Kawasaki KLR 500 1987 vs. Royal Enfield Himalayan 2024

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2024

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2024

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Overview - Kawasaki KLR 500 1987 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 2024

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2024

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KLR 500 1987 compared to Royal Enfield Himalayan 2024

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987
Royal Enfield Himalayan 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power39.97 HPEngine power24 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio9.5
Fuel systemFuel systemCarburatorFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement497 ccmDisplacement411 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel231 mmTravel200 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel231 mmTravel180 mm
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter230 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width120 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height90 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height889 mmSeat Height800 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2
Stationary noiseStationary noise96 dBStationary noise88 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2024

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2024

The new Royal Enfield Himalayan is a great evolution of the original concept. It is still not about performance or sportiness, but about accessibility and adventure suitability. Royal Enfield has made significant improvements in the most important areas, such as the brakes and suspension, 40 Horsepower makes it more fun and practical than ever and even includes unexpected features such as the TripperDash with 3D Google Maps navigation. If you can distance yourself from the performance mania of western touring enduros, you will find the Himalayan a nimble, accessible and fun bike for adventures big and small.

Cleanly responsive engine with enough power for motorway stages and riding pleasure

Very well tuned suspension

Good brakes at last

Modern navigation thanks to TripperDash

Exceptionally successful ergonomics when standing and sitting

Fairly high payload

Good features for the price

Very long range

Unrivalled value for money

Navigation drains smartphone battery

Wind protection with standard windscreen rather limited

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki KLR 500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan

Price Kawasaki KLR 500

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Royal Enfield Himalayan

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