Kawasaki KLX 140R F vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: August 22, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs. 3.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 70,971 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki KLX 140R F, priced at Rs. 3.79 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the KLX 140R F offers a claimed 60 kmpl, while the Himalayan 450 delivers 29.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the KLX 140R F uses a 144cc engine producing 11 PS @ 8000 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the KLX 140R F and Himalayan 450, the KLX 140R F is the better pick for mileage and a lighter kerb weight, while the Himalayan 450 stands out for affordability and performance.

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KLX 140R F vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki KLX 140R FRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.79 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage 60 kmpl29.15 kmpl
Engine 144 cc452 cc
Max power 11 PS @ 8000 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 99 Kg196 Kg

KLX 140R F vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KLX 140R F STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
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Brand Name Kawasaki Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.79 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 11 PS @ 8000 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki KLX 140R F 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 Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Not Available Digital
EMI
Rs. 10,377 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,616 KLX 140R F Insurance Rs. 22,672 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
144 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
11 PS @ 8000 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
12 Nm @ 6000 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
58 mm
84 mm
Stroke
54.4 mm
81.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Not Available
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
11.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

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

Suspension-Front
Ø33 mm, Telescopic Fork, Travel - 190mm
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Uni Trak Swingarm, Travel - 200 mm
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
14 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
14 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
14 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
14 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-2.75-21Rear :-4.10-18
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
860 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
2005*790*1135 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1330 mm
1510 mm
Length
2005 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
315 mm
230 mm
Height
1135 mm
1316 mm
Width
790 mm
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.8 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
99 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
Not Available
LED
Front Brake Size
192 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
156 mm
270 mm

Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Not Available
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
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
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Performance,Eco
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
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
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Speedometer
Not Available
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 Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
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
500 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
15000 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 30,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
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
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Kawasaki KLX 140R F Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki KLX 140R F vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has out rated Kawasaki KLX 140R F on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki KLX 140R F vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX 140R F by ₹70,971.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki KLX 140R F vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 144 cc Petrol engine of KLX 140R F produces 11 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 12 Nm @ 6000 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 Kawasaki KLX 140R F has better performance.

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