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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Royal Enfield Himalayan tubeless spoke wheel prices hiked for new buyers
Royal Enfield has increased prices for the tubeless spoke wheels on the Himalayan 450 for new buyers. The tubeless cross-spoke wheels on the Royal Enfield Himalayan are now priced at ₹17,350, compared to the original launch price of ₹11,224. Notably, the bike maker recently increased the cross-spoke wheel prices for the existing Himalayan 450 owners from ₹12,424 to ₹40,645. New buyers will now pay a difference of ₹ 4,926 on the tubeless wheels, albeit the difference is not as significant as the one existing Royal Enfield Himalayan buyers will have to shell out. Royal Enfield Himalayan Tubeless Cross-Spoke Wheels Get More Expensive Royal Enfield introduced its cross-spoke tubeless wheels at a remarkably affordable price, which attracted several new and existing customers to bring them home. However, the competitive pricing seems to have only benefitted early-bird buyers. The updated price for the cross-spokes is now listed on the Royal Enfield MIY configurator and represents an additional cost over the ex-showroom price of the motorcycle. New buyers will now pay a difference of ₹4,926 on the tubeless wheels, albeit the difference is not as significant as the one existing Himalayan buyers will have to shell out. Also Read : Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 and Himalayan Electric teased for the first time Existing Royal Enfield Himalayan will have to shell out over ₹ 40,000 for the tubeless cross-spoke wheels That said, Royal Enfield is still offering its cross-spoke wheels at a more competitive price than its rivals. Triumph recently introduced tubeless cross-spoke wheels with the Scrambler 400 XC. The motorcycle commands a ₹27,000 premium over the standard Scrambler 400 X, which brings a new paint scheme, better underbelly protection, and the new tubeless spoked wheels. However, for customers looking to buy the wheels separately, the cross-spokes cost a whopping ₹72,000. We've explained the pricing for the Scrambler 400 XC tubeless spoke wheels in a separate story. Apart from RE and Triumph, KTM offers tubeless spoke wheels on the new-gen 390 Adventure S variant, which carries a ₹65,000 premium over the 390 Adventure X trim that comes equipped with alloy wheels. Watch: Royal Enfield Himalayan review: Adventure icon with brand new fashion Larger Royal Enfield Himalayan Coming Soon In related news, Royal Enfield recently showcased test mules of a larger Himalayan being tested somewhere in Ladakh. The middleweight adventure offering is expected to be powered by a larger twin-cylinder motor with a 700-750 cc displacement, while the electrified Himalayan - Him-E - accompanied the ADV as well. We could see the production version of the bigger Himalayan arriving globally towards the end of this year. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date:
India Today
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Himalayan 750 tested by the CEO of Royal Enfield
After the launch of the new generation Himalayan, speculation was that the company would launch a higher-capacity variant of the speculations have now come true as the company has shared images of what seems like a twin-cylinder Royal Enfield Himalayan. It is believed that this new motorcycle will sport a higher capacity than the 650 twin. Possibly it is going to be a 750cc, oil-cooled, parallel-twin engine offering around 50bhp and 60Nm of bike is quite obviously undergoing high-altitude performance testing in Ladakh. The bike will ride on a 19-inch front wheel, while the rear wheel will be a 17-inch unit. The new Himalayan will also sport tubeless wire-spoke wheels, something which enthusiasts have been asking for a long also seems from the picture that the new Himayalan 750 will come with USD in the front. Pictures also reveal a comprehensive all-digital instrument panel along with completely new bodywork, which hides the new chassis and subframe. It seems that Royal Enfield will provide a headlamp unit similar to the Himalayan the Himalayan 750 is still under development, Royal Enfield currently offers the Himalayan 450. This model is powered by a 451cc liquid-cooled engine. It delivers 40.02bhp at 8,000rpm and 40Nm of torque at 5,500rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and features a slip-and-assist clutch. Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
NDTV
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450; Long Term Review Report 2: A Friend For All Seasons
Kolkata/Delhi: Just when I thought the Himalayan 450 could do everything comfortably, I was looking straight into a storm. No predictions of rain, the monsoon still a few months away, I was motoring my way through the Ghats of Koderma (Jharkhand-Bihar). It began to pour. It was one of those rare days of the season when the rain gods were in the mood to blow everything away. People of eastern India call it 'Kalbaisakhi'. At least 200 kilos of luggage, I was time-bound for Delhi; my destination 1,000 kilometres afar. Slow, vision restricted, and gears all wet, I continued my journey on the Himalayan. This journey, in fact, began a few weeks ago with the thought of taking a break from work. I've been living with Royal Enfield's adventure tourer for a few months now, clocking over 3,000 kilometres. While the Himalayan is capable of filling many boots at once, my target was to double the odometer, if not more, in quick time. Delhi to Kolkata is roughly 1,500 kilometres, which takes around 30 hours on a two-wheeler. I was alone. The idea was to explore, go off the beaten path, improvise impulsively, and enjoy the journey rather than just reaching the destination. It had packed my bag for a few weeks, and the Himalayan took all of it in its stride effortlessly. It almost behaved like a tamed elephant, ready to carry whatever you throw at it. Full-size luggage boxes, a 65-litre tail bag and a 15-litre tank bag - easy mounting points on the sub-frame, sari guard and pannier, Himalayan did gain some weight but not discomfort. Royal Enfield Himalayan is at home on the highways. Be it the pleasant riding triangle or the grunt from the 452-cc, liquid-cooled engine, putting hours on the saddle and leaving miles behind is easy on the Himalayan. Cruising at 90-100 kmph suits the motorcycle. A healthy efficiency of over 32 kmpl can be easily achieved. Then there were highways which invited you to ride faster. On my way out of Delhi, Yamuna and Taj expressways to Lucknow and Purvanchal expressway thereafter, I could push the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 a little harder, hovering between 105 and 115 kmph. While speed is not an issue, the vibrations are. It gets buzzy on the pegs and handlebar at higher revs and after a point, tiring. I had to stop at a local mechanic for a quick fix. Extra layers of grip on the throttle did help cut down on the vibrations. The Himalayan requires a few accessories, especially on cross-country tours. There are always lesser-known routes -- dimly lit, beyond what Google Maps can comprehend -- it gets difficult. They slowed the Himalayan down. The LED highlights, for instance, need auxiliary light support for clear visibility. I wouldn't mind cruise control on the motorcycle either. On highways that are boring and dead straight, cruising with the help of electronic aides is a boon. Also Read: I went for a regular check-up before the journey. kept a few tools and spares in the boxes. I, thankfully, hadn't had to use any of them. Royal Enfield Himalayan has plenty working for it. A competent tourer, which you may choose without breaking the bank, Himalayan is composed on almost all kinds of tarmac, even without them. The cross-spoke, tubeless tyres have resolved the flat tyre issue. I, for a solo rider, understand very few motorcycles would be as wholesome as a Himalayan under Rs 5 lakh. It's 7,500 kilometres and 4 months later, it's time to park my ride.
