Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Royal Enfield Himalayan produces 24.3 hp @ 6,500 rpm (411cc variant); 40.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm (450 variant); Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Honda Africa Twin wins by 78 hp.

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Royal Enfield Himalayan 130 km/h (411cc variant, estimated; 450 variant approx. 160 km/h), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Honda Africa Twin is the faster of the two.

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Royal Enfield Himalayan 199 kg wet/curb weight (411cc variant); 196 kg (450 variant), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg). Royal Enfield Himalayan is lighter by 27 kg.

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Royal Enfield Himalayan 3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L, real-world average for 411cc variant), Honda Africa Twin 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Royal Enfield Himalayan 7.0/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Honda Africa Twin scores higher on the overall verdict. Royal Enfield Himalayan caveat: You prioritise speed, reliability, or long motorway miles. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Royal Enfield Himalayan is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 24.3 hp is manageable. The Honda Africa Twin is better held for a second bike.

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Royal Enfield Himalayan: 199 kg, 24.3 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Honda Africa Twin

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Honda Africa Twin. 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. Honda Africa Twin: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present) hp, 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.