Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Royal Enfield Scram 440
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Royal Enfield Scram 440 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Himalayan 450 costs ₹83,656 more than the Scram 440, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 37% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Scram 440
The Scram 440 starts ₹83,656 lower (₹2,24,373 against ₹3,08,029), about ₹2,650 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Scram 440
Scram 440 claims 30 kmpl against 29 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,055 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 201 against 130 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, colour tft console and bluetooth connectivity and 2 more items.
Which one should you buy?
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
Buy the Scram 440 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is city and light off-road use
- your priority is casual weekend touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Himalayan 450 | Scram 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹3,08,029 | ₹2,24,373 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,54,400 | ₹2,62,600 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,55,670 | ₹1,50,395 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹17,012 | ₹12,604 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,62,082 | ₹4,55,599 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldHimalayan 450 | Royal EnfieldScram 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹3,08,029 | ₹2,24,373 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹9,770 | ₹7,120 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 451.6 cc | 443 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 39.5 bhp | 25.4 bhp |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 29 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 165 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 196 kg | 196 kg |
| Fuel tank | 17 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 230 mm | 200 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Length | 2245 mm | 2165 mm |
| Width | 852 mm | 840 mm |
| Height | 1316 mm | 1170 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 | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside Down Fork, 43mm | Telescopic, 41mm forks |
| Rear suspension | Linkage Type Monoshock | Monoshock with linkage |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 140/80-R17 | 120/90-17 |
Himalayan 450 vs Scram 440: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Himalayan 450 or the Scram 440?
- The Scram 440 is cheaper by ₹83,656 at the base variant (₹2,24,373 against ₹3,08,029 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Himalayan 450 or the Scram 440?
- The Scram 440 claims 30 kmpl against 29 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Himalayan 450 and Scram 440 in Delhi?
- About ₹91,800: roughly ₹3,54,400 for the Himalayan 450 and ₹2,62,600 for the Scram 440, 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 ₹4,55,599 for the Scram 440, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Scram 440 comes out ₹1,06,483 ahead.
