The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has built quite a name for itself among adventure lovers. With its capable Sherpa 450 engine and go-anywhere attitude, it’s a top pick for riders who love to mix highway cruising with off-road fun. But one thing that always bugged riders was the tube-type tyres that came with it. Anyone who’s dealt with a puncture in the middle of nowhere knows how tough it is to fix a tube tyre under the open sky.
To fix this, Royal Enfield brought out cross-spoke wheels as an official accessory. Launched back in September 2024, this setup allowed riders to finally switch to tubeless tyres on their Himalayan 450. For many, this meant fewer headaches on long rides. But there’s some news that’s got owners talking — the price for these wheels has gone up by quite a bit.
Big Price Hike For Existing Owners
If you already own a Himalayan 450, you probably know these cross-spoke wheels were a sweet deal. They were priced at about Rs 12,424 — not bad for peace of mind on long rides. Plus, since these came straight from Royal Enfield, there was no worry about warranty or fitting issues like you might face with third-party conversions.
Now, though, that deal looks different. The price for existing owners has shot up by over Rs 28,000. That means you’ll have to shell out Rs 40,645 if you want to swap your tube setup for the cross-spoke wheels. For a bike that starts around Rs 2.96 lakh (ex-showroom for the base Kaza Brown), that’s about 15% of the bike’s cost — just for wheels. That stings a bit for riders who were still deciding whether to upgrade.
Good News For New Buyers
The upside? If you’re buying a brand-new Himalayan 450, you still get the cross-spoke wheels at the older price of about Rs 11,000. You can add them through Royal Enfield’s ‘Make It Yours’ (MIY) program while booking your bike. So if you’re planning to pick up a Himalayan soon, it might be smart to choose this option right away.
There’s no clear word on how long this price for new buyers will last. It could stay to keep fresh sales rolling in, but knowing how quick prices can change, it’s best not to wait too long.
Still A Popular Choice
Even with this price bump, the Himalayan 450 remains one of Royal Enfield’s most loved bikes. Just last month, it was the 6th bestselling RE bike, with 1,489 units sold. In the 350cc–450cc segment, it outranked the KTM 390 Adventure — a solid rival in the ADV space.
Riders like the Himalayan 450 for its balance of price and performance. The cross-spoke wheels just make it more practical for the kind of rough-and-tumble travel it’s made for. Even with the new price, some riders might still find the upgrade worth it just to avoid the hassle of patching up a tube in the middle of nowhere.
If you already own the bike, the higher cost might feel steep, but at least you have the choice. And if you’re buying new, now’s a good time to tick that tubeless box while you can still snag it for cheaper. After all, when you’re far from home, one less worry can be worth every rupee.