Honda NX500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440

Last Updated: September 17, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 price starts at Rs. 2.30 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.14 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda NX500, priced at Rs. 7.44 Lakh. On the performance front, the NX500 uses a 471cc engine producing 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm and the Himalayan 440 a 443cc engine producing 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm. If you're deciding between the NX500 and Himalayan 440, the NX500 is the better pick for performance, while the Himalayan 440 stands out for affordability.

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NX500 vs Himalayan 440 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda NX500Royal Enfield Himalayan 440
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 7.44 LakhRs. 2.30 Lakh
Engine 471 cc443 cc
Max power 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Kerb weight 199 Kg199 Kg

NX500 vs Himalayan 440 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda NX500 E-ClutchRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440 STD
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Brand Name Honda Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.44 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.30 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
Max Power 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda NX500 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-19 Inch,Rear :-17 inch Front :-21 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 20,368 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,295 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 47,581 NX500 Insurance Rs. 21,188 Himalayan 440 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
Engine Displacement
471 cc
443 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm
25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
34 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
67 mm
81 mm
Stroke
66.8 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
10.7± 0.2
9.5:1

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

Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
180 mm
Suspension-Front
41 mm Showa SFF-BP USD Forks
Telescopic, 41mm forks
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock with Pro- Link Linkage, 5 Stage
Monoshock with linkage

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-19, Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-120/90-17
Wheel Size
Front :-19 Inch,Rear :-17 inch
Front :-21 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Make
Not Available
CEAT
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
830 mm
800 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
176 Kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
Not Available
Engine Oil Grade
Not Available
Semi-synthetic, SAE 15W-50, API SL, Grade JASO MA2
Length*Width*Height
2165*830*1415 mm3
2190*840*1370 mm3
Wheelbase
1445 mm
1460 mm
Length
2165 mm
2190 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
220 mm
Height
1415 mm
1370 mm
Width
830 mm
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.5 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
199 Kg
199 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
296 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 7.4AH
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
Steel Diamond
Half-Duplex, Split-Cradle Frame
Digital Display Type
Coloured TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Honda RoadSync, Android and iOS, Honda Selectable Torque Control
Wet Sump Lubrication
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
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
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

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
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Honda NX500 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Honda NX500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 is cheaper than Honda NX500 by ₹5.14 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda NX500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
For the E-Clutch version, 471 cc Petrol engine of NX500 produces 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6500 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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