Joining the Himalayan 450 adventure bike and Guerrilla roadster in 2027 will be a third model on the same platform – a new Royal Enfield that will split the difference between the two, aptly named the Scram 450. Codenamed K2K (RE, you should’ve called the Himalayan this internally!), the Scram 450 will be powered by the same 452cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled ‘Sherpa’ engine seen on its siblings, but expect some chassis revisions and major styling differences.
- Scram 450 will have a unique design, a 19-inch front wheel
- Engine and feature set likely to be similar to Guerrilla, Himalayan
- India launch likely in Q1 2027
Royal Enfield Scram 450: What to expect?
Scram will sit between Guerrilla and Himalayan in RE’s line-up
Considering the Scram 450’s positioning within RE’s line-up, the first difference will be the move to a 19-inch front wheel, unlike the Himalayan’s 21-incher. Expect the rear to still be a 17-inch unit in the interest of keeping the seat height manageable, as well as the fact that both the Himalayan and Guerrilla come with a rear wheel of the same size. Dual-purpose tyres are going to be offered on the Scram to suit its intent, but it remains to be seen whether the wire-spoke rims will permit tubeless tyres. It also remains to be seen if Royal Enfield offers alloy wheels on the Scram 450 as it does on the Scram 440.
From what we have learnt, the Scram 450 will use a USD fork like the Himalayan but unlike the Guerrilla; a monoshock like its siblings will be present here. One mystery is how much travel will be available on the upcoming Scram 450. For reference, the Guerrilla 450 has 140mm/150mm (F/R) while the Himalayan has 200mm at both ends. In 2022, when Royal Enfield birthed the Scram 411, it used the Himalayan 411’s suspension with slightly lower travel as the starting point, and it could follow a similar strategy for the upcoming 452cc Scram.
While the Scram’s fuel tank shape appears to be similar to the Guerrilla’s, the entire seat and rear section will be unique to it. The Scram is going to have a scooped single-piece seat, but it will be a different unit than the Guerrilla’s. The seat will be flanked by a numbered board on both sides – a design element similar to the new 350cc Triumph Tracker 400. Expect the Scram to also have an upright riding position like the Himalayan but with some variances.
Like the Himalayan, the Scram 450 will have a tall beak and a conventional front mudguard. The idea behind this design is that the beak protects the rider from muck and stones pelted by the front wheel while riding off-road, whereas the conventionally mounted front mudguard brings in practicality on the road by protecting the radiator and the frame from debris.
While the Scram 450 will share its engine with the Himalayan and Guerrilla, it uses a new, upswept and more circular exhaust muffler compared to the slim one seen on its siblings. Expect output figures to be similar to the 40hp/40Nm of torque, if not the same. However, the company is likely to give the Scram a distinct tune and perhaps also play around with its final drive ratio.
In terms of features, the Scram 450 will carry forward RE’s round TFT display seen on its 452cc stablemates, as well as the Bear 650. This screen permits many functions, including the ability to screencast Google Maps from your smartphone directly onto the display. Expect switchable dual-channel ABS, riding modes and a slip/assist clutch to be a part of the package as well.
When it comes to price, the Royal Enfield Scram 450 will likely find a middle ground between the Guerrilla (Rs 2.49 lakh-Rs 2.72 lakh) and the Himalayan 450 (Rs 3.06 lakh-Rs 3.37 lakh). That said, this 452cc Scram is still quite a ways away, and you can expect it in Royal Enfield showrooms sometime in 2027, likely in the first half. The closest rivals to the Scram 450 will be the 350cc Triumph Scrambler 400 models (Rs 2.59 lakh-Rs 2.89 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi).
All Royal Enfield prices are ex-showroom, Chennai.
With inputs from KETAN THAKKAR
Ved Janve
