Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Raid could debut in 2027

TusharK · 9th January 2024, 13:55

Royal Enfield is reportedly working on a more off-road-focused version of the Himalayan 450. Internally known as ‘Project K1X’, the new variant could be launched by 2027 as the ‘Himalayan 450 Raid’.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Raid could debut in 2027-royalenfieldhimalayanraid450rightrearthreequarter2.jpg

According to media reports, the Himalayan 450 Raid will come with several upgrades aimed at making it more suitable for the rough stuff. It is said that the bike could get fully adjustable suspension with improved ground clearance, engine guards and a rally sump.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Raid could debut in 2027-royalenfieldhimalayanraid450rightsideview3.jpg

The Himalayan 450 Raid could get a new exhaust that could boost the power output ever so slightly. Wirespoke wheels with tubeless tyres are likely to be offered as standard. The bike is also rumoured to be slightly lighter than the touring version.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Raid could debut in 2027-royalenfieldhimalayanraid450rightsideview1.jpg

The report also states that Royal Enfield had initially planned to launch the Raid version around the end of 2026, but may have been delayed. It has been speculated that the bike might be introduced at EICMA 2026, with an India launch in early 2027.

Source: Bikewale

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tharian · 9th January 2024, 13:59

I am waiting for the day RE enters the Dakar rally with a version of the Himalayan, and ridden by CS.

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TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,275 Thanked: 55,897 Times	Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Raid could debut in 2027 Royal Enfield is reportedly working on a more off-road-focused version of the Himalayan 450. Internally known as ‘Project K1X’, the new variant could be launched by 2027 as the ‘Himalayan 450 Raid’. According to media reports, the Himalayan 450 Raid will come with several upgrades aimed at making it more suitable for the rough stuff. It is said that the bike could get fully adjustable suspension with improved ground clearance, engine guards and a rally sump. The Himalayan 450 Raid could get a new exhaust that could boost the power output ever so slightly. Wirespoke wheels with tubeless tyres are likely to be offered as standard. The bike is also rumoured to be slightly lighter than the touring version. The report also states that Royal Enfield had initially planned to launch the Raid version around the end of 2026, but may have been delayed. It has been speculated that the bike might be introduced at EICMA 2026, with an India launch in early 2027. Source: Bikewale Link to Team-BHP news
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tharian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SBC Posts: 3,986 Thanked: 8,041 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Raid could debut in 2027 I am waiting for the day RE enters the Dakar rally with a version of the Himalayan, and ridden by CS.
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