Kawasaki Versys-x 300 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
Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
25.9 Nm
40 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
— km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
196 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
25.9 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
approx. 170 km/h (estimated; Royal Enfield does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
approx. 3.5–4.0 L/100km (25–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Versys-x 300
7.2/10
"A genuinely capable small adventurer let down by budget suspension and motorway manners."
Pros
+Genuine adventure bike capability
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Excellent low-speed manageability
Cons
−Struggles on long motorway stints
−Suspension embarrassingly basic
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
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