The Himalayan 450 has received tubeless spoked rims nearly a year after RE launched the bike.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Tubless Wheels
These are optional extras and will cost you Rs 11,000, which is superb pricing for an option like this.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Tubless Wheels
While these were available on bikes exported from India, bikes sold here didn't get it because BIS certification caused a delay. .
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Tubless Wheels
Tubes for the Himalayan’s tyres are also relatively harder to source due to the tyre sizes, which has further increased the complexity of fixing a puncture.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Tubless Wheels
To put things in perspective, similiar options from premium manufacturers like Ducati, BMW and Honda cost well over Rs 1 lakh.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Tubless Wheels
The wheels cost Rs 12,424 if purchased through a dealership, which can be done from October 3.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Tubless Wheels
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Tubless Wheels
Is priced between Rs 2.85 lakh and Rs 2.98 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai).