Why Royal Enfield halted Himalayan & Guerrilla 450 Production in June

In June 2025, Royal Enfield halted production of Himalayan 450 & Guerrilla 450. The reason: a shortage of rare-earth magnets, key to engine sensors and components.

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Rare-earth magnets are used in gear position sensors, alternators, and throttle systems. Mostly imported from China, any disruption hits production.

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Production of Himalayan 450, Guerrilla 450, and Scram 411 faced delays. All these use the new Sherpa 450 engine platform needing those magnets.

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June 2025 output dropped to 3,836 units, down from 6,568 a year earlier. This marks a 41% decline in production, as per SIAM data.

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China supplies 90%+ of the world’s rare-earth magnets. A disruption in supply led to temporary unavailability for Royal Enfield.

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Royal Enfield resolved the issue by switching to alternate materials. Normal production resumed after June 2025.

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