Kawasaki KLX 450R vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki KLX 450R and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki KLX 450R is ₹ 8,49,405 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is ₹ 2,85,000. Kawasaki KLX 450R is available in 1 colour and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in 1 colour and 4 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki KLX 450R and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.

Kawasaki KLX 450R vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	KLX 450R	Himalayan 450
Price	₹ 8,49,405	₹ 2,85,000
Capacity	449 cc	452 cc
Power	--	39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Economy	--	30 kmpl

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Kawasaki

KLX 450R

Standard

₹ 8,49,405

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Royal Enfield

Himalayan 450

Base

₹ 2,85,000

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KLX 450R

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Himalayan 450

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	--	39.47 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque	--	40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Riding Range (km)	--	--
Top Speed (kmph)	--	135
Riding Modes	--
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	449	452
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	30
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	96	84
Stroke (mm)	62.1	81.5
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	11.5:1
Ignition	--	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	8	17
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	3.4
Emission Standard	BS4	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	48 mm inverted AOS type telescopic fork with 22-way compression	Upside Down Fork, 43mm
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak with 22-way low-speed, 2 turns or more high speed compression damping	Linkage Type Monoshock
Braking System	Standard	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	250	320
Caliper - Front (Piston)	--	2
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	270
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	--	1
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	21	21
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100-21M/C 51P	90/90 - 21
Rear Tyre Size	120/90-18M/C 65P	140/80 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	32

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge		Digital
Digital Fuel Gauge
Tachometer	Not Present	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator		--
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	--	12V, 8Ah

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

Lime Green

Kaza Brown

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

160 Ratings

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Kawasaki KLX 450R Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	126	196
Seat Height (mm)	935	825
Ground Clearance (mm)	315	230
Overall Length (mm)	2,175	2,245
Overall Width (mm)	820	852
Overall Height (mm)	1,250	1,316
Wheelbase (mm)	1,480	1,510
Chassis Type	Perimeter, Aluminium	Steel, Twin Spar Tubular Frame

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	--	LED
Brake/Tail Light	--	LED
Turn Signal	--	LED
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--	--

Riding Modes Switch	--
Cruise Control	--	Not Available
Hazard Warning Lights	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control	--

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat		Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	--	4 Inch Round TFT Display, Ride by Wire System

Standard Warranty (year)	--	3
Standard Warranty (km)	--	30000

Front Storage Box	--
Under Seat Storage (Litres)	--

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--

Kawasaki KLX 450R vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450