Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 price starts at Rs. 2.30 Lakh, which is Rs. 12.24 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Nightster, priced at Rs. 14.54 Lakh. On the performance front, the Nightster uses a 975cc engine producing 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Himalayan 440 a 443cc engine producing 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Nightster and Himalayan 440, the Himalayan 440 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Nightster stands out for performance.

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Nightster vs Himalayan 440 Comparison Summary

Specification Harley-Davidson NightsterRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 14.54 LakhRs. 2.30 Lakh
Mileage 18.18 kmplNot Available
Engine 975 cc443 cc
Max power 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Kerb weight 221 Kg199 Kg

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Basic Info Harley-Davidson Nightster STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440 STD
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Brand Name Harley-Davidson Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 14.54 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.30 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Revolution® Max 975T Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
Max Power 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Nightster Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-21 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 39,810 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,295 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 40,657 Nightster Insurance Rs. 21,188 Himalayan 440 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
180 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Revolution® Max 975T
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
Engine Displacement
975 cc
443 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque
95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
34 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
97 mm
81 mm
Stroke
66 mm
86 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
18.18 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
180 mm
Suspension-Front
41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Telescopic, 41mm forks
Suspension-Rear
Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment.
Monoshock with linkage

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-150/80-16
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-120/90-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-21 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Make
Dunlop
CEAT
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
211 kg
Not Available
Seat height
705 mm
800 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
176 Kg
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 L
Not Available
Engine Oil Grade
Not Available
Semi-synthetic, SAE 15W-50, API SL, Grade JASO MA2
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2190*840*1370 mm3
Wheelbase
1545 mm
1460 mm
Length
2250 mm
2190 mm
Ground Clearance
110 mm
220 mm
Height
Not Available
1370 mm
Width
840 mm
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.7 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
221 Kg
199 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
240 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
Hoop-style Frame
Half-Duplex, Split-Cradle Frame
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kick Start
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Sports
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS Alert, High Beam Indicator, Rear ABS Disabled Indication, Fog Lamp Indication, Failure Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tyre Pressure Indication, Check Engine Light Indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Drag-Torque Slip Control System
Wet Sump Lubrication
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Metal
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
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Harley Davidson Nightster Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Harley Davidson Nightster vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Nightster by ₹12.24 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Harley Davidson Nightster vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
For the STD version, 975 cc Petrol engine of Nightster produces 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 95 Nm @ 5750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 443 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 440 produces 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm of power and 34 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque

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