Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Kawasaki Versys-x 300. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 170 km/h (estimated; Royal Enfield does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Versys-x 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
25.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
172 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
25.9 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 170 km/h (estimated; Royal Enfield does not officially publish top speed)
155 km/h
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 3.5–4.0 L/100km (25–28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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
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