Vintage Motors Korea (Royal Enfield Korea), the Korean dealer for the Chennai-based midsize motorcycle manufacturer, has opened bookings for the two 452cc bikes in the domestic market.
15 Jan 2025 | 3546 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk
Vintage Motors Korea (Royal Enfield Korea), the official importer of Royal Enfield motorcycles, has announced that it will start pre-orders for the completely redesigned 'Himalayan 450' model and the 'Guerrilla 450' model, which were unveiled for the first time in Barcelona, Spain last year.
The Himalayan 450 model has undergone ...
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Vintage Motors Korea (Royal Enfield Korea), the official importer of Royal Enfield motorcycles, has announced that it will start pre-orders for the completely redesigned 'Himalayan 450' model and the 'Guerrilla 450' model, which were unveiled for the first time in Barcelona, Spain last year.
The Himalayan 450 model has undergone a major upgrade over its predecessor, the Himalayan 411, and has been highly praised by off-road riders around the world since its launch. In particular, in Korea, it had its first public showing at the Moto Himalayan Changtang event held by Royal Enfield Korea in 2024.
The Guerrilla 450 model, which is also available for pre-order, is the most aggressively styled roadster motorcycle in Royal Enfield's history. Along with its luxurious finish and outstanding quality, this model boasts light handling and performance, providing a dynamic riding experience for everyone, from beginners to veteran riders.
According to Song Dae-chan, General Manager of Royal Enfield Korea, "We have been negotiating with Royal Enfield India Headquarters for one year in order to provide the most reasonable consumer price in the world to our customers outside of India."
Lee Myung-joo, Head of Marketing Team, added: "Royal Enfield motorcycles are the beginning of pure motorcycling that can be explored from urban riding to country roads, and even to Southeast Asia, Ladakh, and the Himalayas in India, beyond a simple means of transportation. We will create a fun riding culture at home and abroad with more owners."
The Himalayan 450 model will be available in Korea at 6.99 million won, which is about 1.5 million won cheaper than the global price, and the Guerrilla 450 model will be available at 5.99 million won. Pre-orders at Royal Enfield Korea will be open until February 12, 2025.
Royal Enfield exports in April-December 2024 rise 35% to 72,220 units
Royal Enfield, which registered best-ever annual wholesales of 857,378 units in India in CY2024, up 4%, is witnessing improved offtake on the export front.
In the first nine months of FY2025, Royal Enfield has exported a total of 74,220 motorcycles, up 35% YoY (CY2023: 54,786 units). In FY2024, the OEM had shipped 77,937 units, down 22% YoY (FY2023: 1,00,055 units).