Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Exhibition Confirmed for ABR Festival 2025
Royal Enfield ramps up its presence at Ragley Hall with an “immersive” Himalayan showcase, full test ride lineup, and Nick Sanders finale
Royal Enfield will be returning to the Adventure Bike Rider Festival at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire (June 26 to 29), and the new Himalayan 450 will be firmly in the spotlight.
Following a strong showing in 2024, which, according to Royal Enfield, saw nearly 700 test rides taken, Royal Enfield is back with its full demo fleet and an immersive new exhibition centred around its flagship adventure bike.
The Himalayan 450 will be the focus of a dedicated ‘Immersion Tent’, where visitors can get up close with a range of bikes fitted with RE’s Genuine Motorcycle Accessories (GMA) and hear directly from the design team, most notably, Lead Designer Steve Everitt.
Inside the tent, Royal Enfield will be detailing the bike’s full development story, from the new 452cc liquid-cooled Sherpa engine to the revised chassis for 2025. Engineers and brand experts will be on hand all weekend to walk visitors through the design and evolution from the original 411 to the latest 450.
Elsewhere, the Royal Enfield Community Tent will offer riders a chance to connect with Ride Partners such as Moto Junkies, Biker BnB and Vintage Rides. On top of that, Royal Enfield’s full 2025 model range will also be available to ride throughout the weekend. On- and off-road test rides can be booked from 9am daily, with rides starting from 10am. Taking into account how busy it can get, booking on early would be sensible.
Adding to the action will be veteran adventurer Nick Sanders, who finishes his 30,000km ‘Edge of Europe’ trip at the festival, riding a Royal Enfield Bear 650. He’s set to make several appearances across the weekend, including a headline arrival on Thursday afternoon and multiple talks on the Travellers and Himalayan stages.
Royal Enfield is also hosting a ‘Himalayan Master Class’ stage curated by Vanessa Ruck (aka The Girl on a Bike), featuring a full schedule of talks across the weekend. Topics range from capturing better photos on your travels to an in-depth look at the Himalayan’s evolution, plus insight into India’s riding scene.
Royal Enfield Himalayan ABR Festival Stage Highlights:
- Documenting Adventures – Tom Perkins & Guests – Friday, 2:20pm
- Himalayan Evolution: From Start to End – Mark Wells & Team – Saturday, 10:10am
- Indian Adventure Culture Panel – Saturday, 2:20pm
- Nick Sanders Presentation – Saturday, 4:50pm
To top it off, current Royal Enfield owners can grab a free coffee from the brand’s coffee bar simply by flashing their key or a few pics of their bike to the staff.
Whether you’re interested in the new Himalayan 450, planning your next ride abroad, or just keen to talk travel with Nick Sanders, Royal Enfield’s setup at ABR Festival 2025 looks to be well worth the stop.
You may also like to read our Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 review.
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