Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 452cc single producing 39.47 bhp and 40 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 196 kg the power-to-weight figure is 201 bhp per tonne, which ranks 8 of 14 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 451.6 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 39.5 bhp
- Torque
- 40 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 29 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 196 kg
- Fuel tank
- 17 L
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Ground clearance
- 230 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1510 mm
- Length
- 2245 mm
- Width
- 852 mm
- Height
- 1316 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Switchable ABS
- Front suspension
- Upside Down Fork, 43mm
- Rear suspension
- Linkage Type Monoshock
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 90/90-21
- Rear tyre
- 140/80-R17
Source: Royal Enfield official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Himalayan 450 weighs 196 kg with fluids, has an 825 mm seat, 230 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1510 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 17 litres, good for about 485 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 90/90-21 front and 140/80-R17 rear.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 390 Adventure, Guerrilla 450 and Scram 440
Against 390 Adventure, Guerrilla 450 or Scram 440, it gets usd front forks that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: tubeless tyres and alloy wheels, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Himalayan 450 has
- USD front forks
Rivals have, it lacks
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
Colours
- Kaza Brown
- Slate Poppy Blue
- Salte Himalayan Salt
- Kamet White
- Hanle Black
- Mana Black
Himalayan 450 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Himalayan 450?
- It uses a 452cc engine producing 39.47 bhp and 40 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Himalayan 450 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 825 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Himalayan 450 have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the Himalayan 450 have?
- 18 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Some are variant-specific.
Himalayan 450 from
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