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ProtectionVPS Handguards
Aluminium backbone guards that survive real crashes, not just wind.
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Royal Enfieldadventure
Himalayan 450
452 cc / 40 hp / 196 kg / 2025
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025
The honest adventure bike that made the establishment nervous.
54.2/ 100
Scored within adventure, methodology here
€5,950
list price
- power
- 40 hp
- wet weight
- 196 kg
- tank range
- 486 km
The short version
The Himalayan 450 replaced an agricultural icon with a genuinely modern bike: liquid cooled Sherpa engine, a round TFT with Google Maps navigation and real touring range from its 17 litre tank. It is slower and heavier than the KTM, and costs 2,000 EUR less.
Where it wins
- 17 litre tank and frugal single give nearly 500 km of range
- Three year warranty beats every rival here
- Adjustable seat height and friendly manners for new riders
Where it loses
- 196 kg wet is a lot for 40 hp offroad
- No traction control and basic suspension
Score breakdown
Engine and performance
9.4 / 25Handling and chassis
6.3 / 20Value
13.3 / 20Practicality
12.2 / 15Technology
5.4 / 10Reliability and ownership
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Full specs
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Sherpa single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 452 cc |
| Power | 40 hp at 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.20 hp/kg |
| Chassis | |
| Wet weight | 196 kg |
| Front suspension | Showa 43 mm inverted, 200 mm |
| Front adjustability | Non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock, 180 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Preload only |
| Front brake | 320 mm, axial 2-piston |
| ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Dimensions | |
| Seat height | 825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L |
| Claimed consumption | 3.5 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 486 km |
| Ownership | |
| Price | €5,950 |
| Service interval | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 20,000 km |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Equipment | |
| Dash | TFT |
| Ride modes | Yes |
| Traction control | No |
| Quickshifter | Not available |
| Cruise control | Not available |
| Connectivity | Yes |
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Parts and upgrades for the Himalayan 450
Upgrades owners actually fit, at typical retail prices. Shop links are affiliate links: buying through them supports the site and costs you nothing extra.
Royal Enfield Genuine
ProtectionEngine Guard
Wraps the Sherpa engine for the drops gravel roads guarantee.
€129typical price
Royal Enfield Genuine
ErgonomicsTouring Seat
Softer foam for the all-day distances this bike invites.
€139typical price
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LuggageAdventure Panniers and Rails
Metal boxes, sensible price. The touring Himalayan starter kit.
€449typical price
Royal Enfield Genuine
StylingTouring Screen
Taller screen that earns its keep past 90 km/h.
€99typical price