Kawasaki KLX 450R Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 9.61 Lakh

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₹ 2.28 Lakh

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Kawasaki KLX 450R Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the KLX 450R Vs Himalayan on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

KLX 450R Vs Himalayan – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Royal Enfield Himalayan in New Delhi starts at ₹ 2.28 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 2.37 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Kawasaki KLX 450R price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 9.61 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki KLX 450R	Royal Enfield Himalayan
Price	₹ 9.61 Lakh	₹ 2.28 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Royal Enfield
Body Type	Off Road	Off Road
Mileage	23.00 KM/L	45.00 KM/L
Power	56.4 bhp bhp	24.30 bhp
Engine	449.0 CC	411.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

KLX 450R Vs Himalayan – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Royal Enfield Himalayan base engine returns 45 KM/L. The Kawasaki KLX 450R base returns 23 KM/L.

KLX 450R Vs Himalayan – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Royal Enfield Himalayan gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Kawasaki KLX 450R comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single, DOHC	N/A
Engine CC	449.0 CC	411.0 CC
Engine Power	56.4 Bhp	24.30
Max Torque	N/A	32.00
Top Speed	150 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	5 Gears	5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	2
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Air Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Carburettor: Keihin FCR-MX40	Electronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric & Kick	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2175 mm	2190 mm
Width	820 mm	840 mm
Height	1250 mm	1360 mm
Wheelbase	1480 mm	1465 mm
Ground Clearance	315 mm	220 mm
Kerb Weight	126 kg	191 kg
Seat Height	935 mm	800 mm
Chassis Type	Perimeter, Aluminium	Half-duplex Split Cradle Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	8.0 L	15.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	23.00 KM/L	45.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	184 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	48 Mm Inverted AOS Type Telescopic Fork With 22-way Compression And 18-way Rebound Damping	Telescopic, 41 Mm Forks, 200 Mm Travel
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak With 22-way Low-speed, 2 Turns Or More High Speed Compression Damping, 22 Way Rebound Damping And Adjustable Spring Preload	Monoshock With Linkage, 180 Mm Wheel Travel
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc, 2-piston Floating Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size	250 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc, Single Piston Floating Caliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	240 mm
Tyre Type	Tubed	N/A
Front Tyre	80/100-21M/C 51P	90/90 - 21"
Rear Tyre	120/90-18M/C 65P	120/90 - 17"
Wheel Type	Spoke Wheels	Spoke Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	No	-
Odometer	No	-
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	No	Yes
Start Mechanism	No	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-
Stand Indicator	No	-
Tripmeter Count	-	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	No	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	-
Pillion Seat Type	No	-
Remote Key	No	-
Cruise Control	No	-
Dual Channel ABS
220mm Of Ground Clearance	-
ABS	-
Comes with An Optimized Handlebar	-
Comprehensive Instrument Cluster	-
External Cooling System For The Crankcase Oil	-
Silencer Increases Water Wading Ability	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	-
ABS	No	-
Engine Kill Switch	No	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	-

Electricals

Head Light	No	-
Tail Light	No	-
Turn Signal Lamp	No	-
DRLs	No	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	-
Call/SMS Alerts	No	-
GPS & Navigation	No	-
USB Charging Port	No	-
SOS	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	No	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Months Parts Only	-

Additonal Features

Electric starter		-
Himalayan Comes with 15-Liter Fuel Tank	-

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