Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Honda NX500
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Honda NX500 are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The NX500 costs ₹4,35,871 more than the Himalayan 450, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 142% extra.
The Himalayan 450 takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Himalayan 450 and 6/10 for the NX500.
Category by category
Price
Himalayan 450
The Himalayan 450 starts ₹4,35,871 lower (₹3,08,029 against ₹7,43,900), about ₹13,820 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 claims 29 kmpl against 26.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,350 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
NX500
NX500 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 239 against 201 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
NX500
NX500 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 slipper clutch, ride modes and usb charging port.
Warranty
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the NX500.
Which one should you buy?
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
- your priority is long-distance touring
Buy the NX500 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
- your priority is long-distance touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Himalayan 450 | NX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹3,08,029 | ₹7,43,900 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,54,400 | ₹8,33,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,55,670 | ₹1,67,420 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹17,012 | ₹39,984 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,62,082 | ₹10,75,404 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldHimalayan 450 | HondaNX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹3,08,029 | ₹7,43,900 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹9,770 | ₹23,590 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 451.6 cc | 471 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled |
| Power | 39.5 bhp | 46.9 bhp |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 29 kmpl | 26.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 165 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 196 kg | 196 kg |
| Fuel tank | 17 L | 17.5 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 230 mm | 181 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm | 1447 mm |
| Length | 2245 mm | 2165 mm |
| Width | 852 mm | 829 mm |
| Height | 1316 mm | 1413 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 296 mm, 4 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 | Showa 41mm SFF-BP upside-down (USD) front forks |
| Rear suspension | Linkage Type Monoshock | Pro-Link mono-suspension |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 140/80-R17 | 160/60-R17 |
Himalayan 450 vs NX500: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Himalayan 450 or the NX500?
- The Himalayan 450 is cheaper by ₹4,35,871 at the base variant (₹3,08,029 against ₹7,43,900 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Himalayan 450 or the NX500?
- The Himalayan 450 claims 29 kmpl against 26.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Himalayan 450 and NX500 in Delhi?
- About ₹4,78,600: roughly ₹3,54,400 for the Himalayan 450 and ₹8,33,000 for the NX500, 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 ₹5,62,082 for the Himalayan 450 and ₹10,75,404 for the NX500, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Himalayan 450 comes out ₹5,13,322 ahead.
