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Royal Enfield has finally launched the much-awaited tubeless wire-spoked wheels for the Himalayan 450. The ADV motorcycle was launched almost a year ago and was only offered with tubed spoked wheels, which was a bit of a hassle to manage, in terms of punctures and the subsequent repair.

New Himalayan 450 customers now get the option of tubeless wire-spoked wheels which are available as an accessory through Royal Enfield’s ‘Make it Yours’ platform and are priced at Rs 11000. Starting from October 3 onwards, current Himalayan 450 owners can also buy the new tubeless rims from their closest dealership. This, however, will cost them Rs 12424.

Himalayan tubeless

The new tubeless wire-spoked wheels add a new layer to the capability of the Himalayan 450, offering reliability on adventures. In case of a puncture, they can be patched up without removing the tyre off the rim.

Prices of the Himalayan 450 with tubeless wire-spoke wheels (booked through MiY) (ex-showroom, Chennai)

Kaza Brown:                              Rs 2,96,000
Slate Himalayan Salt:               Rs 3,00,001
Slate Himalayan Poppy Blue:  Rs 3,00,001
Kamet White:                             Rs 3,04,000
Hanle Black:                               Rs 3,09,000