Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs. 2.85 Lakh which is Rs. 82,954 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Classic 500 priced at Rs. 2.02 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Classic 500 is 32 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Classic 500 is powered by 499 cc cc engine , while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine. Royal Enfield Classic 500 is available in 7 different colours while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Classic 500 vs Himalayan 450

Key Highlights Classic 500 Pegasus EditionHimalayan 450 Base
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

Classic 500 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Classic 500 Pegasus EditionHimalayan 450 Base
Rating
217 reviews
84 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.16 Lakh Rs. 2.85 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Himalayan 450 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm ...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI ...
Rs. 7,803 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance ... Rs. 22,310 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
499 cc
452 cc
Max Power
27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs4
bs6-2.0
Bore
84 mm
84 mm
Stroke
90 mm
81.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital Electronic Ignition
...
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
32 kmpl
30 kmpl
0-60 kmph
3s
...

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
...
Chassis
Single down tube, Using engine as stressed member
...
Suspension-Rear
Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers With 5-step Adjustable Preload
...

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-19, Rear :-120/80-18
...
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
...
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
22 psi
...

Dry Weight
...
181 kg
Seat height
...
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
198 kg
Length*Width*Height
2140*790*1090
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1360 mm
1510 mm
Length
2140 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
230 mm
Height
1090 mm
1316 mm
Width
790 mm
852 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.5 L
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
...
196 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Diameter
280 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
270 mm

USB charging port
...
Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Trip Meter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Console
Digital
...
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
...
Mobile Connectivity
...
Switchable ABS
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
10000
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Royal Enfield Classic 500

  • Torquey engine
  • Looks
  • Fuel Injection

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

  • Powerful engine
  • really comfortable
  • great price
  • agile

Royal Enfield Classic 500

  • Weight
  • No rear disc brake nor ABS
  • Vibrations

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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Classic 500 and Himalayan 450 Competitors

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better classic 350 or classic 500 in performance?
  • M having stealth black 500 and its such a special feeling to own the RE which cannot be expressed in words but when it comes to 350 or 500 it is totally on your usage as the first thing is mileage which does not differ much as i m getting around 30+ and in 350 it is around 35 but when it comes to driving for sure you feel d diff the 500 variant is much more plesant in driving. so in my opinion just go for 500 but if you are luking price wise u can choose 350 bcz in looks both are same if you are not choosing the 500 only colour variant
  • Difference will be on the inflow of the fuel . 350 is with carburetor and 500 is with fuel injection. 500 got more pickup but lack in fuel efficiency as compare to the counterpart.i' ve rode my classic 350 for almost 5 years, most of the times in the himalayan region.i found no issue regarding the capacity of the engine.on my personal level i would have picked himalayan for classic 500. decision is yours brother. thanks and keep thumping
  • Having owned the Classic 500 I can tell you that it is not worth the extra money. The performance upgrade is not noticeable. I would suggest you gofor the Classic 350 . But the one thing I noticed is the exclusivity of the Classic 500. As far as I know there are only around 10 in my city out of the 1000s of bullets and that really is something special, so if you are looking for exclusivity then go for the 500.
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Q. What is the difference between Classic 350cc and Classic 500cc
  • Well its your prospective of looking at the vehicle difference is nothing more than it is of 350 cc and another one is of 500 cc.
  • It is the capacity of the engine. It is the cubic capacity of the engine. You can check it out on youtube also.
  • No difference but classic 350 was low cost for classic 500 only costs are different
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Q. Planning to purchase a royal enfield, but am confused between the 350cc and the 500cc variant.i want to buy the standard variant for any of the model, as the classic series is too common on the streets these days. the new standard 350cc comes with electric start and disc brakes as per few videos on YouTube. however, loved the forest green colour of the standard 500. heard the 500cc is very expensive to maintain in the long run and unreliable compared to the 350cc.I'll be using the bike for mostly for daily commute as well as occasional weekend rides. please suggest.
  • Go for standard 500 CC bullet. Engine is the same as classic 500. Now abs is standard for all bikes. I am using 500 cc classic model for last 8 years on a daily basis and that too in a crowded Mumbai Traffic. Engine is quite reliable. Well as said 500 cc comes with its own set of issues such as oil leakage. vibration at high speeds, low mileage between 25 to 30 that too post 9k KMS of running. Engines becomes free post 9k KMS..However in new models vibration issue stands sorted to some extent. Mirrors need be changed for better rear view. Go for avenger mirrors. Electric fittings are good. However instrument cluster is an old analogue one and no refinement in it, also the same gets disfunctional after sometime, Post that install a German made analogue console which comes for around 1500. Overall a good bike, highly stable on highways, good body balance, u can drive with both hands off the handle. If u r ready to shelly out 20k a year on maintenance, it will give you a pleasurable experience life long..Even after 200 KMS of running in one stretch u won't feel wired out at all.I will strongly recommend 500 cc bike
  • Only difference is 350 dont use efi and 500 does. Efi is handy if you understand fuse system and even if it blows up u can change with spare one and you are ready to go. Maintenance is same not much difference. Use motul 5100 instead of topgun which is water provided by RE as your engine oil. Do PDI checks throughly as build quality is going down compared to old RE. Test drive both bikes as 500 have extra power so decide after test drive. I owned 500 ds 5 years back. When i went to buy i was looking for 350 but other guy took it for test ride so i took 500 for test ride and till date i never ride 350. So deside after test ride. Best of luck.
  • 1. Daily commute - 350 cc2. Standerd looks unique these days 3. Reliability both are the same 4. Cost of ownership more or less same. 15k kms u will have to replace the fuel filter. Which is 2.5k added ro the service. 5. Milage it depends up on how we ride it. I get around 40 avarage when i drive it casually. Same way i have got a milage of 24 when i was in a hurry.6. If u need a nimble bike with all power like a 200 or 250 cc bike take the 500. Fond of dhug dhug dhug music go for 350. 7. One more thing tyres wears off like 5k kms before 350s. 20k kms tyre life on 350 and in 500 u will wear it of withing 15k kms.
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Classic 500 Vs Himalayan 450 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Classic 500 vs Himalayan 450?

The Royal Enfield Classic 500 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by Rs. 68,181.

Which bike offers better performance Classic 500 vs Himalayan 450?

For the Pegasus Edition version, 499 cc Petrol engine of Classic 500 produces 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 41.3 Nm @ 4000 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

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Royal Enfield Classic 500
  • It is the best retro bike and this colour is loved by everyone. Personally I also own a classic 350 gunmetal grey and I have done regular 1200 kms ride in 11 hours from chennai to palakkad and back frequently. It is a value for money bike and good for commuting touring and also a little bit of offroading. Like people says it can take you places with roads or without roads 35 to 36 kmpl is decent mileage for a 500 cc single cylinder mill

    Praveen Kallat few weeks ago
  • I would like to sell my Royal Enfield Classic 500 Desert Strom bike as I bought a car .. it's a well maintained and serviced bike... 27500 kms driven .. first owner... Please call me at 805****416 for further questions or queries...

    Sherren Dsilva few weeks ago
  • it was the most perfect bike I have ever seen.. one of my favorite.. I bought a new car now so I have to sell this bike and I'm not using it too. well serviced good condition bike is worth the price I quoted

    Sherren Nicholas few weeks ago
  • It is a very sturdy and balanced bike very comfortable to maneuver. I have really enjoyed riding it once to Mahabaleshwar and I was so not at all tired after doing 200 km in a day.

    Ravi Mirchandani few weeks ago
  • Good,this bike is heavy and looks gorgeous no words to say about that.But the colour of the silencer changes by time.however it is mattblack how the colour of it changes

    Gokul Das few weeks ago
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