Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

Suzuki V-Strom SX price starts at Rs. 2.02 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.06 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, priced at Rs. 3.08 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Himalayan 450 offers a claimed 29.15 kmpl, while the V-Strom SX delivers 32 kmpl. On the performance front, the Himalayan 450 uses a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm and the V-Strom SX a 249cc engine producing 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm. If you're deciding between the Himalayan 450 and V-Strom SX, the V-Strom SX is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Himalayan 450 stands out for performance.

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Himalayan 450 vs V-Strom SX Comparison Summary

Specification Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Suzuki V-Strom SX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.08 LakhRs. 2.02 Lakh
Mileage 29.15 kmpl32 kmpl
Engine 452 cc249 cc
Max power 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Kerb weight 196 Kg167 Kg

Himalayan 450 vs V-Strom SX Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 BaseSuzuki V-Strom SX STD
Rating
77 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.02 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC 4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC
Max Power 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Suzuki V-Strom SX Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,519 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance Rs. 12,080 V-Strom SX Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
135 kmph
140 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC
Engine Displacement
452 cc
249 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Max Torque
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
Bore
84 mm
76 mm
Stroke
81.5 mm
54.9 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
Electronic Ignition
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
10.7:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Suspension-Rear
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm
Swingarm Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
22 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
22 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
29 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
181 kg
Not Available
Seat height
825 mm
835 mm
Load carrying capacity
198 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.4 L
2.4 L
Gross Weight
394 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2245*852*1316 mm3
2180*880*1355 mm3
Wheelbase
1510 mm
1440 mm
Length
2245 mm
2180 mm
Ground Clearance
230 mm
205 mm
Height
1316 mm
1355 mm
Width
852 mm
880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
167 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
270 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 6AH

Frame Type
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Diamond
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Suzuki Ride Connect
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500 Kms/45 Days
1000 Kms/30-45 Days
2nd Service
5000 Kms/180 Days
5000 Kms/165-180 Days
3rd Service
10000 Kms/365 Days
10000 Kms/350-365 Days
4th Service
15000 Kms
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
Suzuki V-Strom SX
  • Has loads of visual presence and looks like a big ADV bike, Handling is impressive by ADV standards, Relaxed riding ergonomics makes it a great tourer
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come
Suzuki V-Strom SX
  • Stiff rear suspension means off-road performance is poor, Pricing is on the higher side, Flat spot in mid range means one has to work the engine for overtakes

Is Suzuki V-Strom SX Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

66% users have chosen Suzuki V-Strom SX over Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 130 users have also rated Suzuki V-Strom SX and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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 Suzuki V-Strom SX is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort, maintenance and safety in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of performance.
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 V-Strom SX Himalayan 450
Mileage 5.0 3.7
Performance 4.0 4.2
Comfort 5.0 4.9
Maintenance 4.0 3.8
Safety 4.0 0.3
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Which bike is best between Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX?
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your bike. But Suzuki V-Strom SX is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX?
The Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by ₹1.06 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX?
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 STD version, 249 cc Petrol engine of V-Strom SX produces 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm of power and 22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has better performance.

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