Honda CB500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: November 6, 2026

Honda CB500 price starts at Rs. 2.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 33,029 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, priced at Rs. 3.08 Lakh. On the performance front, the CB500 uses a 501cc engine and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB500 and Himalayan 450, the CB500 is the better pick for affordability.

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CB500 vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB500Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.75 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage Not Available29.15 kmpl
Engine 501 cc452 cc
Max power Not Available40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available196 Kg

CB500 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB500 AlloyRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
2 reviews
77 reviews
Brand Name Honda Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power Not Available 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Not Available Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 21,845 CB500 Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
501 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
Not Available
84 mm
Stroke
Not Available
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
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
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

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

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
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
Not Available
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
Not Available
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
Not Available
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1510 mm
Length
Not Available
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
230 mm
Height
Not Available
1316 mm
Width
Not Available
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
17 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
270 mm

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

Frame Type
Not Available
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Performance,Eco
Kill Switch
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
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
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
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

Is Honda CB500 Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

100% users have chosen Honda CB500 over Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 127 users have also rated Honda CB500 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.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 CB500 Himalayan 450
Mileage 5.0 3.8
Performance 5.0 4.3
Comfort 5.0 4.9
Maintenance 5.0 3.8
Features 5.0 4.6
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Honda CB500 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CB500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Honda CB500 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by ₹33,029.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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