Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: November 6, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs. 3.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 50,398 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, priced at Rs. 3.58 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Continental GT 650 offers a claimed 27 kmpl, while the Himalayan 450 delivers 29.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the Continental GT 650 uses a 648cc engine producing 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Continental GT 650 and Himalayan 450, the Himalayan 450 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Continental GT 650 stands out for performance.

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Continental GT 650 vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification Royal Enfield Continental GT 650Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.58 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage 27 kmpl29.15 kmpl
Engine 648 cc452 cc
Max power 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 214 Kg196 Kg

Continental GT 650 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 BaseRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
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Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.58 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, Air and Oil Cooled Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 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. 9,814 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 23,061 Continental GT 650 Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
170 kmph
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, Air and Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
648 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5150 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
Ignition
Digital Spark Ignition
Not Available
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
11.5:1

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

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

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Suspension-Front
41 mm front fork, Travel - 110 mm
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Twin gas-charged shock absorbers with adjustable preload, Travel - 88 mm
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
39 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-130/70-18
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
804 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.5 L
3.4 L
Gross Weight
400 kg
394 kg
Length*Width*Height
2119*780*1092 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1398 mm
1510 mm
Length
2119 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
174 mm
230 mm
Height
1092 mm
1316 mm
Width
780 mm
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
214 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm

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, Double Cradle Frame with Bolted Trussing
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
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cafe Racer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and 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
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Gradeability
24°
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air & Oil 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
500kms/45 days
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
5000kms/180 days
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
10000kms/360 days
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
15000kms/540 days
15000kms/540 days

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 40,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
40000
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

Is Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Better Than Royal Enfield Continental GT 650?

100% users have chosen Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 over Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 125 users have also rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance 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 Himalayan 450 Continental GT 650
Mileage 3.8 3.0
Performance 4.3 5.0
Comfort 4.9 5.0
Maintenance 3.8 5.0
Features 4.6 3.0
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 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 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 by ₹50,398.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the Base version, 648 cc Petrol engine of Continental GT 650 produces 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5150 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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