BMW Motorrad F 450 GS vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad F 450 GS and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The F 450 GS costs ₹1,61,971 more than the Himalayan 450, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 53% extra.
The Himalayan 450 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 F 450 GS and 7.5/10 for the Himalayan 450.
Category by category
Price
Himalayan 450
The Himalayan 450 starts ₹1,61,971 lower (₹3,08,029 against ₹4,70,000), about ₹5,130 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 claims 29 kmpl against 26 kmpl. That is roughly ₹7,445 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
F 450 GS
F 450 GS has the better power-to-weight ratio: 273 against 201 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
F 450 GS
F 450 GS adds dual-channel abs, tubeless tyres and traction control that the Himalayan 450 does not have on any variant.
Features
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 gets rear monoshock, slipper clutch and led headlamp.
City manners
F 450 GS
F 450 GS is 18 kg lighter and taller in the seat (845 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the F 450 GS.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the F 450 GS if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is broken roads and touring
Buy the Himalayan 450 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Royal Enfield's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | F 450 GS | Himalayan 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹4,70,000 | ₹3,08,029 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹5,34,867 | ₹3,55,480 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,92,895 | ₹1,55,670 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹25,672 | ₹17,064 |
| Five-year total | ₹7,88,434 | ₹5,63,214 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradF 450 GS | Royal EnfieldHimalayan 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹4,70,000 | ₹3,08,029 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹14,900 | ₹9,770 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 420 cc | 451.6 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 48.7 bhp | 39.5 bhp |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 26 kmpl | 29 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 165 km/h | 165 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 178 kg | 196 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 17 L |
| Seat height | 845 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 230 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm | 1510 mm |
| Length | — | 2245 mm |
| Width | — | 852 mm |
| Height | — | 1316 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | KYB USD Telescopic Fork | Upside Down Fork, 43mm |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum Swinging arm, directly linked KYB WAD spring strut | Linkage Type Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | — | 140/80-R17 |
F 450 GS vs Himalayan 450: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the F 450 GS or the Himalayan 450?
- The Himalayan 450 is cheaper by ₹1,61,971 at the base variant (₹3,08,029 against ₹4,70,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the F 450 GS or the Himalayan 450?
- The Himalayan 450 claims 29 kmpl against 26 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the F 450 GS and Himalayan 450 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,79,387: roughly ₹5,34,867 for the F 450 GS and ₹3,55,480 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 ₹7,88,434 for the F 450 GS and ₹5,63,214 for the Himalayan 450, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Himalayan 450 comes out ₹2,25,220 ahead.
