Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Harley Davidson Road Glide Special Price starts at Rs. 40.49 Lakh which is Rs. 37.64 Lakh costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 priced at Rs. 2.85 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is 16.3 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Harley Davidson Road Glide Special is powered by 1868 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine. Harley Davidson Road Glide Special is available in 5 different colours while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison Harley Davidson Road Glide Special vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Harley Davidson Road Glide Special vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Key Highlights Harley Davidson Road Glide Special STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 114 Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

Harley Davidson Road Glide Special vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Harley Davidson Road Glide Special STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
3 reviews
87 reviews
Brand Name Harley Davidson Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 40.49 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 114 Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Road Glide Special Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm ...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminum Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 1,10,861 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,803 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 81,383 Road Glide Special Insurance Rs. 21,073 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Engine Type
Milwaukee-Eight 114
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
1868 cc
452 cc
Max Power
93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3250 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
102 mm
84 mm
Stroke
114.3 mm
81.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
16.3 kmpl
30 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/55-18
...
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminum
Spoke

Dry Weight
371 kg
181 kg
Seat height
695 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
198 kg
Length*Width*Height
...
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1625 mm
1510 mm
Length
2430 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
230 mm
Height
...
1316 mm
Width
...
852 mm
Fuel Capacity
22.7 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
387 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
...
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
270 mm

Additional Features
ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
...
USB charging port
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
LED tail lights
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
...
External Speakers
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
...
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

  • Powerful engine
  • really comfortable
  • great price
  • 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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Which bike is cheaper Road Glide Special vs Himalayan 450?

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than Harley Davidson Road Glide Special by Rs. 37.64 Lakh.

Which bike offers better performance Road Glide Special vs Himalayan 450?

For the STD version, 1868 cc Petrol engine of Road Glide Special produces 93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 158 Nm @ 3250 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

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Harley Davidson Road Glide Special
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Road Glide Special
    Very good bike good sound 

    Very good bike good sound good engine good condition good quality good tires good enough

    0
    Anonymous 9 months ago
  • Road Glide Special
    4.2
    Long drives 

    A very stable bike easy to handle even in tight corners good for long drives. not very expensive to maintain

    0
    Brij (Verified User) 3 years ago
  • Road Glide Special
    5.0
    Awesome bike 

    It is an awesome bike. I am very happy to own this beast.

    0
    Anirudh (Verified User) 5 years ago
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  • Himalayan 450
    Good campare 

    It is engine is good campare to royal enfield engine that is only they or running old engine

    0
    Anonymous 1 week ago
  • Himalayan 450
    4.2
    Low vibration 

    The engine feels agressive and has very low vibrations on 80-100 kmph but it can be more refined

    0
    Ayush (Verified User) 1 month ago
  • Himalayan 450
    I have used the bike for 

    I have used the bike for more than 20000 km.I love it very much but somehow i hate the rear brakes.Mine is without abs.Front brake are more reliable.

    0
    Rameez (Verified User) 1 month ago
  • Himalayan 450
    Royal enfield bs4 himalayangives 

    Royal enfield bs4 himalayan gives around 30 mileage not exactly 30 slightly up or down.After 25k kms on your himalayan your chains pocket clutch plates etc.Will start giving you issues.

    0
    Rahman (Verified User) 1 month ago
  • Himalayan 450
    5.0
    Himalayan 450 is good bike 

    Himalayan 450 is good bike i have driven the bike its mileage is good stability is there in driving very good you need to go for it coming to price point of view if your budget is under 3 this is good option for you

    0
    Rohit (Verified User) 1 month ago
  • Himalayan 450
    What is the price I need 

    What is the price i need to know this price and to buy from krishna nagar

    0
    Ranajit (Verified User) 1 week ago
  • Himalayan 450
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 

    Royal enfield himalayan 2020 model show room track less driven 4272 km

    0
    Praveen (Top ZW Voice) 3 weeks ago
  • Himalayan 450
    Super with super Hero Himalaya 

    Super with super hero himalaya drive like horses ride

    0
    Royal (Verified User) 1 week ago
  • Himalayan 450
    5.0
    End torque 

    Here are my thoughts on the upcoming royal enfield himalayan 450 motorcycle: overall features and stylingfrom what i've seen so far, The himalayan 450 retains the rugged, Adventurous styling of the current himalayan 411 but with some nice upgrades.The exposed frame and off-road oriented design are still there, But the 450 adds some sharper lines and a more muscular fuel tank for a modern look.Some key features include switchable abs, A tripper navigation pod, And an lcd display with turn-by-turn navigation.These are great features for an adventure touring bike.The styling strikes a good balance between rugged and refined.Expectationsi'm expecting the 450cc engine to provide a noticeable power bump over the 411cc motor in the current himalayan - perhaps around 30hp.This should make cruising at highway speeds more relaxed while still delivering excellent low-end torque for off-road riding.The weight is also reportedly lower, Which should improve handling.Overall, The 450 looks like a nicely improved evolution of the proven himalayan platform.My expectations are high for a more powerful, Lighter and feature-rich middleweight adventure tourer.Likelihood of purchasei'd say there's a good chance i'll seriously consider purchasing the himalayan 450 when it becomes available.It hits a real sweet spot in terms of power, Capability and price.The addition of navigation, Abs and other features make it an even more well-rounded package.As an experienced adventure rider currently without a middleweight tourer in my garage, The royal enfield ticks a lot of boxes for my needs and budget.Unless reviews reveal any major flaws, I could see myself purchasing a himalayan 450 in the future as my main adventure touring motorcycle.It looks like an excellent value proposition in the segment.

    0
    John (Verified User) 6 months ago
  • Himalayan 450
    Awesome Bike 

    The Enfield Himalayan is an outstanding bike, known for its light and easy-to-ride nature. The convenience of the self-starter eliminates the need for kick-starting, and the effective side stand makes parking effortless. The digital central console is user-friendly and easy to read. While designed primarily for off-road applications, its ride handling on city roads is commendable. The bike's rugged and distinctive appearance adds to its appeal, and the engine springs to life effortlessly with the self-start button. Smooth and easy gear shifts enhance the overall riding experience. The Himalayan is not only easy to handle but also versatile, suitable for both city commuting and off-road adventures. Although yet to be taken on the highway for off-road travel, it stands out as a great bike that excels in both urban and adventurous settings.Royal Enfield has successfully delivered a winner in this segment, offering an affordable option that is truly impressive. A potential owner myself, I am drawn to its overall greatness.

    0
    Gopinath (Verified User) 2 months ago
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