The Royal Enfield Sherpa FT unveiled at Shed Auto show London, based on Himalayan 450.
At the 2024 Bike Shed Moto Show in London, a striking flat-tracker, named the Sherpa FT, was unveiled, crafted from a modified Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. This unique build features a classic flat tracker design, characterized by minimal bodywork, presumably crafted from carbon fiber, and a flat single-piece seat.
What’s New in Sherpa FT?
Royal Enfield has spared no effort in ensuring that the Sherpa FT is a high-performance machine. The bike has been stripped of all unnecessary parts required for road legality, including the lighting system and windshield. The stock handlebar has been replaced with a more accessible and wider Pro Taper handlebar, enhancing control. Additionally, a quick-throttle has been installed, providing better performance compared to the stock Royal Enfield adventure bike’s ride-by-wire throttle. The custom handlebar grips add to the bike’s unique appeal.
In terms of suspension, the inverted fork has been swapped for a Nitron telescopic fork, complemented by a Nitron monoshock at the rear. Following the flat tracker style, the bike is devoid of a front brake, while the rear sports a large disc with Brembo calipers. To enhance grip, bear claw footpegs have been added. The Sherpa FT rides on chunky Maxxis flat-track tires mounted on what appears to be 19-inch front and 18-inch rear alloy wheels.
The Sherpa FT boasts a custom aluminum sub-frame and a custom aluminum swingarm. While changes to the internals of the 40.02PS and 40Nm liquid-cooled engine remain undisclosed, the Arrow free-flow exhaust suggests improved performance.
Royal Enfield is likely to discontinue the existing FT411 flat tracker (based on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411) in favor of the Sherpa FT. This change is expected to occur later this year at Royal Enfield’s Slide Schools. While the FT411 was approximately 15kg lighter than the 199kg (kerb) Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, the Sherpa FT is anticipated to be even lighter than the stock Himalayan 450.
For those wondering about a potential production version of the Sherpa FT in India, Royal Enfield has a different plan. The manufacturer is developing a Royal Enfield Scram 440, based on the Royal Enfield Scram 411 but with a larger bore, promising increased power over its predecessor.
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