Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 vs Yamaha R15S

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

Yamaha R15S price starts at Rs. 1.59 Lakh, which is Rs. 70,730 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan 440, priced at Rs. 2.30 Lakh. On the performance front, the Himalayan 440 uses a 443cc engine producing 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm and the R15S a 155cc engine producing 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Himalayan 440 and R15S, the R15S is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Himalayan 440 stands out for performance.

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Himalayan 440 vs R15S Comparison Summary

Specification Royal Enfield Himalayan 440Yamaha R15S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.30 LakhRs. 1.59 Lakh
Mileage Not Available40 kmpl
Engine 443 cc155 cc
Max power 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Kerb weight 199 Kg142 Kg

Himalayan 440 vs R15S Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 STDYamaha R15S STD
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Brand Name Royal Enfield Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.30 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.59 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Colors
Yamaha R15S Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-21 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,295 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 4,585 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 21,188 Himalayan 440 Insurance Rs. 11,367 R15S Insurance
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
144 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
443 cc
155 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
34 Nm @ 4000 rpm
14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Bore
81 mm
58 mm
Stroke
86 mm
58.7 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
11.6:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
40 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
180 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 41mm forks
Telescopic fork
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock with linkage
Monocross (link suspension)

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
33 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-120/90-17
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-21 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
CEAT
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
800 mm
815 mm
Load carrying capacity
176 Kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.2 L
Engine Oil Grade
Semi-synthetic, SAE 15W-50, API SL, Grade JASO MA2
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2190*840*1370 mm3
1990*725*1135 mm3
Wheelbase
1460 mm
1325 mm
Length
2190 mm
1990 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm
170 mm
Height
1370 mm
1135 mm
Width
840 mm
725 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
11 L
Kerb Weight
199 Kg
142 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 4AH

Frame Type
Half-Duplex, Split-Cradle Frame
Deltabox
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Wet Sump Lubrication
Variable Valve Actuation (VVA)
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
Body
Metal
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000 Kms/150 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
9000 Kms/270 Days
4th Service
Not Available
13000 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
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Yamaha R15S
  • More affordable and comfortable than the R15 V4, Variable Valve Actuation ensures the engine has enough grunt for everyday situations, Standard rear radial tyre, with optional grippy Metzelers
Yamaha R15S
  • Fit and finish levels could have been better, The LED headlight isn’t bright enough and fails to illuminate the road properly
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. For riding in Chennai City r15v3 is good or Thunderbird 350X?
  • R15v3
  • It's Simple Yamaha R15 V3 is best in Chennai City
  • The R15 has always had a singular focus. Performance. That leads to compromise in other aspects like ergonomics. Its sporty riding position comes courtesy of an 815mm high rider seat (up by 15mm over the v2). Despite the taller seat, we did not have an issue placing both feet on the ground. The riding position has become more aggressive and while it worked well on the track, riding in the city for an extended period did leave a minor discomfort in our wrists and upper back. Other than the clip-on, which now feels lower, the low-set footpegs are comfortable and the rest of the bike too didn't give us any reason to complain. You do need to be careful while taking U-turns though as the bars come pretty close to the fuel tank, and your hand getting too close to your knee during full lock does cause some issues. Especially on right-hand U-turns, it’s rather difficult to open the throttle as your wrist is resting on the tank at full lock. On the other hand, the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X has been discontinued and is not available for sale in the market. Moreover, we would suggest you take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and riding comfort. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more:- Yamaha R15 v3.0 Road Test Review
Q. My height is 5.2 feet, which is better Dominar 250 or Yamaha R15 V3?
  • You may have to tip-toe the bike while moving the bike around in the parking lot or in stop-and-go traffic. Moreover
  • As per your requirements, we would suggest you to go with the Bajaj Dominar 250. The sports tourer offers a seat height of 800mm which is fairly accessible, however, you may have to tip-toe the bike while moving the bike around in the parking lot or in stop-and-go traffic. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which variant of YZF R15 V3 is best to buy?
  • Yamaha offers the YZF R15 V3 in one variant and four paint schemes: Metallic Red, Racing Blue, Thunder Grey, and Dark Knight.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Vs Yamaha R15S FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 vs Yamaha R15S?
The Yamaha R15S is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 by ₹70,730.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 vs Yamaha R15S?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 155 cc Petrol engine of R15S produces 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque

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