Honda NX500 [2026] vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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.

Overview
Price
743,900
Ex-Showroom Price
305,723
Ex-Showroom Price
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
Specifications
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 -- --
Features
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
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