Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: October 19, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs. 3.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 40,971 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Versys X 300, priced at Rs. 3.49 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Versys X 300 offers a claimed 24.39 kmpl, while the Himalayan 450 delivers 29.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the Versys X 300 uses a 296cc engine producing 40 PS @ 11500 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Versys X 300 and Himalayan 450, the Himalayan 450 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Versys X 300 stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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Versys X 300 vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Versys X 300Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.49 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage 24.39 kmpl29.15 kmpl
Engine 296 cc452 cc
Max power 40 PS @ 11500 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 179 Kg196 Kg

Versys X 300 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Versys X 300 (2025)Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
1 review
77 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.49 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 40 PS @ 11500 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Versys X 300 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 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. 9,556 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,559 Versys X 300 Insurance Rs. 22,672 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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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
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
296 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40 PS @ 11500 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
26 Nm @ 10000 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
62 mm
84 mm
Stroke
49 mm
81.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Not Available
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
11.5:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 148 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 :-100/90-19, Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 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
815 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
2170*860*1390 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1510 mm
Length
2170 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
230 mm
Height
1390 mm
1316 mm
Width
860 mm
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
179 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
290 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
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
Backbone, High Tensile 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
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Performance,Eco
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
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
Kawasaki Versys X 300
  • Unique styling
  • Pliant suspension setup
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
Kawasaki Versys X 300
  • Quite expensive for a 300cc
  • Limited reach and availability
  • Kawasaki service is known to be expensive
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is Kawasaki Versys X 300 Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

100% users have chosen Kawasaki Versys X 300 over Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 126 users have also rated Kawasaki Versys X 300 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 comfort 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 Versys X 300 Himalayan 450
Comfort 5.0 4.9
Features 5.0 4.6
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Kawasaki Versys X 300 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than Kawasaki Versys X 300 by ₹40,971.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the (2025) version, 296 cc Petrol engine of Versys X 300 produces 40 PS @ 11500 rpm of power and 26 Nm @ 10000 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

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