Hero XPulse 210 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

Hero XPulse 210 price starts at Rs. 1.63 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.45 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, priced at Rs. 3.08 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the XPulse 210 offers a claimed 40 kmpl, while the Himalayan 450 delivers 29.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the XPulse 210 uses a 210cc engine producing 24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the XPulse 210 and Himalayan 450, the XPulse 210 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Himalayan 450 stands out for performance.

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XPulse 210 vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification Hero XPulse 210Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.63 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage 40 kmpl29.15 kmpl
Engine 210 cc452 cc
Max power 24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 168 Kg196 Kg

XPulse 210 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Hero XPulse 210 BaseRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
6 reviews
77 reviews
Brand Name Hero Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.63 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Hero Moto Corp XPulse 210 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 4,698 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,432 XPulse 210 Insurance Rs. 22,672 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
210 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
20.7 Nm @ 7250 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
73 mm
84 mm
Stroke
50 mm
81.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12:1
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)
40 Kmpl
29.15 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Front Forks Dia 41 mm With Anti Friction Bush, Travel - 210 mm
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Rectangular Swingarm With 10 Steps Adjustable Gas Charged Monoshock, Linkage Travel - 205 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 :-90/90-21, Rear :-120/80-18
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
830 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3.4 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
394 kg
Length*Width*Height
2254*872*1230 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1446 mm
1510 mm
Length
2254 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm
230 mm
Height
1230 mm
1316 mm
Width
872 mm
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
168 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
276 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
270 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Semi Double Cradle Of High Tensil Steel
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
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
Not Available
Performance,Eco
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
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
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road 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
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
750 Kms/60 Days
500 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
6500 Kms/240 Days
5000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
12500 Kms/420 Days
10000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
15000 Kms

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hero XPulse 210
  • The larger motor’s extra performance is really useful when riding on off-road trails
  • Slim and lightweight - makes it very easy to manage
  • Ride quality at slow speeds is great
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
Hero XPulse 210
  • Still not great for long distance highway travel - engine sounds busy at 100kmph
  • Rear suspension feels a bit stiff at higher speeds
  • TFT console is difficult to read under direct sunlight
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is Hero XPulse 210 Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

72% users have chosen Hero XPulse 210 over Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 135 users have also rated Hero XPulse 210 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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 Hero XPulse 210 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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 XPulse 210 Himalayan 450
Mileage 4.3 3.7
Performance 4.7 4.2
Comfort 5.0 4.9
Maintenance 4.0 3.8
Safety 3.0 0.3
Features 1.7 4.7
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Which bike is best between Hero Moto Corp XPulse 210 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
As per the users experiences Hero XPulse 210 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of features.
Which bike is cheaper Hero Moto Corp XPulse 210 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Hero XPulse 210 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by ₹1.45 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Hero Moto Corp XPulse 210 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the Base version, 210 cc Petrol engine of XPulse 210 produces 24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 20.7 Nm @ 7250 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 Hero XPulse 210 has better performance.

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