Zongshen Rx3 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zongshen Rx3
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
24.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
32 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
178 kg
199 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary slightly by market)
24.3 hp @ 6,500 rpm (411cc variant); 40.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm (450 variant)
Torque
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
32 Nm @ 4,250 rpm (411cc variant); 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (450 variant)
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: real-world reports vary between 130–150 km/h)
130 km/h (411cc variant, estimated; 450 variant approx. 160 km/h)
Weight
178 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg wet/curb weight (411cc variant); 196 kg (450 variant)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 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
Zongshen Rx3
7.0/10
"Brilliant budget adventure bike if you're mechanically inclined and diligent."
Pros
+Punchy twin-cylinder engine
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Genuine off-road capable suspension
Cons
−Electrical connectors corrode quickly
−Resale value drops sharply
−Dealer support nearly nonexistent
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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