BMW F 450 GS vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs. 3.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.62 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW F 450 GS, priced at Rs. 4.70 Lakh. On the performance front, the F 450 GS uses a 420cc engine producing 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the F 450 GS and Himalayan 450, the F 450 GS is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Himalayan 450 stands out for affordability.

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F 450 GS vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW F 450 GSRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.70 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage Not Available30 kmpl
Engine 420 cc452 cc
Max power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 178 Kg196 Kg

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Basic Info BMW F 450 GS STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
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Brand Name BMW Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.70 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW F 450 GS Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 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. 12,868 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,687 F 450 GS Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
165 kmph
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
420 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6750 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
Not Available
84 mm
Stroke
Not Available
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
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
30 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Estimated Mileage
20-25 kmpl
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside Down Fork
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Travel-Dependent Damping (WAD), Rebond and Pre-load Adjustable
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 :-100/90-19,Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
845 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.5 L
3.4 L
Length*Width*Height
2161*869*1210 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1510 mm
Length
2161 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
230 mm
Height
1210 mm
1316 mm
Width
869 mm
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
178 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm

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

Frame Type
Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT Connectivity
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
Rain,Road,Enduro
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Engine Brake Control, On-Board Computer, Cornering ABS
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
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
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
15000 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW F 450 GS
  • Looks quite appealing
  • Loaded with electronics like riding modes, TFT display, and rider aids
  • Parallel-twin engine should offer a refined and strong performance
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
BMW F 450 GS
  • Tall seat height may not suit shorter riders
  • GS Trophy variant is on the costlier side
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come
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Which bike is cheaper BMW F 450 GS vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than BMW F 450 GS by ₹1.62 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW F 450 GS vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 420 cc Petrol engine of F 450 GS produces 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6750 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

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