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Hero Xpulse 210 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Hero Xpulse 210 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Xpulse 210 and Himalayan 450. Hero Xpulse 210 Price starts at Rs.1.76 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs.2.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Hero Xpulse 210 is 1 cylinder, 210 cc Engine can generate 24.2 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a 1 cylinder, 452 cc Engine can generate 39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Xpulse 210 provides a mileage of 38 kmpl (base model), and Himalayan 450 has a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model). Hero Xpulse 210 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in 1 colours & 4 variants.

Xpulse 210 vs Himalayan 450

Key HighlightsHero Xpulse 210Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
PriceRs.1.76 LakhRs.2.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity210 cc452 cc
Power24.2 bhp @ 9250 rpm39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range38 kmpl30 kmpl
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Hero Xpulse 210 Base bike
Base
Rs. 1.76 Lakh
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 STD bike
STD
Rs. 2.85 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.97 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.20 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.4
4.2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Displacement
210 cc
452 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
-
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
276
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Telescopic Front Forks with 210mm Travel
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
32
Front Wheel Size
21
21
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
32
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Spoke
Front Suspension
Telescopic Front Forks with 210mm Travel
UpsidDowFork43mm
Rear Suspension
Monoshock Absorber with 205mm Travel
Linkage Type MoNoshock
Front Tyre Size
90/90-21
90/90 - 21

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
Digital
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
-
3 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Semi Double Cradle of High Tensile Steel
Steel& Twin Spar Tubular Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
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1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
210 cc
452 cc
Engine Type
4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled DOHC
Liquid Cooled&Single Cylinder& DOHC& 4 Valves
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.096 kwh
Battery Type
-
12 V&8 AH
Top Speed
-
135 kmph
Bore x Stroke
73 mm x 50 mm
84 mm x 81.5 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
-
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
3
check
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
-
check
Radial Tyres
-
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Power Modes
-
check
Slipper Clutch
check
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2254 mm
2245 mm
Width
872 mm
852 mm
Height
1230 mm
1316 mm
Wheelbase
1446 mm
1510 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm
230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
17 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Adventure Tourer
Seat Height
830 mm
825 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
168 kg
196 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Enhanced engine performance with the new 210cc engine.
  • Imroved ergonomics and handling.
  • Good off-road capabilities.
  • Doesn't compromise on mileage even with the improved power.
  • Modern features like dual channel ABS, ABS modes, and a TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity.
  • Provides a good city riding experience as well.
  • It is priced at Rs 1.76 lakh for the Base and 1.86 lakh for the Top variant, offering good value for money
  • It now boasts stronger built with better hardware.
  • The Himalayan now comes with new features, a digital instrument cluster, LED lighting, riding by wire, 4 ride modes, and others.
  • The new Sherpa 450 engine offers more power and torque .
  • It is always ready to be pushed more .
  • The engine is so refined and offers a good performance .
  • New switchgear is easy to operate and offers better ergonomics.
Cons
  • It is now heavier by 10 kg than the Xpulse 200 4V.
  • Some vibrations can be felt at higher speeds.
  • Misses features like adjustable suspension.
  • High seat height is not suitable for short riders.
  • The seat is adjustable but short riders might find it a bit uncomfortable.
  • The spokes wheel with tube tires is prone to getting punctured .
  • It is not a practical daily commuter for city runs.
  • The braking could’ve been better.
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Detailed Comparison of Hero Xpulse 210 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Safety

Xpulse 210 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch. Himalayan 450 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Power Modes.

Comfort & Convenience

Hero Xpulse 210 has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, on the other hand, has Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Riding Modes, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator.

Transmission

Hero Xpulse 210 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Himalayan 450 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Hero Xpulse 210 has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1230 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has 1316 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Hero Xpulse 210 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Owner Reviews

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    • tL
      tropicals Lord
      07 Sep 2025
      4.8
      I bought it from the showroom near my house. There was a slight delay in delivery due to limited availability—it took about a month. The vehicle rides very smoothly and is comfortable. It gives around 40 km/l mileage, and after the first service, it became even smoother and more comfortable.
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      Sandeep Rai
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      The best adventure bike in the low-end price segment, under ₹2.5 lakhs, featuring a TFT screen and multiple features like turn-by-turn navigation.
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    • SL
      Station Legal department
      3 Month ago
      4.2
      Amazing bike i love it, the bike was amazing experience, it was so nice experience. It feels like a mountain bike riding on off road that was a very nice.
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