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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan. 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. Royal Enfield Himalayan: 24.3 hp @ 6,500 rpm (411cc variant); 40.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm (450 variant) hp, 199 kg wet/curb weight (411cc variant); 196 kg (450 variant) weight, top speed 130 km/h (411cc variant, estimated; 450 variant approx. 160 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield Himalayan
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
24.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
32 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
199 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
24.3 hp @ 6,500 rpm (411cc variant); 40.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm (450 variant)
Torque
40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
32 Nm @ 4,250 rpm (411cc variant); 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (450 variant)
Top Speed
approx. 170 km/h (estimated; Royal Enfield does not officially publish top speed)
130 km/h (411cc variant, estimated; 450 variant approx. 160 km/h)
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg wet/curb weight (411cc variant); 196 kg (450 variant)
Fuel
approx. 3.5–4.0 L/100km (25–28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L, real-world average for 411cc variant)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
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
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Royal Enfield Himalayan
7.0/10

"A flawed but loveable gateway drug to adventure riding."

Pros
+Ridiculously easy to ride
+Genuine off-road competence
+Low maintenance running costs
Cons
Electrical gremlins bite hard
Fork seals leak frequently
Sluggish above 65mph

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SW-Motech KOBRA Handguard Kit Royal Enfield Himalayan
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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