Royal Enfield Bullet 650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs. 3.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 56,827 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Bullet 650, priced at Rs. 3.65 Lakh. On the performance front, the Bullet 650 uses a 647.95cc engine producing 47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Bullet 650 and Himalayan 450, the Himalayan 450 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Bullet 650 stands out for performance.

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Bullet 650 vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification Royal Enfield Bullet 650Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.65 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage Not Available29.15 kmpl
Engine 647.95 cc452 cc
Max power 47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 243 Kg196 Kg

Bullet 650 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Bullet 650 STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
1 review
77 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.65 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 9,990 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 23,155 Bullet 650 Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
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
E20
E20
Engine Type
Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
647.95 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
78 mm
84 mm
Stroke
67.8 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
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
11.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

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

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Fork 43mm
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock
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 :-140/70-18
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
MRF
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
800 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3.4 L
Gross Weight
429 Kg
394 kg
Length*Width*Height
2260*830*1155 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1480 mm
1510 mm
Length
2260 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
154 mm
230 mm
Height
1155 mm
1316 mm
Width
830 mm
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
243 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
300 mm
270 mm

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

Frame Type
Steel Tubular Spine Frame
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Performance,Eco
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
 ECO mode
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual 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
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Not Available
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
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
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 Bullet 650
  • Timeless design with massive road presence
  • Relaxed and smooth highway cruising experience
  • Comfortable ergonomics for long-distance touring
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
Royal Enfield Bullet 650
  • Heavy to manage in city traffic
  • Tubeless spoke wheels still missing
  • Mild vibrations at highway cruising speeds
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

66% users have chosen Royal Enfield Bullet 650 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 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 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.
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 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 Bullet 650 Himalayan 450
Comfort 5.0 4.9
Features 5.0 4.7
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Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between Royal Enfield Bullet 650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 has out rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Bullet 650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Bullet 650 by ₹56,827.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Bullet 650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 647.95 cc Petrol engine of Bullet 650 produces 47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5650 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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