BMW R 12 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: September 15, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs. 3.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 19.42 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 12, priced at Rs. 22.50 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the R 12 offers a claimed 19.60 kmpl, while the Himalayan 450 delivers 29.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 12 uses a 1170cc engine producing 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 12 and Himalayan 450, the Himalayan 450 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the R 12 stands out for performance.

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R 12 vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.50 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmpl29.15 kmpl
Engine 1170 cc452 cc
Max power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 227 Kg196 Kg

R 12 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 12 STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
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Brand Name BMW Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Aluminium cast wheels Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 61,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,627 R 12 Insurance Rs. 22,672 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
203 kmph
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
101 mm
84 mm
Stroke
73 mm
81.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
11.5:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, Travel - 90 mm
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable, Travel - 90 mm
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :-150/80-16
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Aluminium cast wheels
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
753 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 kg
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.5 L
3.4 L
Gross Weight
430 kg
394 kg
Length*Width*Height
2200*830*1110 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1510 mm
Length
2200 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
230 mm
Height
1110 mm
1316 mm
Width
830 mm
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
270 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
12V / 8AH

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
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
Additional Features/Information
Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
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
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
Not Available
15000kms/540 days

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
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
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BMW R 12 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than BMW R 12 by ₹19.42 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 1170 cc Petrol engine of R 12 produces 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 110 Nm @ 6000 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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