Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs. 2.85 Lakh which is Rs. 77,693 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 priced at Rs. 2.07 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is powered by 499 cc cc engine. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in 5 different colours while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Key Highlights Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 BaseRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABS
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Max Power 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 30 kmpl

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 BaseRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABS
Rating
87 reviews
56 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 2.07 Lakh
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Max Power 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Mileage (ARAI) ... 30 kmpl
Wheel Size ... Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 7,803 @ 6% (36 months)
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Insurance Rs. 21,073 Himalayan 450 Insurance ...
Brochure
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Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Engine Displacement
452 cc
499 cc
Max Power
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs4
Bore
84 mm
84 mm
Stroke
81.5 mm
90 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital Electronic Ignition
Compression Ratio
...
8.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
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0-60 kmph
...
4.65s
Mileage (ARAI)
...
30 kmpl

Suspension-Front
...
Telescopic Forks
Chassis
...
Single Downtube, 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
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Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
22 psi

Dry Weight
181 kg
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Seat height
825 mm
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Load carrying capacity
198 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2245*852*1316 mm3
2060*790*1205
Wheelbase
1510 mm
1350 mm
Length
2245 mm
2060 mm
Ground Clearance
230 mm
135 mm
Height
1316 mm
1205 mm
Width
852 mm
790 mm
Fuel Capacity
17 Liters
20 L
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
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Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
270 mm
240 mm

USB charging port
...
LED tail lights
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Bulb

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

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

  • Powerful engine
  • really comfortable
  • great price
  • agile

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • Torquey engine
  • Features
  • Highway cruising capability

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

  • Not the smoothest engine
  • features could have been more easy to use
  • tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • No ABS
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Competitors

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike should I go for, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 or 500X
  • It's too good bike for touring or for occasional riding and for us mileage is good for 500cc 32kmpl and in dis the great thing is royal Enfield suit power exhaust only not only silent vibration
  • Several sites will provide you comparison charts of one against the other. both have SAME engine. BUT ,TBX has 1. tubeless tyres.2. alloy wheels3. ABS4. straightened handle bar 5. fresh look with the two tone colours ( if you are a chrome lover then tb is your pick) as TBX exhaust has no chrome. it's black. choice is yours. Happy riding.
  • If u r ready for a good maintainace cost go for it Only riding a 500cc bike in city wont be a good choice the mileage comes down to 22kmpl. Choose wisely
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Q. Which is better between Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. Please help to choose between Thunderbird 350 and 500?
  • It depends on your daily use. Fuel efficiency is better in 350. Easy and smooth commuters bike. If you want more power 500.. even higher then interceptor 650...If you plan for long tours and highway cruise then definitely 500..If you plan for resale after a few years, then 350 sales better in second hand than 500. All the best
  • 350is a commuter. But where as 500 for tours and rides. 500is fitted with EFI for better performance and torque at high altitudes. But in BSVI 350 which is having 6speed gear box, double cradle frame, duel channel ABS and digital instrument console and also with EFI is coming soon. Wait until 2020.
  • If u want an extra push and throttle feel and a sudden outbusrt of pickup and power 500 is ur pick bt for city diving 350 will do the justice
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Q. What is the difference between 500 and 500x and who is better for me I am 5'7" - Thunderbird 500?
  • I mean ur questiob is about ThunderbirdX,it is the newer version with a colourful paint hehe,and an alloy wheel,but if u are a true royal enfield lover,i migjt prefer Thunderbird without colourful paint and without slim Alloy.
  • Both are same, you can get many color options in 500x and some design tweeks
  • No difference except cosmetic changes. Solely my views
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Himalayan 450 vs Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by Rs. 77,693.

Which bike offers better performance Himalayan 450 vs Thunderbird 500?

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. Whereas for the ABS version, 499 cc Petrol engine of Thunderbird 500 produces 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
  • Himalayan 450
    Good campare 

    It is engine is good campare to royal enfield engine that is only they or running old engine

    0
    Anonymous 2 weeks ago
  • Himalayan 450
    4.2
    Low vibration 

    The engine feels agressive and has very low vibrations on 80-100 kmph but it can be more refined

    0
    Ayush (Verified User) 1 month ago
  • Himalayan 450
    I have used the bike for 

    I have used the bike for more than 20000 km.I love it very much but somehow i hate the rear brakes.Mine is without abs.Front brake are more reliable.

    0
    Rameez (Verified User) 1 month ago
  • Himalayan 450
    Royal enfield bs4 himalayangives 

    Royal enfield bs4 himalayan gives around 30 mileage not exactly 30 slightly up or down.After 25k kms on your himalayan your chains pocket clutch plates etc.Will start giving you issues.

    0
    Rahman (Verified User) 1 month ago
  • Himalayan 450
    5.0
    Himalayan 450 is good bike 

    Himalayan 450 is good bike i have driven the bike its mileage is good stability is there in driving very good you need to go for it coming to price point of view if your budget is under 3 this is good option for you

    0
    Rohit (Verified User) 1 month ago
  • Himalayan 450
    What is the price I need 

    What is the price i need to know this price and to buy from krishna nagar

    0
    Ranajit (Verified User) 1 week ago
  • Himalayan 450
    Super with super Hero Himalaya 

    Super with super hero himalaya drive like horses ride

    0
    Royal (Verified User) 1 week ago
  • Himalayan 450
    5.0
    End torque 

    Here are my thoughts on the upcoming royal enfield himalayan 450 motorcycle: overall features and stylingfrom what i've seen so far, The himalayan 450 retains the rugged, Adventurous styling of the current himalayan 411 but with some nice upgrades.The exposed frame and off-road oriented design are still there, But the 450 adds some sharper lines and a more muscular fuel tank for a modern look.Some key features include switchable abs, A tripper navigation pod, And an lcd display with turn-by-turn navigation.These are great features for an adventure touring bike.The styling strikes a good balance between rugged and refined.Expectationsi'm expecting the 450cc engine to provide a noticeable power bump over the 411cc motor in the current himalayan - perhaps around 30hp.This should make cruising at highway speeds more relaxed while still delivering excellent low-end torque for off-road riding.The weight is also reportedly lower, Which should improve handling.Overall, The 450 looks like a nicely improved evolution of the proven himalayan platform.My expectations are high for a more powerful, Lighter and feature-rich middleweight adventure tourer.Likelihood of purchasei'd say there's a good chance i'll seriously consider purchasing the himalayan 450 when it becomes available.It hits a real sweet spot in terms of power, Capability and price.The addition of navigation, Abs and other features make it an even more well-rounded package.As an experienced adventure rider currently without a middleweight tourer in my garage, The royal enfield ticks a lot of boxes for my needs and budget.Unless reviews reveal any major flaws, I could see myself purchasing a himalayan 450 in the future as my main adventure touring motorcycle.It looks like an excellent value proposition in the segment.

    0
    John (Verified User) 6 months ago
  • Himalayan 450
    Awesome Bike 

    The Enfield Himalayan is an outstanding bike, known for its light and easy-to-ride nature. The convenience of the self-starter eliminates the need for kick-starting, and the effective side stand makes parking effortless. The digital central console is user-friendly and easy to read. While designed primarily for off-road applications, its ride handling on city roads is commendable. The bike's rugged and distinctive appearance adds to its appeal, and the engine springs to life effortlessly with the self-start button. Smooth and easy gear shifts enhance the overall riding experience. The Himalayan is not only easy to handle but also versatile, suitable for both city commuting and off-road adventures. Although yet to be taken on the highway for off-road travel, it stands out as a great bike that excels in both urban and adventurous settings.Royal Enfield has successfully delivered a winner in this segment, offering an affordable option that is truly impressive. A potential owner myself, I am drawn to its overall greatness.

    0
    Gopinath (Verified User) 2 months ago
  • Himalayan 450
    Fantastic machine 

    Its a fantastic machine from royal enfield.I had a re himalayan 411cc and its one of the most affordable adventure bike in india.The servicing cost is merely around 1.5k to 3k which is value of money and even spares are less costly compared to other adv motorcycles available of other brands.Eagerly looking for the launch of this much anticipated and eagerly awaited adv from re with all new engine and loads of new equipment's like inverted forks, Liquid cooled engine, Round and fully digital instrumentation console / odometer, Cruise control just a few to name.I am sure this adv will be a superb machine from re stable which will take adventure junkies to a new and next level for sure.As soon as its launched, Have the plan to get one at the earliest.Thank you.Regards, Shivraj - 911****717.

    0
    Anonymous 10 months ago
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  • Thunderbird 500
    Royal ride 

    9 years old but still the same royal ride with powerful engine with disc and mileage is decent not so good but satisfied

    0
    Khush (Verified User) 8 months ago
  • Thunderbird 500
    4.2
    நீண்ட தூரம் பயணம் செய்வதற்கு 

    நீண்ட தூரம் பயணம் செய்வதற்கு ஏற்ற வகையில் உள்ளது ஸ்சுமூத் & குயிக் பிக்கப்

    0
    Bhaskar (Verified User) 9 months ago
  • Thunderbird 500
    Great pleassure 

    Feel great to ride thunderbird 500, Best cruise bike, You can ride whole day comfortably.The mileage is decent you can expect 30 plus on highways and the service cost is less than 3k.

    0
    Sudhakar (Verified User) 10 months ago
  • Thunderbird 500
    Engine performance 

    Driving this 500cc bike was fun.Engine performance was great with mileage of 30kmpl.Seat was not comfortable for long rides.Maintenance of enfield bikes are high.Specially the fuel pump will stop working after 5-7 years.Replacement from re service centre also does not guarantee a long running fuel pump.Rust on body parts is a major issue in re.Overall good to ride but high on maintenance.

    0
    Saibal (Verified User) 1 year ago
  • Thunderbird 500
    Reliable bike 

    Over all its strong and reliable bike, Only most important thing you have to care services on time and engine oil.I love my bike.I am using from since 2013 and it's still very best pickup, Engine and best thing is this you can drive hundreds of kilometres without any hustle.

    0
    Dhruv (Verified User) 1 year ago
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