This custom build is designed to make the Himalayan 450 tougher, and more capable than its stock form. While it only has bolt-on upgrades, this modified Royal Enfield Himalayan is priced from GBP 10,299 to GBP 12,000 (INR 12.73 lakh to Rs Rs 14.83 lakh), depending on the upgrades selected.

Although the suspension setup on the standard Himalayan 450 is already one of the best in the segment, the Phantom gets an even better suspension setup. Customers can choose an improved rear monoshock from Hagon or K-Tech, offering both, preload and compression damping adjustment. The K-Tech unit includes rebound adjustment for a more precise tuning. The spring rate is also set according to the rider's weight and riding style. Buyers can further upgrade the front fork with a K-Tech ProValve kit, which improves damping performance while retaining the standard fork design.

While the engine is the same 452cc unit, it gets some performance upgrades. These include a full-system exhaust from HP Corse, a DNA air intake kit and a FuelX Pro Plus fuel management system. Together, these changes aim to improve air intake, and fueling, leading to better throttle response. To improve touring range, the standard 17-litre fuel tank has been replaced with a larger 23-litre plastic unit from Acerbis. The bike also gets Royal Enfield's rally-style seat, which is 20mm higher than stock, increasing the seat height to 845mm in the highest setting. The rally seat allows the rider to better move on the seat while off-roading.

The Phantom uses the standard tubeless spoked wheels, but buyers can upgrade to lightweight and stronger SM Pro rims. There is also an option of a larger 18-inch rear wheel (stock bike gets a 17-inch wheel), which allows riders to choose from a wider range of off-road oriented tyres. For protection on rough trails, the Phantom gets wraparound handguards, engine case protection and fork guards from Acerbis.

Overall, the Phantom shows how the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be transformed into a much more serious off-road machine than it already is. The upgraded suspension, larger fuel tank and stronger components make it especially appealing for hardcore off-road riders who want to push the bike beyond normal adventure riding. However, with prices almost double the standard bike, the Phantom build may feel quite expensive and will likely appeal mainly to enthusiasts who want a personalised off-road setup.

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