Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Honda NX500

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.

Overview
Price
305,722
Ex-Showroom Price
632,126
Ex-Showroom Price
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
Specifications
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
Features
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 --
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