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Royal Enfield Scrambler 450

Himalayan engine, road tyres, less luggage rack

Royal Enfield handlebar and analogue speedometer with digital trip display seen from the rider's seat on a green fuel tank

Expected launch: Mid 2026
Likely on-road price: ₹2.85 – 3.05 lakh on-road

Expected key specifications

Engine	452cc liquid-cooled single (Sherpa)
Expected power	~39–40 BHP
Braking	Dual-channel ABS, switchable rear
Expected mileage	~30–33 kmpl

These numbers are our estimates from dealer talk and spy shots, not company-confirmed specs.

Royal Enfield has an excellent liquid-cooled 452cc motor sitting in the Himalayan and no reason to keep it there. A scrambler using the same engine with a 19-inch front wheel, shorter suspension and a flat seat is the obvious next move, and camouflaged bikes have been doing rounds in Chennai traffic since spring.

This is the one I would tell a friend to wait for if they are torn between a Classic 350 and a Himalayan. You get the newer engine and six speeds, but you are not lugging around a windscreen and a 21-inch wheel you never use in the city.

Where I would be careful is the running cost. The 452 is a modern liquid-cooled engine, and that means a coolant change on the schedule, a pricier oil filter and a service bill that lands closer to ₹4,500 than the ₹2,800 a Classic 350 owner is used to. Not a dealbreaker, just budget for it honestly.

If it lands under ₹3 lakh on road with alloy wheels as an option, I think it outsells the Himalayan in cities. Most people buying an ADV in India never leave tarmac, and they know it.

What we expect vs what we wish for

What we expect

The Himalayan's 452 motor with a six-speed box
19-inch front wheel and shorter suspension travel
Flat scrambler seat, no windscreen
Alloy wheel option for road riders

What we wish for

Service cost closer to the 350 than the Himalayan
Kerb weight trimmed below 190 kg
Simple analogue-plus-TFT console instead of a heavy screen
On-road pricing that stays under ₹3 lakh

Watch for: Service cost per visit — the 452 motor needs different oil and a slightly pricier filter.

What it will be up against

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Triumph Scrambler 400 X
Honda CB350RS
Yezdi Scrambler

Frequently asked questions

Is the Royal Enfield Scrambler 450 confirmed?

Not officially. Camouflaged test bikes have been spotted repeatedly around Chennai, and the engine already exists, which is why we treat it as likely rather than speculative.

What will it cost?

Our estimate is ₹2.85 to ₹3.05 lakh on road, slotting just under or alongside the Himalayan 450 depending on variant.

Scrambler 450 or Himalayan 450?

City riders and weekend highway users should take the scrambler. If you genuinely ride broken mountain roads with luggage, the Himalayan's 21-inch wheel and taller suspension still win.

How expensive is servicing the 452 engine?

Expect roughly ₹4,000 to ₹5,000 per paid service in a metro, versus around ₹2,800 for an air-cooled 350.

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