Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Himalayan 450 costs ₹79,029 more than the Himalayan 440, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 35% extra.
The Himalayan 450 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Himalayan 450 and 6.5/10 for the Himalayan 440.
Category by category
Price
Himalayan 440
The Himalayan 440 starts ₹79,029 lower (₹2,29,000 against ₹3,08,029), about ₹2,510 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 201 against 128 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Himalayan 440
Himalayan 440 adds dual-channel abs that the Himalayan 450 does not have on any variant.
Features
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, colour tft console and turn-by-turn navigation and 1 more items.
Warranty
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Himalayan 440.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Himalayan 450 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is long-distance touring
- your priority is off-road exploration
Buy the Himalayan 440 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is budget adventure riding
- your priority is first adv bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Himalayan 450 | Himalayan 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹3,08,029 | ₹2,29,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,54,400 | ₹2,67,700 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldHimalayan 450 | Royal EnfieldHimalayan 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹3,08,029 | ₹2,29,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹9,770 | ₹7,260 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 451.6 cc | 443 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled |
| Power | 39.5 bhp | 25.4 bhp |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 29 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 165 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 196 kg | 199 kg |
| Fuel tank | 17 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 230 mm | 220 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Length | 2245 mm | 2190 mm |
| Width | 852 mm | 840 mm |
| Height | 1316 mm | 1370 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside Down Fork, 43mm | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Linkage Type Monoshock | Monoshock with Linkage |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 140/80-R17 | 120/90-17 |
Himalayan 450 vs Himalayan 440: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Himalayan 450 or the Himalayan 440?
- The Himalayan 440 is cheaper by ₹79,029 at the base variant (₹2,29,000 against ₹3,08,029 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Himalayan 450 and Himalayan 440 in Delhi?
- About ₹86,700: roughly ₹3,54,400 for the Himalayan 450 and ₹2,67,700 for the Himalayan 440, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
