Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the Honda NX500. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 305,722 whereas the Honda NX500 sells at Rs 632,126. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has the smaller engine here, at 451.65cc, producing 39.47bhp and , while the Honda NX500 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 has a claimed mileage of 26.5kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.
| Price |
305,722
Ex-Showroom Price
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632,126
Ex-Showroom Price
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| CC | 451.65 cc | 471 cc | |
| Weight | 196 kg | 196 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 litres | 17.5 litres | |
| BHP | 39.47 bhp @ 8,000 rpm | 46.9 bhp @ 8,600 rpm |
| Brakes & Wheels | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Switchable ABS | Dual Channel ABS | |
| Front Brake | -- | -- | |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | |
| Front Wheel Size | 21 inch | 19 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 | Tubed | Tubeless | |
| Wheel Size | -- | -- | |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 litres | 17.5 litres | |
| Ground Clearance | 230 mm | 181 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | 196 kg | 196 kg | |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | -- | -- | |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3.4 litres | 2.6 litres | |
| Seat Height | 825 mm | 830 mm | |
| Seat Length | -- | -- | |
| Wheelbase | 1,510 mm | 1,447 mm | |
| Manufacturer Warranty | |||
| Standard Warranty (km) | 30,000 km | -- | |
| Standard Warranty (Years) | 3 year | -- | |
| Vehicle Warranty | -- | -- | |
| Power & Performance | |||
| Battery | 12V, 8Ah | 12V, 7.4Ah | |
| Bore x Stroke | -- | -- | |
| Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.7:1 | |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | |
| Displacement | 451.65 cc | 471 cc | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2B | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Engine Type | -- | -- | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | |
| Max Power | 39.47 bhp @ 8,000 rpm | 46.9 bhp @ 8,600 rpm | |
| Max Torque | 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | 43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | |
| Mileage - ARAI | 29 kmpl | -- | |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 30 kmpl | 26.5 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 | |
| Service & Maintenance Schedule | |||
| 1st Service (Days) | 45 | -- | |
| 1st Service (km) | 500 km | -- | |
| 2nd Service (Days) | 180 | -- | |
| 2nd Service (Kms) | 5000 | -- | |
| 3rd Service (Days) | 365 | -- | |
| 3rd Service (Kms) | 10000 | -- | |
| 4th Service (Days) | 545 | -- | |
| 4th Service (Kms) | 15000 | -- | |
| 5th Service (Days) | -- | -- | |
| 5th Service (Kms) | -- | -- | |
| No. of Free Services | 4 | 0 | |
| Suspensions & Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Steel, Twin Spar Tubular Frame | Steel Diamond | |
| Front Suspension | Upside Down Fork, 43mm | Showa 41mm SFF-BP upside-down (USD) front forks | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No | |
| Rear Suspension | Linkage Type Monoshock | Pro-Link mono-suspension | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| List of Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Features | Ride by Wire | Emergency Stop Signal, Honda Selectable Torque Control System | |
| Automatic Start Stop | No | No | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | Yes | -- | |
| Average Speed | Yes | -- | |
| Boot Light | -- | -- | |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | LED | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | No | -- | |
| 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 | Map Navigation | Turn by Turn Navigation | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Yes | -- | |
| Headlight | -- | -- | |
| Headlight Type | LED | LED | |
| 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 | Split Seat | Yes | |
| Quickshifter | No | No | |
| Real Time Mileage Indicator | 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 | No | -- | |
| Tripmeter | -- | -- | |
| Turn Signal | LED | LED | |
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | |
| USB Charging Port | Yes | -- | |
| Vehicle Location Tracking | Last Park Location | -- | |
| Voice Assist | No | -- | |