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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Honda NX500

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Honda NX500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Himalayan 450 and NX500. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs.2.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Honda NX500 Price starts at Rs.5.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 1 cylinder, 450 cc Engine can generate 40.02 Ps @ 8000 RPM power whereas Honda NX500 is a 2 cylinder, 471 cc Engine can generate 46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Himalayan 450 provides a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model), and NX500 has a mileage of 27.78 kmpl (base model). Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in 1 colours & 4 variants whereas Honda NX500 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Himalayan 450 vs NX500

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450Honda NX500
PriceRs.2.85 LakhRs.5.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity450 cc471 cc
Power40.02 Ps @ 8000 RPM46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm
Mileage/Range30 kmpl27.78 kmpl
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 STD bike
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Rs. 2.85 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.20 Lakh
Price Breakup
6.68 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.4
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
17.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
450 cc
471 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size
-
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
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1
Front Wheel Size
-
19
Calliper Type
-
Front - 2 Piston& Rear - Single Piston Caliper
Braking System
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Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Upside Down Fork
Showa 41mm SFF-BP upside-down (USD) front forks
Rear Suspension
Linkage Type Mono Shock
Pro-Link mono-suspension
Front Tyre Size
90/90-21
110/80 - R19
Rear Tyre Size
140/80 R17
160/60 - R17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
270 mm
240 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
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Instrumentation

Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
-
Digital
Odometer
-
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Basic Warranty
3 Years/30000 km
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Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel & Twin Spar Tubular Frame
Steel Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
450 cc
471 cc
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled&Single Cylinder& DOHC& 4 Valves
Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder
No. of Cylinders
1
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
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Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
127.4 kwh
Battery Type
12 V&8 AH
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Max Torque
40 Nm @ 5500 RPM
43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Max Power
40.02 Ps @ 8000 RPM
46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm
Fuelling
-
PGM-FI
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid-cooled
Configuration
11.5:1
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Bore x Stroke
84 x 81.5 mm
67 x 66.8 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
30 kmpl
27.78 kmpl
Number of Gears
6 Speed
6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Pillion Footrest
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1
Under Seat Storage
-
Engine Kill Switch
-
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Console Type
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
-
Single
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Radial Tyres
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1
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
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Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multi-plate& Slip and Assist
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Traction Control System
-
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2245 mm
2165 mm
Width
852 mm
829 mm
Height
1316 mm
1415 mm
Wheelbase
1510 mm
1445 mm
Ground Clearance
230 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
17.5 Litres
Body Type
Adventure Tourer
Adventure
Unladden/Kerb Weight
196 kg
196 kg
Seat Height
825 mm
830 mm

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
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Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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
  • 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 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Honda NX500

Safety

Himalayan 450 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . NX500 has Traction Control System.

Transmission

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and NX500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1316 mm seat height. Honda NX500 has 1415 mm seat height and 17.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Honda NX500 Owner Reviews

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      Kaustubh
      1 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
      3.0
      Good for long ride and very comfortable odometer is very interesting and useful for navigation suspension and good for off road but mileage is low and in city heating issues.
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      Javeed
      4 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
      4.4
      The bike is a great option for the industry because it is robust and can handle difficult terrain without posing any significant risks.
      Likes (1)
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      Sadhu Charan sahu
      4 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
      4.4
      The bike offers a competitive mileage of roughly 30-35 km/l under normal riding conditions, making it a good choice for adventure seekers seeking a balance between performance and fuel efficiency.
      Likes (1)
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      Ramesh chhatrals
      4 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
      4.4
      Dual-channel ABS for added safety and an analog-digital instrument cluster with a speedometer, fuel gauge, gear position indicator, trip meter, and other information shown are among the bike's standard features.
      Likes (2)
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      Dharmendra Sharma
      4 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
      4.4
      It features a large front headlamp for improved visibility, an elevated rear fender to prevent mud splashing, and a tall windscreen for wind protection.
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