Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025 vs. Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Overview - Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025 vs Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

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Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025 compared to Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
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	8,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	40 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 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, 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	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	451.65 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	270 mm	Diameter	240 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	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	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	2,285 mm	Length	2,080 mm
Width	Width	852 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,316 mm	Height	1,060 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	188 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.1 l
Range	Range	473 km	Range	488 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.59 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.5 l/100km

Equipment

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

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