user

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, 452 cc Engine can generate 39.47 bhp @ 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 Capacity452 cc471 cc
Power39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm
Mileage/Range30 kmpl27.78 kmpl
Read more
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 STD bike
STD
Rs. 2.85 Lakh
Get Offer
Honda NX500 STD bike
STD
Rs. 5.90 Lakh
Get Offer

+

Add Bike 3

Ad

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
452 cc
471 cc
Ad

Add your vehicle to our online garage

  • Free valuation of your vehicle
  • 1Mn+ users joined our Community
  • 10+ experts to give advice
add vehicle
Which vehicle do you own?
Select your vehicle
Add vehicle

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
296
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
-
Front Wheel Size
21
19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Front Suspension
UpsidDowFork43mm
Show41mSFF-Bupside-dow(USDfronforks
Rear Suspension
Linkage Type MoNoshock
Pro-Link moNo-suspension
Front Tyre Size
90/90 - 21
110/80 - R19

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
-
Touch Screen Display
-
Fuel level guage
check
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
Steel& Twin Spar Tubular Frame
Steel Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
-
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
452 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
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
127.4 kwh
Battery Type
12 V&8 AH
-
Top Speed
135 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
84 mm x 81.5 mm
67 mm x 66.8 mm
Configuration
11.5:1
10.7:1
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
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
check
-
Service Reminder Indicator
check
-
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

Hazard Warning Indicator
check
-
Hazard Warning Switch
check
-
Radial Tyres
check
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
-
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
check
-
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2245 mm
2165 mm
Width
852 mm
830 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
Seat Height
825 mm
830 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
196 kg
196 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
-
check

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.
Ad

Which Bike Do You Like More ?

Detailed Comparison of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Honda NX500

Safety

Himalayan 450 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Power Modes. NX500 has Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Riding Modes, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and Honda NX500, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

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.

Read more

Himalayan 450 Similar Bike Comparisons

NX500 Similar Bike Comparisons

Ad

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Honda NX500 Owner Reviews

  • Himalayan 450 Review
  • NX500 Review
    • A
      Adi
      4 Month 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.
      Read more
      Like
      Reply
    • K
      Kaustubh
      8 Month 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.
      Read more
      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • J
      Javeed
      11 Month ago
      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.
      Read more
      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • SC
      Sadhu Charan sahu
      11 Month ago
      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.
      Read more
      Likes (3)
      Reply
    • Rc
      Ramesh chhatrals
      11 Month 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.
      Read more
      Likes (3)
      Reply
View All User Review For Himalayan 450
Ad

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Honda NX500 FAQs

What is the on-road price of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
What is the on-road price of Honda NX500?