Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 vs Yamaha YZF-R2

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 price starts at Rs. 2.29 Lakh, which is Rs. 1,500 cheaper than the base variant of Yamaha YZF-R2, priced at Rs. 2.31 Lakh. On the performance front, the Himalayan 440 uses a 443cc engine producing 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm and the YZF-R2 a 204cc engine producing 26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Himalayan 440 and YZF-R2, the YZF-R2 is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Himalayan 440 stands out for affordability.

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Himalayan 440 vs YZF-R2 Comparison Summary

Specification Royal Enfield Himalayan 440Yamaha YZF-R2
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.29 LakhRs. 2.31 Lakh
Engine 443 cc204 cc
Max power 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Kerb weight 800 Kg149 Kg

Himalayan 440 vs YZF-R2 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 STDYamaha YZF-R2 STD
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Brand Name Royal Enfield Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.29 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.31 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm 26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Colors
Yamaha YZF-R2 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
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. 6,270 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,311 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,526 Himalayan 440 Insurance Rs. 12,566 YZF-R2 Insurance
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Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
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, DOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
443 cc
204 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
34 Nm @ 4000 rpm
19.1 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Bore
81 mm
66 mm
Stroke
86 mm
59.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Anti-lock Braking System

Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
180 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 41mm forks
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock with linkage
Linked-Type Monocross

Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :-100/80-17, Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Make
CEAT
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
810 mm
Load carrying capacity
176 Kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Grade
Semi-synthetic, SAE 15W-50, API SL, Grade JASO MA2
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2190*840*1370 mm3
1980*700*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1460 mm
1340 mm
Length
2190 mm
1980 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm
170 mm
Height
1370 mm
1140 mm
Width
840 mm
700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
800 Kg
149 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 5AH

Frame Type
Half-Duplex, Split-Cradle Frame
Backbone (Steel Tube Dimond Frame)
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Track,Street,Rain
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Wet Sump Lubrication
Yamaha Ride Control
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
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Yes
Body
Metal
Fibre
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Vs Yamaha YZF-R2 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 vs Yamaha YZF-R2?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 is cheaper than Yamaha YZF-R2 by ₹1,500.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 vs Yamaha YZF-R2?
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, 204 cc Petrol engine of YZF-R2 produces 26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 19.1 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque

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