# Liquid-Cooled Roadster Motorcycles Royal Enfield Will Debut Two New 'Himalayan' Motorcycle Models By Kanesa D | Published 2023-05-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-enfield References: [indiacarnews](https://www.indiacarnews.com/news/tiago-ev-beats-nexon-ev-toyota-leads-strong-hybrid-market-57854/) & [royalenfield](https://www.royalenfield.com/uk/en/)  [Royal Enfield](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-enfield-guerrilla-450) Introduces the 'RE Himalayan 450,' a new 450cc motorcycle with an LED headlight, turn-by-turn navigation, a 21-inch wire-spoke wheel, switchgear, an instrument console, and Bluetooth capabilities. The motorbike will have mono-shock units at the back and Showa USD front forks. The Himalayan 450 has dual-channel switchable ABS (anti-lock braking system) and front and rear disc brakes for braking and comes with a [six-speed gearbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-r-1300-r-roadster). Additionally, Royal Enfield will build a second [new motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triumph-thruxton-400-and-tracker-400) using the foundation of the new 'Himalayan 450.' The new motorbike will both use the same engine. It boasts a swooping spherical tank, a large single-piece seat, an LED lighting system, a liquid-cooled engine, and turn indicators from the 450 models. Interested consumers can visit Royal Enfield's website to learn more. Image Credit: Royal Enfield ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Liquid-cooled Roadster Motorcycles:** The development of liquid-cooled engines for roadster motorcycles presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the motorcycle industry. - **LED Lighting Systems for Motorcycles:** The incorporation of LED lighting systems into motorcycles creates disruptive innovation opportunities for motorcycle manufacturers. - **Smart Navigation Systems for Motorcycles:** The use of turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth capabilities in motorcycles create disruptive innovation opportunities for the motorcycle industry. ### Where This Applies - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** The development of liquid-cooled engines and LED lighting systems for motorcycles is an area of disruptive innovation within the traditional motorcycle manufacturing industry. - **Technology:** The integration of smart navigation systems, Bluetooth capabilities, and LED lighting systems present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology and motorcycle industries. - **Transportation Industry:** The use of innovative features like LED lighting systems, smart navigation, and liquid-cooled engines in motorcycles are part of the disruptive innovation taking place in the transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sporty Midrange Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-enfield-guerrilla-450.md) - [Black-Chrome Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/120th-anniversary-limited-edition-twins.md) - [Electric Cruiser Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elektrik01.md) - [Sculptural Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c6.md) - [Adventurous Comfort-Focused Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-norden-901-expedition.md) - [Water-Cooled Sportster Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harleydavidson-nightster.md) - [Liquid-Cooled Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canam-electric-motorcycles.md) - [Retro All-Terrain Motorcycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-honda-xl750-transalp.md) - [Versatile Sport-Touring Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporttouring-motorcycle.md)