Kawasaki Z300 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs. 3.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 15,971 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Z300, priced at Rs. 3.24 Lakh. On the performance front, the Z300 uses a 296cc engine producing 40 PS @ 11000 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Z300 and Himalayan 450, the Z300 is the better pick for a lighter kerb weight.

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Z300 vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Z300Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.24 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage Not Available29.15 kmpl
Engine 296 cc452 cc
Max power 40 PS @ 11000 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 175 Kg196 Kg

Z300 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Z300 STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
1 review
77 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.24 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 40 PS @ 11000 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Z300 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front - 17 Inch, Rear - 17 Inch Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,871 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,138 Z300 Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
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
E20
E20
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
296 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40 PS @ 11000 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
26.3 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)
Not Available
29.15 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
132 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Ø37 mm telescopic fork
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload
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 - 110/70, Rear - 140/70
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front - 17 Inch, Rear - 17 Inch
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
MRF
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
785 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
2010*785*1045 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1405 mm
1510 mm
Length
2010 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
230 mm
Height
1045 mm
1316 mm
Width
785 mm
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
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
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
Tube diamond, steel
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
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
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Coolant Temperature,  Economical Riding Indicator
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports 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
Split
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
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
17 L
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
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
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Kawasaki Z300 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Z300 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 Kawasaki Z300 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than Kawasaki Z300 by ₹15,971.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Z300 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 296 cc Petrol engine of Z300 produces 40 PS @ 11000 rpm of power and 26.3 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
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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