Honda CL500 2025 vs. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Honda CL500 2025

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Overview - Honda CL500 2025 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Honda CL500 2025

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Technical Specifications Honda CL500 2025 compared to Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Honda CL500 2025

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Honda CL500 2025

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	81.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	46 HP	Engine power	40 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	40 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
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	2	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	471 ccm	Displacement	451.65 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	200 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	145 mm	Travel	200 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	270 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,175 mm	Length	2,285 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	852 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,316 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	192 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
Range	Range	488 km	Range	473 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.6 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.59 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket, Integrated navigation system

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CL500 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

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