Kawasaki KX 450 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 9.92 Lakh

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₹ 2.28 Lakh

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

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the KX 450 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.

KX 450 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 KX 450 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 9.92 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki KX 450	Royal Enfield Himalayan
Price	₹ 9.92 Lakh	₹ 2.28 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Royal Enfield
Body Type	Off Road	Off Road
Mileage	25.00 KM/L	45.00 KM/L
Power	N/A	24.30 bhp
Engine	449.0 CC	411.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

KX 450 Vs Himalayan – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Royal Enfield Himalayan base engine returns 45 KM/L. The Kawasaki KX 450 base returns 25 KM/L.

KX 450 Vs Himalayan – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

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

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	4-stroke, Single-cylinder, DOHC	N/A
Engine CC	449.0 CC	411.0 CC
Engine Power	N/A	24.30
Max Torque	N/A	32.00
Top Speed	143 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	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2185 mm	2190 mm
Width	830 mm	840 mm
Height	1275 mm	1360 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm	1465 mm
Ground Clearance	340 mm	220 mm
Kerb Weight	110 kg	191 kg
Seat Height	955 mm	800 mm
Chassis Type	Perimeter, Aluminium	Half-duplex Split Cradle Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	6.2 L	15.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	25.00 KM/L	45.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	155 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	49 Mm Inverted Telescopic Fork With Adjustable Compression And Rebound Dampin	Telescopic, 41 Mm Forks, 200 Mm Travel
Rear Suspension	New Uni-Trak With Adjustable Dual-range (high/lowspeed) Compression Damping, Adjustable Rebound Damping And Adjustable Preload.	Monoshock With Linkage, 180 Mm Wheel Travel
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc, 2-piston Floating Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size	270 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc, Single Piston Floating Caliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size	250 mm	240 mm
Tyre Type	Tubed	N/A
Front Tyre	80/100-21 51M	90/90 - 21"
Rear Tyre	120/80-19 63M	120/90 - 17"
Wheel Type	Spoke Wheel	Spoke Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	-
Odometer	-	-
Speedometer	-	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	-	Yes
Start Mechanism	Kick Start	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-
Stand Indicator	No	-
Tripmeter Count	-	Yes
Tripmeter Type	No	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	-
Launch Control Mode		-
Adjustable Ergonomics		-
Adjustable footpeg position		-
Dual Channel ABS
Electric Start		-
Hydraulic Clutch		-
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

Large-Diameter Coil-Spring Fork		-
Himalayan Comes with 15-Liter Fuel Tank	-

Key Features

Li-ion Battery

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