Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

The Price of Kawasaki Versys X 300 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 are Rs. 3.49 Lakh and Rs. To Be Announced respectively The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Versys X 300 is 24.39 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Versys X 300 is powered by 296 cc engine. Kawasaki Versys X 300 is available in 3 different colours while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 6 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Versys X 300 vs Himalayan 450

Key Highlights Versys X 300 (2026)Himalayan 450 Base
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 39 PS @ 11500 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

Versys X 300 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Versys X 300 (2026)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 39 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. 22,326 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
...
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
...
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
39 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
...
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
30 kmpl

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)
...
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
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
...
181 kg
Seat height
815 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
...
3.4 L
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
175 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
290 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
270 mm

Roadside assistance
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
Backbone, High Tensile Steel
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT Connectivity
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Navigation assist
...
Riding Modes
Low battery alert
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology
...
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
...
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
...
Switchable ABS
...

Vehicle Warranty
...
3 Years or 30,000 Km
4th Service
...
15000 Kms
Standard Warranty (Years)
...
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
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 128 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.
Kawasaki Versys X 300 has out rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 on all the rating factors.

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 4.7
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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?
Kawasaki Versys X 300 has out rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 on all the rating factors.
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 (2026) version, 296 cc Petrol engine of Versys X 300 produces 39 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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