Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Honda NX500 [2026] and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 305,723 whereas the Honda NX500 [2026] sells at Rs 743,900. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has the smaller engine here, at 451.65cc, producing 39.47bhp and , while the Honda NX500 [2026] is powered by a 471cc engine which produces 39.47bhp and . The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has a claimed mileage of 29 kmpl and the Honda NX500 [2026] has a claimed mileage of 26.5kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.
| Price |
743,900
Ex-Showroom Price
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305,723
Ex-Showroom Price
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| CC | 471 cc | 451.65 cc | |
| Weight | 196 kg | 196 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.5 litres | 17 litres | |
| BHP | 46.9 bhp @ 8,600 rpm | 39.47 bhp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Brakes & Wheels | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS | |
| Front Brake | -- | -- | |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 21 inch | |
| Rear Brake | -- | -- | |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch | 17 inch | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Size | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed | |
| Wheel Size | -- | -- | |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.5 litres | 17 litres | |
| Ground Clearance | 181 mm | 230 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | 196 kg | 196 kg | |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | -- | -- | |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.6 litres | 3.4 litres | |
| Seat Height | 830 mm | 825 mm | |
| Seat Length | -- | -- | |
| Wheelbase | 1,447 mm | 1,510 mm | |
| Power & Performance | |||
| Battery | 12V, 7.4Ah | 12V, 8Ah | |
| Bore x Stroke | -- | -- | |
| Clutch | E-Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.5:1 | |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | |
| Displacement | 471 cc | 451.65 cc | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2B | |
| Engine Type | -- | -- | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | |
| Max Power | 46.9 bhp @ 8,600 rpm | 39.47 bhp @ 8,000 rpm | |
| Max Torque | 43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | |
| Mileage - ARAI | -- | 29 kmpl | |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 26.5 kmpl | 30 kmpl | |
| Riding Modes | -- | Yes | |
| Riding Range | -- | 493 km | |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | |
| Top Speed | -- | 165 kmph | |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | |
| Suspensions & Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Steel Diamond | Steel, Twin Spar Tubular Frame | |
| Front Suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP upside-down (USD) front forks | Upside Down Fork, 43mm | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No | |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link mono-suspension | Linkage Type Monoshock | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| Warranty and Services | |||
| 1st Service | -- | -- | |
| 2nd Service | -- | -- | |
| 3rd Service | -- | -- | |
| 4th Service | -- | -- | |
| 5th Service | -- | -- | |
| No. of Free Services | 0 | 4 | |
| Standard Warranty (km) | -- | 30,000 km | |
| Standard Warranty (Years) | -- | 3 year | |
| Vehicle Warranty | -- | -- | |
| List of Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Features | Emergency Stop Signal, Honda Selectable Torque Control System | -- | |
| Adjustable levers | -- | No | |
| Automatic Start Stop | No | No | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | -- | Yes | |
| Average Speed | -- | Yes | |
| Boot Light | -- | -- | |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | LED | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Center stand availability | -- | Yes | |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | -- | 0Not Available | |
| Distance to Empty | -- | Yes | |
| Document Storage | No | -- | |
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | Yes | Yes | |
| Engine Temperature Indicator | -- | Yes | |
| Front Storage Box | No | No | |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Lid | -- | -- | |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Gear Shift Light | Yes | Yes | |
| Geo Fencing | No | No | |
| GPS & Navigation | Turn by Turn Navigation | Map Navigation | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | -- | Yes | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | -- | Yes | |
| Headlight | -- | -- | |
| Headlight Type | LED | LED | |
| Heated Grip | -- | No | |
| Helmet Hooks | -- | -- | |
| High Beam Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Instrument Console | -- | -- | |
| Instrument Console Type | Digital | Digital | |
| Keyless Lock/Unlock | No | No | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Battery Indicator | -- | Yes | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Oil Indicator | -- | No | |
| Luggage Hooks | -- | -- | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | |
| OTA Updates | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Parking Brake | -- | -- | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | |
| Pillion Comfort | -- | -- | |
| Pillion Seat | Yes | Split Seat | |
| Quickshifter | 0No | 0No | |
| Real Time Mileage Indicator | -- | Yes | |
| Ride by Wire | -- | Yes | |
| Saree Guard | Yes | Yes | |
| Seat Opening Switch | -- | -- | |
| Service Reminder Indicator | -- | Yes | |
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Yes | Yes | |
| Silencer Cover | Yes | Yes | |
| Silent Start | No | No | |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | |
| Start Type | Self Start | Self Start | |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Touch Screen Display | -- | No | |
| Traction Control | -- | 0No | |
| Tripmeter | -- | -- | |
| Turn Signal | LED | LED | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | -- | No | |
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | |
| USB Charging Port | -- | Yes | |
| Vehicle Location Tracking | -- | Last Park Location | |
| Voice Assist | -- | No | |
| Windscreen | -- | No | |