Aprilia RS 457 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: October 16, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs. 3.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.16 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Aprilia RS 457, priced at Rs. 4.24 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the RS 457 offers a claimed 30 kmpl, while the Himalayan 450 delivers 29.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the RS 457 uses a 457cc engine producing 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the RS 457 and Himalayan 450, the RS 457 is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Himalayan 450 stands out for affordability.

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RS 457 vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification Aprilia RS 457Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.24 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage 30 kmpl29.15 kmpl
Engine 457 cc452 cc
Max power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 175 Kg196 Kg

RS 457 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia RS 457 STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
24 reviews
77 reviews
Brand Name Aprilia Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.24 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Aprilia RS 457 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 11,620 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,022 RS 457 Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
190 kmph
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
457 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
69 mm
84 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
81.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
11.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
29.15 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
41 mm Upside-Down Fork, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
159 kg
181 kg
Seat height
800 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
3.4 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
394 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1510 mm
Length
Not Available
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
230 mm
Height
Not Available
1316 mm
Width
Not Available
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
270 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Performance,Eco
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
750 Kms / 1 Month
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
3000 Kms / 3 Months
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
6000 Kms / 6 Months
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
Not Available
15000kms/540 days

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 36,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Better Than Aprilia RS 457?

50% users have chosen Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 over Aprilia RS 457 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 165 users have also rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Aprilia RS 457 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your bike. But Aprilia RS 457 is better on the grounds of features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor RS 457 Himalayan 450
Mileage 3.8 3.2
Performance 4.3 3.6
Comfort 4.9 4.6
Maintenance 3.8 2.6
Features 4.6 4.8
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Aprilia RS 457 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between Aprilia RS 457 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
As per the users experiences Aprilia RS 457 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Aprilia RS 457 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than Aprilia RS 457 by ₹1.16 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia RS 457 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 457 cc Petrol engine of RS 457 produces 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm of power and 43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Base version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Aprilia RS 457 has better performance.

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