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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Royal Enfield Classic 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Royal Enfield Classic 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Himalayan 450 and Classic 650. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs.2.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Royal Enfield Classic 650 Price starts at Rs.3.37 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Red and Blue Hotrod . Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 1 cylinder, 452 cc Engine can generate 39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Royal Enfield Classic 650 is a 2 cylinder, 647 cc Engine can generate 46.3bhp @ 7250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Himalayan 450 provides a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model), and Classic 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in 1 colours & 4 variants whereas Royal Enfield Classic 650 is available in 2 colours & 3 variants.

Himalayan 450 vs Classic 650

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450Royal Enfield Classic 650
PriceRs.2.85 LakhRs.3.37 Lakh
Engine Capacity452 cc647.95 cc
Power39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm46.3bhp @ 7250 rpm
Mileage/Range30 kmplN/A km/charge
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 STD bike
STD
Rs. 2.85 Lakh
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Royal Enfield Classic 650 Red and Blue Hotrod  bike
Red and Blue Hotrod
Rs. 3.37 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.20 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.80 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.0
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
14.8 Litres
Engine Displacement
452 cc
647.95 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Fixed
Front Disc Size
320
320
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
-
Front Wheel Size
21
100/90-19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
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-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
140/70 R18
Wheel Type
Spoke
Spoke
Front Suspension
UpsidDowFork43mm
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Linkage Type MoNoshock
Twin Shock
Front Tyre Size
90/90 - 21
100/90-19
Rear Tyre Size
140/80 - R17
140/70 R18

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
-
LED headlight
check
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years or 30000 km
3 Years or 40000 kms

Body & Suspension

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

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
Digital spark ignition
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
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Engine Capacity
452 cc
647.95 cc
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled&Single Cylinder& DOHC& 4 Valves
Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC
No. of Cylinders
1
2
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
157 kmph
Bore x Stroke
84 mm x 81.5 mm
78 mm x 67.8 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Twin Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
-
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2245 mm
2318 mm
Width
852 mm
892 mm
Height
1316 mm
1137 mm
Wheelbase
1510 mm
1475 mm
Ground Clearance
230 mm
154 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
14.8 Litres
Body Type
Adventure Tourer
Cruiser
Seat Height
825 mm
800 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
196 kg
243 kg

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.
  • The familiar retro design will appeal to customers.
  • The twin pea-shooter exhaust pipes give the bike a more ‘complete’ look.
  • The Vallam Red paint scheme, along with oodles of chrome looks and feels premium.
  • The 648cc engine comes with the same linear acceleration, precise fueling and widespread torque.
  • It gets a removable rear seat.
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.
  • Not many connectivity features on offer.
  • Sharing its sub-frame with the Shotgun 650, the ride quality is likely to be on the stiffer side.
  • The 243kg kerb weight makes it the heaviest RE motorcycle yet.
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Detailed Comparison of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Royal Enfield Classic 650

Safety

Himalayan 450 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Power Modes, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Classic 650 has Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Comfort & Convenience

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Riding Modes, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator and Royal Enfield Classic 650, on the other hand, has Low Oil Indicator, Geo Fencing, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port.

Transmission

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Classic 650 comes with 6 Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1316 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Classic 650 has 1137 mm seat height and 14.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Royal Enfield Classic 650 Owner Reviews

  • Himalayan 450 Review
  • Classic 650 Review
    • V
      Vaishalini
      18 Jul 2025
      4.2
      Excellent and perfect for long rides. Overall, it’s simply amazing.
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    • Tk
      Tapash kumar
      10 Jul 2025
      3.8
      The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is truly a wonderful bike. It combines power, rugged design, and adventure-ready features that make it perfect for both city and off-road riding. I really like this bike a lot and I’m personally planning to purchase it soon. I also highly recommend it to all my friends who are looking for a strong and reliable adventure tourer. A bike that’s built for real explorers!
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      Adi
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      Nice bike. It has good feature and good comfort and power. Mileage is aso good and the price of this bike is good. It is good for adventure.
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      Kaustubh
      1 Year ago
      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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      Ramesh chhatrals
      2 Year ago
      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.
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