Honda Varadero 125 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Varadero 125
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Horsepower (hp)
14.8 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.5 Nm
40 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
— km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
152 kg
196 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
14.8 hp @ 10,000 rpm
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
10.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
approx. 170 km/h (estimated; Royal Enfield does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
152 kg (wet/curb weight)
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
approx. 3.5–4.0 L/100km (25–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Varadero 125
7.5/10
"The best-built 125 money can buy, with real-world limitations."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda twin engine
+Excellent fuel economy
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Genuinely struggles on motorways
−Expensive fairing replacements
−Carburetor needs regular attention
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
7.8/10
"The best Himalayan yet, and used prices make it irresistible."
Pros
+Sherpa engine genuinely impressive
+Capable suspension, no complaints
+Useful TFT navigation system
Cons
−Early software bugs persist
−Cramped for taller riders
−Parts availability still patchy