Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

KTM launched the 2025 390 Adventure X in India at Rs 2.91 lakh, while the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is priced from Rs 2.85 lakh to Rs 2.98 lakh (ex-showroom).

My father has taken over the keys and seen the brighter side of ADV life. And just to put his experience into perspective, he’s a tad overweight and reached the fine age of 63.

autoX Awards 2024: No longer just a rugged utility vehicle, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has a rather classy design with a curvier fuel tank, which lends it a big-bike appearance.

As the year comes to a close, it’s that time of the year where autoX gets together all the best cars and bikes of 2024 for its annual awards extravaganza. Starting with the most hyped bike launches of 2024, here’s a detailed look at the lineup that will compete for our 'best of' awards. From the humble TVS Jupiter 110 to the fire breathing Ninja ZX-6R.

The recently spotted test mule of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rally is equipped with a Rally Kit, featuring distinct components and unique body graphics that set it apart from the standard version.

You see, I have recently developed a new obsession, and it is more serious (and expensive) than any other obsession which I’ve had before it - offroading.

Does spending more money on an off-road motorcycle make you a better off-road rider? To find out, I set out on an adventure with two very capable Enduro-ready ADVs at two very different price points.

Does more money translate to better off-road skills? With an aim to find out and test our own limits in the process, Karan Mathur and Manav Sinha pick two very capable Enduro-ready ADVs at two very different price points to test which suits them best. The bikes in question - Ducati DesertX

Royal Enfield has launched the Himalayan in North America, following its introduction in India nine months ago. In India, the Himalayan competes against the KTM 390 Adventure, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X, the Yezdi Adventure, and the BMW G 310 GS.

It’s almost always someone new who eagerly grabs the keys to the Himalayan the moment they become available. This month, that someone is me.