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All Bikes/Compare/Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Benelli Zenzero 350

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Benelli Zenzero 350

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Benelli Zenzero 350. 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. Benelli Zenzero 350: 29 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated based on class and engine displacement) hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Royal Enfield Himalayan Benelli Zenzero 350
Horsepower (hp)
24.3 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
32 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
175 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
24.3 hp @ 6,500 rpm (411cc variant); 40.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm (450 variant)
29 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated based on class and engine displacement)
Torque
32 Nm @ 4,250 rpm (411cc variant); 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (450 variant)
28 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
130 km/h (411cc variant, estimated; 450 variant approx. 160 km/h)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
199 kg wet/curb weight (411cc variant); 196 kg (450 variant)
175 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L, real-world average for 411cc variant)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated, official figures not widely published
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

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
Benelli Zenzero 350
Benelli Zenzero 350
6.5/10

"Charming urban scrambler if you find a clean, documented example."

Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Light and easy to maneuver
Cons
−Sparse dealer and parts network
−Electrical gremlins on older units
−Budget suspension needs careful inspection

Top 10 Accessories

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SW-Motech Crash Bar System Royal Enfield Himalayan
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Crash Bar System Royal Enfield Himalayan
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Motul · Engine Oil
10W-40 Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil JASO MA2
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Royal Enfield Himalayan
Touratech · Skid Plate
Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Royal Enfield Himalayan
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Oil Filter
Oil Filter for Benelli Zenzero 350
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Givi Trekker Outback 37L Side Cases Himalayan
Givi · Panniers
Givi Trekker Outback 37L Side Cases Himalayan
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Air Filter for Benelli Zenzero 350
Air Filter
Air Filter for Benelli Zenzero 350
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SW-Motech KOBRA Handguard Kit Royal Enfield Himalayan
SW-Motech · Hand Guards
SW-Motech KOBRA Handguard Kit Royal Enfield Himalayan
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Spark Plug for Benelli Zenzero 350
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug for Benelli Zenzero 350
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SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Mount Himalayan Handlebar
SW-Motech · GPS Mount
SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Mount Himalayan Handlebar
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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