Old vs New: Himalayan 411 vs 450 Compares Rugged Roots to Evolved Performance

The old model's price has probably come down, so if budget's the priority, a used 411 could be an option too.

Do the 411 and 450 look pretty different from each other too?

'Affordable and honest appeal' really captures the Himalayan's classic touring virtues as-is.

'Not fast, not refined' - that's a blunt take on the old model, but there were probably people who found that honesty itself charming.

With the displacement bump improving off-road capability, old-model fans might feel like it's gotten heavier.

Having known the plain simplicity of the old 411, I'm curious just how refined the 450 has become.