Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 price starts at Rs. 2.30 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.29 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, priced at Rs. 3.58 Lakh. On the performance front, the Continental GT 650 uses a 648cc engine producing 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm and the Himalayan 440 a 443cc engine producing 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Continental GT 650 and Himalayan 440, the Himalayan 440 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Continental GT 650 stands out for performance.

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Continental GT 650 vs Himalayan 440 Comparison Summary

Specification Royal Enfield Continental GT 650Royal Enfield Himalayan 440
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.58 LakhRs. 2.30 Lakh
Mileage 27 kmplNot Available
Engine 648 cc443 cc
Max power 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Kerb weight 214 Kg199 Kg

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Basic Info Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 BaseRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440 STD
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Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.58 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.30 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, Air and Oil Cooled Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
Max Power 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-21 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 9,814 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,295 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 23,061 Continental GT 650 Insurance Rs. 21,188 Himalayan 440 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
170 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, Air and Oil Cooled
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
Engine Displacement
648 cc
443 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm
34 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
78 mm
81 mm
Stroke
67.8 mm
86 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
9.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
27 kmpl
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
25-30 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
180 mm
Suspension-Front
41 mm front fork, Travel - 110 mm
Telescopic, 41mm forks
Suspension-Rear
Twin gas-charged shock absorbers with adjustable preload, Travel - 88 mm
Monoshock with linkage

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
39 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-130/70-18
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-120/90-17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-21 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Make
Not Available
CEAT
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Seat height
804 mm
800 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
176 Kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.5 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
400 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Grade
Not Available
Semi-synthetic, SAE 15W-50, API SL, Grade JASO MA2
Length*Width*Height
2119*780*1092 mm3
2190*840*1370 mm3
Wheelbase
1398 mm
1460 mm
Length
2119 mm
2190 mm
Ground Clearance
174 mm
220 mm
Height
1092 mm
1370 mm
Width
780 mm
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
214 Kg
199 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

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

Frame Type
Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame with Bolted Trussing
Half-Duplex, Split-Cradle Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Wet Sump Lubrication
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Yes
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Metal
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cafe Racer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Gradeability
24°
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

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
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
40000
Not Available

Is Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Better Than Royal Enfield Continental GT 650?

100% users have chosen Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 over Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 2 users have also rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 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.
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and features in your bike. On the basis of performance, comfort and maintenance 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 Continental GT 650 Himalayan 440
Mileage 5.0 3.0
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 5.0 5.0
Features 5.0 3.0
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 FAQs

Which bike is best between Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 is better on the grounds of mileage and features. On the basis of performance, comfort and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 by ₹1.29 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
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 STD version, 443 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 440 produces 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm of power and 34 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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