Cooperb Motorcycles, a UK-based Royal Enfield dealer, has introduced the Himalayan 450 Phantom Special Edition with off-road enhancements. The customized bike features improved suspension, a larger fuel tank, and other upgrades for adventure riding. It recently secured a class victory in a challenging enduro race in South Wales.
Royal Enfield's Himalayan 450, built on the new Sherpa 450 platform with a 452cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, has been enhanced by Cooperb Motorcycles into the Phantom Special Edition. This version targets off-road enthusiasts with bolt-on modifications while keeping the core engine stock for reliability.
Key upgrades include adjustable rear suspension from Hagon or K-Tech, with the latter offering preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front fork can be fitted with a K-Tech ProValve kit for better control over rough terrain. Fuel capacity increases from the stock 17 liters to a 23-liter Acerbis plastic tank, extending touring range. The bike also receives Royal Enfield's factory Rally seat, which adds 20mm to the height and features a flat top for easier weight shifting during off-roading. Additional protection comes from Acerbis parts such as knuckle guards, belly pans, engine case savers, and fork covers.
Performance tweaks involve an HP Corse exhaust, DNA induction kit for improved air intake, and a FuelX Pro Plus programmer allowing 10 air-fuel settings. Wheel options include stronger SM Pro tube-type rims and an 18-inch rear wheel for knobby tires, though these require tubes unlike the stock tubeless setup.
Priced from £10,299 (about $14,000 USD) for basic upgrades to £12,000 for fully loaded versions, the Phantom contrasts with the standard Himalayan's £5,850 cost. Its capabilities were proven in January 2026 at the Valleys X-Treme Lite enduro race in South Wales, where Cooperb entered three Phantoms. Rider Jake Edey won the Big Bike Single class, finishing 60th overall out of 240 entries and setting the fastest lap among twin-cylinder bikes.
“What really stood out was how much I enjoyed the whole experience,” Edey said. “The bike wasn’t just capable in extreme conditions — it was genuinely fun to ride. After a tough race, some sketchy moments, and plenty of laughs, I crossed the line winning the Big Bike Singles class and even set the fastest lap among the twin-cylinder bikes.”
