2026 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
The Himalayan 450 was shaped by the mountains it's named for, and you feel that the second the trail turns rough.
Model shown: Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in Mana Black, $6,799 MSRP
Starting at $5,999 MSRP
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MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. It does not include freight, setup, the $85 doc fee, taxes or registration; each bike in stock shows its total price.
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Key figures
- Engine
- 452cc
- Power
- 39.5 hp
- Torque
- 29.5 ft-lb
- Seat height
- 32.5 in
- Curb weight
- 432 lb
Warranty and service
3-year factory warranty
Unlimited mileage, from Royal Enfield.
Our take on the Himalayan 450
Royal Enfield's liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 single pulls clean and strong out of tight switchbacks and loose climbs, and the bike carries its weight low enough to feel calm and planted on gravel and sand. Pick a climb that looks a little ambitious and the Himalayan makes it feel doable, which is thrilling every single time. It holds a steady pace on pavement too, so the ride out to the trailhead is part of the fun.
Day to day, the adjustable two-piece seat keeps rider and passenger comfortable, and the slim seat and tank make it easy to get your feet down at a stop. Splashing through a creek on this bike is the kind of fun that turns a day ride into a story you tell for years.
What the reviewers say
“The best of the Himalayan comes out in the dirt. The bike handles well and predictably, and the suspension is quite good right out of the box.”
Cycle NewsKit Palmer, September 2024Read the review on Cycle News (opens in a new tab) “This bike is way better off-road than it has any business being, and is also dramatically improved on the street, whether that’s a curvy mountain pass or an open freeway.”
MotorcyclistKurt Spurlock, August 2024Read the review on Motorcyclist (opens in a new tab) “Retaining the same happy go lucky character of the original Himalayan it's a very easy bike to ride and as unintimidating as they come.”
MCNMichael Guy, November 2023Read the review on MCN (opens in a new tab)
Specifications
Engine and transmission
- Engine
- Liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
- Capacity
- 452cc
- Bore x stroke
- 3.31 x 3.21 in
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Maximum power
- 39.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 29.5 ft-lb @ 5,500 rpm
- Fuel system
- Electronic fuel injection, 42mm throttle body, ride by wire system
- Starting
- Electric start
- Lubrication
- Semi-dry sump
- Clutch
- Wet multiplate, slip & assist
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
All specifications
Chassis
- Frame
- Steel, twin spar tubular frame
- Front suspension
- Upside down fork, 43mm
- Front wheel travel
- 7.9 in
- Rear suspension
- Linkage type mono-shock
- Rear wheel travel
- 7.9 in
- Front tire
- 90/90-21
- Rear tire
- 140/80 R 17
- Front brakes
- Hydraulic disc brake, 320mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper
- Rear brakes
- Hydraulic disc brake, 270mm ventilated disc, single piston caliper
- ABS
- Dual channel ABS, switchable
- Instruments
- 4 inch round TFT display with phone connectivity, full map navigation (powered by Google Maps), media controls
- Headlight
- LED headlamp
- Tail light
- Integrated turn & tail lamp, all LED
- Charging
- USB Type C charging point
Dimensions and capacities
- Length
- 88.4 in
- Width
- 33.5 in
- Height
- 51.8 in
- Seat height
- 32.5 to 33.3 in (standard seat); optional low seat 31.7 to 32.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 59.4 in
- Ground clearance
- 9.1 in
- Dry weight
- 399 lb
- Curb weight
- 432 lb
- Fuel tank
- 4.5 gal
Warranty and service
- Factory warranty
- 3 years, unlimited mileage, with roadside assistance
What comes standard
- Dual-channel ABS, switchable
- Tripper Dash: 4-inch round TFT with Google Maps navigation, phone connectivity and media controls
- Ride-by-wire with four riding modes
- Switchgear with joystick control
- Slip and assist clutch
- Adjustable two-piece seat
- LED headlamp
- USB Type-C charging point
2026 Himalayan 450, from Royal Enfield’s U.S. site (opens in a new tab) as of October 11, 2026, in US units. Specifications are the manufacturer’s and may change.
Ride it, own it, keep it running
Why buy it from SCM
We ride, so we understand
Ortega Highway, Angeles Crest, the track and the commute. Ask us about the bike, the gear or the route, and you get an answer from someone who has been there. Meet the team
Pickup or delivery
Pick it up here, set up and test ridden by our techs. Need it delivered? Ask us about delivery options. How it works
Questions riders ask
What's the seat height?
The standard two-piece seat sits at 32.5 inches and adjusts to 33.3 inches. Royal Enfield also makes an optional low seat at 31.7 inches, adjustable to 32.5 inches, for a closer reach to the ground.
Himalayan 450 or Bear 650?
They're Royal Enfield's two bikes that like the dirt. The Himalayan is the adventure bike, with the 452cc Sherpa single, a 21-inch front wheel, 7.9 inches of travel at each end and 9.1 inches of ground clearance. The Bear is a road scrambler on the 648cc twin, with 19-inch and 17-inch spoked wheels, made for back roads and the odd graded dirt road.
What do the riding modes do?
Ride-by-wire gives you four riding modes, so you can tune throttle response to the surface and your mood. The ABS can also be switched off for sand and loose ground, which makes the dirt a whole lot more fun, and the joystick lets you control the dash without taking your hand off the bar.
Compare it with other Royal Enfields
Himalayan 450 and Bear 650 compared
Choose the Bear 650 if…
- Your adventure is the long way home: back roads, canyon loops and a dirt road now and then.
- You want a twin that pulls hard low in the revs.
- You love the 1960s scrambler look.
Choose the Himalayan 450 if…
- Your trips keep going where the pavement runs out.
- You want long-travel suspension, a 21-inch front wheel and real ground clearance.
- You often ride loaded, with bags or a passenger.
- You want a bigger tank for longer days between stops.
We have both the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the Triumph Scrambler 400, and a lot of riders cross-shop them. Come sit on both, side by side.
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MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. It does not include freight, setup, the $85 doc fee, taxes or registration; each bike in stock shows its total price. How our prices work
Tax, license, registration, government fees, any finance charges and any electronic filing fee are extra.