Bajaj CNG Bike vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Himalayan 450 costs ₹2,03,792 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 196% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 7.5/10 for the Himalayan 450.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹2,03,792 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹3,08,029), about ₹6,460 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 29 kmpl. That is roughly ₹21,275 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 201 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 adds single-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, colour tft console and bluetooth connectivity and 3 more items.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 47 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Himalayan 450.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
Buy the Himalayan 450 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is long-distance touring
- your priority is off-road exploration
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | Himalayan 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹3,08,029 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹3,54,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹1,55,670 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹17,012 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹5,62,082 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | Royal EnfieldHimalayan 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹3,08,029 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹9,770 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 451.6 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 39.5 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 29 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | 165 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 196 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 17 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 230 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Length | — | 2245 mm |
| Width | — | 852 mm |
| Height | — | 1316 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Upside Down Fork, 43mm |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Linkage Type Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 140/80-R17 |
CNG Bike vs Himalayan 450: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the Himalayan 450?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹2,03,792 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹3,08,029 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the Himalayan 450?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 29 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and Himalayan 450 in Delhi?
- About ₹2,35,000: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹3,54,400 for the Himalayan 450, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹5,62,082 for the Himalayan 450, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹3,57,655 ahead.
