Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024 vs. Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2016

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2016

Overview - Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024 vs Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2016

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2016

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Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024 compared to Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2016

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2016

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2024

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	48 mm
Engine power	Engine power	40 HP	Engine power	106 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	40 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
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	782 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double 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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,245 mm	Length	2,190 mm
Width	Width	852 mm	Width	870 mm
Height	Height	1,316 mm	Height	1,360 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,475 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	242 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

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