Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024 vs. Honda CB500X 2020

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda CB500X 2020

Overview - Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024 vs Honda CB500X 2020

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda CB500X 2020

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Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024 compared to Honda CB500X 2020

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda CB500X 2020

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda CB500X 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	40 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8.6 rpm
Torque	Torque	40 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
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	471 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	160 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	2,095 mm
Width	Width	852 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,316 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,421 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

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

Honda CB500X 2020

Despite its small displacement compared to other touring enduros, the CB500X is by no means kid's stuff. Adult appearance, an accessible and fun engine and really great touring capabilities make it an affordable touring motorbike for young and old. The Honda cuts a fine figure both on the road and in light off-road terrain. So if you can do without exuberant engine power, technical aids, gadgets and comfort gadgets, you will find the Honda an absolutely suitable companion for great adventures. Whether it's to Norway, Spain or to the home stretch - the Honda CB500X is recommended.

Accessible, good-natured and fun engine

low consumption, very suitable for touring

feels comfortable in light terrain

low weight for touring enduro

effortless handling

can be equipped like a large touring enduro.

Front brake is late

windshield can only be adjusted with tools