this greener future is dependent on Hydrogen or EVs or hybrids, it is not yet clear. Manufacturers are trying all available tech to build a greener future. Reliance Industries and Ashok Leyland just showcased Hydrogen run IC engines.For now, it seems that electric tech has a greater chance of being the future automotive industry. Global and Indian electric motorcycle industry expansion caters to eco-friendly and cost-efficient vehicles. Manufacturers compete to provide the latest technology and design to attract consumers. Indian buyers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of electric motorcycles.And the current e-scooter market shows they’re willing to pay a premium for them. Introduction of advanced EV models is an area of key interest. And Royal Enfield understands this perfectly well. It has previously been hinted that the brand is developing EVs. And now, new reports divulge more information about RE’s EV platform.New Royal Enfield L Series Launch PlansRoyal Enfield has been busy with research and development on EV tech, leading to the Electrik01 prototype prototype. The shift towards EVs is not difficult for a legacy brand like Royal Enfield, but the direction in which the brand goes will be interesting to know.Royal Enfield buys stake in Stark Electric MotorcycleRoyal Enfield’s first EV platform, codename L-platform, will feature various model/body types to be termed as L1A, L1B, and L1C. The EV lineup will cater to diverse motorcycling needs of global customers. The L-series platform is designed with a 96V architecture for electrifying performance, with a launch expected in H2 2024.Significant investments crucial to technological developmentRoyal Enfield plans to invest over $100-150 million in electric vehicle (EV) development. And has started work on its dedicated codenamed ‘L’ platform. Royal Enfield expects to sell 1.2-1.8 lakh electric motorcycles per annum. A prototype is expected to be showcased in the next 12 months. Validation by end 2023 would imply a ready for launch product by H2 2024.Given Royal Enfield’s marketing strategies, L-series EV platform will be utilised to create multiple body styles and will be marketed to global markets alongside India. In the meantime RE has to strategize for a balance between catering to existing classic bike fan base and its future EV customers.RE recently invested 50 million euros in Stark Future SL, a Spanish 2-wheel electric vehicle startupRE was allotted 55,363 Class A shares of Stark Future SL for a 10 percent stake in the EV startup. The transaction was completed on January 31, 2023. Both companies have entered into an agreement for research, technology sharing, technical licensing, and manufacturing of electric motorcycles. Operational since 2020, Stark Future SL has showcased its VARG electric motocross motorcycle.Financially, Royal Enfield has strong revenue and profit growth. However, its collaboration with Stark means high operational costs for now. Technologically, Royal Enfield has made significant investments in product development. And is yet to showcase its electric and digital technologies. While the manufacturer has a loyal customer base in India, its limited but growing international presence and brand recognition is an area of growth.Source More

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      2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Spied – 2 Test Mules, New Details

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      With improved performance numbers and new features, Himalayan 450 will be a better match against rivals like BMW G310GS, KTM 390 ADV and upcoming Hero Xpulse 3002023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Spied on road tests, Himalayan 450 is expected to debut at the EICMA 2023 that will be held in November this year. Launch in India is likely to take place next year. With the latest iteration of Himalayan, the focus is on overcoming limitations associated with the smaller capacity Himalayan 411. Furthermore, new features such as USD front forks will ensure tangible improvements in ride dynamics.Two test mules of the new 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 have now been spied. Thanks to these, we now have a closer look at the upcoming Himalayan 450. As compared to the current model, Himalayan 450 comes across as an evolved machine. It has a contemporary design with a largely rounded appearance that’s more pleasing to the eyes. Some of the retro flavour has been retained, as evident in features such as round headlamp, rear view mirrors and instrument dial.2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 New Spy ShotsDimensionally, Himalayan 450 will be quite close in comparison to current Himalayan. Things like seat height are expected to be around 800 mm, which is kind of a sweet spot in terms of achieving optimal balance and handling. Current Himalayan is 2,190 mm long, 840 mm wide and has ground clearance of 220 mm.Riding comfort seems just right, made possible with centrally mounted footpegs and ergonomically placed handlebar. Scooped-up rider seat should be able to provide adequate lumbar support. Just like other Royal Enfield bikes, customization options will be available for Himalayan 450. Apart from USD forks, other updates could include ride modes, GPS navigation, assist and slipper clutch and ride-by-wire system.2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 SpiedIt will get a fully digital instrument cluster, a first for RE. While Himalayan 450 will be a better equipped machine, Royal Enfield will ensure that it continues to offer the price advantage. Competitive pricing has always been an USP for the company and it will be available with Himalayan 450.2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 SpiedAs compared to current Himalayan that retails at a starting price of around Rs 2.2 lakh, Himalayan 450 is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 2.60 lakh to Rs 2.70 lakh. At this price point, it will work out cheaper than most other rivals including 390 Adventure that starts at Rs 3.04 lakh. All prices Ex-sh.Himalayan 450 performance, specsWhile current Himalayan is among the popular choices in its segment, enthusiasts have often found its 24.3 bhp and 32 Nm output a bit lacking at times. It’s especially true when negotiating steep inclines combined with loose gravel or muddy conditions. Himalayan 450 can do much better, as it is expected to generate around 30 bhp and 40 Nm.2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 SpiedIt may not be possible for Himalayan 450 to match each and every feature available with rivals. For example, KTM 390 Adventure comes with features such as state-of-the-art 5-inch full colour TFT display, WP APEX suspension, offroad mode, offroad ABS, cornering ABS and traction control system. However, Himalayan 450 will definitely narrow the performance gap. Combined with competitive pricing, Himalayan 450 could emerge as another bestseller for Royal Enfield. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Jan 2023 – Classic, Hunter, Meteor, Bullet, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield has reported a YoY growth of 27.04 percent in January 2023 backed by its 350cc rangeNew Royal Enfield Meteor 350Royal Enfield commands more demand for its bikes in the 350cc range that include the likes of Classic, Meteor, Hunter, Electra and Bullet. The above 350 range also adds some numbers to total sales. This range offers the Himalayan and the 650 Twins.Speaking of the 650 Twins, Royal Enfield rode into the new year with the launch of their 3rd motorcycle in the 650cc range – its most premium and expensive motorcycle – Super Meteor 650. This new RE comes in at a price tag of Rs 3,48,900 (ex-showroom).Royal Enfield Sales Jan 2023Sales in the past month stood at 74,746 units, up 27.04 percent from 58,838 units sold in Jan 2022. This was a volume growth of 15,908 units. Growth was seen in terms of domestic sales while exports were in the red.Royal Enfield bikes in the sub 350cc segment performed better than its larger offerings. Sales of the 350cc segment that commands an 8.78 percent share. Sales in this segment stood at 6,563 units in the past month, down 29.06 percent over 9,252 units sold in Jan 2022.Royal Enfield Sales Jan 2023Domestic sales improved by 36.15 percent to 67,702 units in Jan 2023 from 49,112 units sold in Jan 2022 while exports dipped 22.70 percent to 7,044 units in the past month from 9,112 units shipped in the same month of the previous year.A similar scenario existed in MoM sales. Sales growth for 350cc bikes suffered a de-growth of 8.56 percent. There had been 61,223 units and 7,177 units sold respectively in Dec 2022. Domestic sales also improved on a MoM basis by 13.17 percent as there had been 59,821 units sold in Dec 2022 while exports fell 17.89 percent from 8,579 units shipped in Dec 2022.Royal Enfield YTD SalesDuring the period April 2022 to Jan 2023, Royal Enfield sales stood at 6,91,116 units. This was a growth of 45 percent from 4,75,431 units sold from April 2021 to January 2022. Bikes in the 350cc range, Royal Enfield saw sales growth of 11 percent to 82,344 units from 74,346 units sold in the April-Jan 2022 period.Exports improved by 24 percent to 80,596 units in the April 2022-Jan 2023 period from 64,807 units shipped during the months of April 2021-Jan 2022. It is from early this month that the company will commence exports of the RE Super Meteor 650 –Astral, Interstellar and Celestial to global markets. This could allow the company to improve export numbers in the coming months. More

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      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Exports Start – 1st Units In The UK

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      There are three trim levels offered in UK for RE Super Meteor 650 – They are Astral, Interstellar and CelestialRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Exports StartThere is a lot riding on Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. The success of this motorcycle will help RE increase their dominance in the 500-700cc motorcycle segment globally. With the deliveries set to commence from February 1st in India, Royal Enfield’s first 650cc low-slung cruiser has now landed in the UK.Royal Enfield has now started exports of Super Meteor 650. First batch has landed in the UK and more markets are likely to follow soon. These will be delivered to customers already booked their new Super Meteor 650.RE Super Meteor 650 ExportsThis is the first batch of Super Meteor 650 that has been exported from India. Exports have started before deliveries have commenced in the domestic market. Usually a manufacturer starts exports a few months after the deliveries have started in the domestic market.It is likely that this practice is followed so that OEMs can iron out any issues, if any, found by first customers. But it seems like Royal Enfield is not going to follow this practice and is going to start deliveries in India as well as abroad simultaneously.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Export Spec – From India to the UKSuper Meteor 650 comes with a lot of firsts for the brand. It is the first Royal Enfield to get USD forks, and LED headlights and is the first 650cc bike to get a tripper screen as standard. Bottom line is that Royal Enfield has made a stellar attempt at this genre and is likely to get a lot of traction in markets like North America and Europe where the motorcycle cruiser community is huge. As of now, communities like these prefer Harley-Davidsons, Indians, and custom-built choppers with long-stroke engines.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Export Spec – From India to the UKPrices in the UKSuper Meteor 650 is now live on Royal Enfield UK website and retails for a starting price of GBP 6,799 (approx Rs. 6.87 lakh) for Astral trim offered in Astral Black, Astral Blue and Astral Green. GBP 6,999 (approx Rs. 7.07 lakh) for Interstellar trim offered in Interstellar Green and Interstellar Grey. Lastly, GBP 7,299 (approx Rs. 7.37 lakh) for Celestial is offered in Celestial Blue and Celestial Red. Note: All prices exclude taxes.Variant lineup is almost similar to that of India’s. Top Celestial trim is the only one to get a front windscreen and rear pillion backrest and other goodies. Most of these can be retrofitted to other trims with the Grand Tourer accessory pack announced in India. This pack is likely to be offered in the UK and other markets if demands for it soar.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Export Spec – From India to the UKUK-spec RE Super Meteor 650 is identical in terms of components and powertrains. It is still powered by the same 648cc parallel-twin engine making around 47 bhp of power and 52 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and gets a slipper clutch to aid riding comfort. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard too. More

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      Royal Enfield 650 Modified At Rs 1.5 L – Yamaha FZX LED, Fairing, Alloys

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      Because Royal Enfields are considered blank canvases, custom jobs like Kintsugi GT 650 fully-faired Cafe Racer are more appealing than stockRoyal Enfield 650 Modified by Renovatio Motor WorksDo you want a fully-faired Cafe Racer with a proper retro appeal? Your options are pretty much nonexistent. There needs to be more Cafe Racers in the affordable category, to begin with. We only have Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 of the past and Continental GT 650 of the present. If you still want a fully-faired Cafe Racer, after-market modders like Renovatio Motor Works are your best friends.This is a New-Delhi based modding company providing aftermarket custom jobs. Their latest modification is done on Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. The stock bike has been transformed into a fully faired Cafe Racer with a lot of flash value. It looks much more eye-catching than a stock bike and is a real head-turner.Royal Enfield 650 Modified by Renovatio Motor WorksRoyal Enfield – Kintsugi GT 650The name for this beauty, Kintsugi GT 650, was based on a concept of embracing flaws and imperfections. The enthusiastic Akash Kamble of Renovatio Motor Works has put in a lot of thought and effort in creating this eye candy of a machine for a customer. Modification cost is Rs. 1.5 lakh, over the cost of a base vehicle, and it is worth every penny.For starters, there was no effort to make it bulbous and look like a thick boy. Instead, this custom fairing is made to complement the sleek body and profile of a stock donor bike. This looks cohesive and like it was meant to go on a Continental GT 650. There are scoops on this fairing for air intake and exposed engine guard. There are frame sliders on this as well.Royal Enfield 650 Fully Faired Cafe RacerThe sleek front cowl houses an aftermarket headlight from Yamaha FZ-X with LED DRLs and a projector headlight intact. Turn indicators seem to be bar end types at front, while there are minimalist LED turn indicators at the rear. Bar end mirrors would have completed the look fabulously, but custom jobs usually go with the customer’s taste.Seat has a quilted pattern cover and a custom cowl. This cowl is removable and can accommodate a pillion. Taillight is integrated into this cowl and comes straight from a Benelli bike. Front forks, engine and exhaust system are finished in gloss black, which looks very appealing.Add-Ons18” Wire-spoke wheels from stock donor bike are replaced with 17” alloy wheels. Front-wheel is wrapped with 110/70-17 Apollo H1 Alpha and 150/60-17 at the rear. Front-wheel is finished in a tasty gold shade and at the rear, the owner requested a metal disc finished in gloss black to be incorporated without a welding job on rims. Kudos to the team to pull it off neatly.Kintsugi GT 650’s fuel tank, rear cowl and fairing are finished in Icy White with dashes of Cosmic Blue with golden pin striping. There are no changes mechanically and the 648 cc parallel-twin engine is retained with 47 bhp of power and 52 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Looking at the finished product, the quoted Rs. 1.5 lakh seems to be well worth it.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Dec 2022 – Classic, Bullet, Meteor, 650 Twins

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      Bullet 350 showed a surprising growth in both YoY and MoM analysis when most of its more popular siblings were witnessing drop in salesRoyal Enfield Sultan by Neev MotorcyclesAt the end of a typical year, people often hold themselves back from buying a new vehicle. A behavioural pattern observed across most segments. People often wait to get a new vehicle in the new year. Royal Enfield doesn’t seem to be immune from this pattern and suffers decline in Dec 2022.With a total of 59,821 units sold in domestic market, Royal Enfield couldn’t beat 65,194 units sold in December 2021 and 65,760 units sold in November 2022. As a result, there is an 8.24% YoY decline and a 9.03% MoM decline in the domestic market. Volume lost YoY was 5,373 and MoM was 5,939 units.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Dec 2022Classic 350 is still the highest-seller with 20,682 units sold. As opposed to 34,723 and 26,702 units sold a year ago and a month before respectively, Classic 350 fell into the red with a 40.44% YoY drop and a 22.55% MoM drop. Despite that, its share in overall RE sales stood at 34.57%.Hunter 350 fared better last month as it saw a 10.73% MoM gain by selling 17,261 units over 15,588. Volume gain stood at 1,673 units and market share of Hunter 350 was 28.85%. Next in line is Bullet 350 with 8,816 units. It is the only motorcycle in this list that registered a YoY growth of any sort and positive growth in both YoY and MoM analysis.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Dec 2022Volume gained by Bullet 350 stood at 755 units YoY and 605 units MoM. Meteor 350 took 4th place in Royal Enfield’s domestic sales with 6,298 units. When compared to 10,977 units sold last year and 7,694 units sold a month before, Meteor 350 lost 42.63% YoY and 18.14% MoM. Electra 350 sold 3,381 units and followed Meteor’s pattern.Sales dropped by 25.22% YoY and 18.92% MoM for Electra 300. Even though Himalayan lost 51.05% YoY by just managing to sell 2,257 units last month, sales improved MoM by 6.41%. The company’s current flagships Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 combined, sold 1,126 units only. Hence a decline of 51.06% YoY and 11.62% MoM was registered.Royal Enfield Exports Dec 2022Just like we saw with the domestic market, exports were dominated by Classic 350. With 2,652 units shipped, Classic 350 fell in the green throughout, unlike in the domestic market. Numbers grew by 33.74% YoY and 217.22% MoM. Classic 350’s market share in exports is 30.91%, up from 16.70% a month before. Volume gained YoY was 669 units and MoM was 1,816.Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Dec 2022Meteor 350 exports came close to Classic’s at 2,398 units. This too, saw positive growth throughout with 5.36% YoY growth and 581.25% MoM growth. Volume growth YoY was just 122 units, but volume growth MoM was a staggering 2,046 units. Royal Enfield shipped 1,657 Hunter 350 last month and saw a 31.04% MoM decline.Just like in domestic market, Himalayan sales grew MoM and fell YoY. With 1,531 units shipped, Himalayan saw a 38.44% YoY drop and 47.07% MoM growth. Lastly, 650 Twins’ figures dropped by 81.02% YoY and 8.82% MoM with just 341 units shipped. In total, Royal Enfield exports saw 0.42% YoY growth and 71.37% MoM growth. Volume growth stood at 36 units YoY and 3,537 units MoM. More