Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024 vs. Honda CB300R 2024

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda CB300R 2024

Overview - Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024 vs Honda CB300R 2024

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda CB300R 2024

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024 compared to Honda CB300R 2024

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda CB300R 2024

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda CB300R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	63 mm
Engine power	Engine power	40 HP	Engine power	31 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	90 rpm
Torque	Torque	40 Nm	Torque	27.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	452 ccm	Displacement	286 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Pro-Link
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	107 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	296 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	270 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,245 mm	Length	2,012 mm
Width	Width	852 mm	Width	802 mm
Height	Height	1,316 mm	Height	1,052 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,352 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	799 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	144 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	10 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	91.33 dB	Stationary noise	86 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 is a bike with a unique character that impresses with its accessibility and reliability. It is ideal for riders who are looking for an uncomplicated, yet powerful enduro bike that can cope with different types of terrain. Although it is not the most powerful or sporty bike, it impresses with its easy handling, robust construction and reliable electronics. Its suspension is stable at speed, but quickly reaches its limits. Overall, the Himalayan offers a pleasant riding experience for adventurers looking for a robust and good-natured machine.

Easy handling and accessible riding style

Robust and reliable suspension

Compact dimensions and low seat height make it accessible

Good travelling qualities as a comfortable companion

Not particularly powerful or sporty

suspension quickly reaches its limits under intensive use