Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs TVS Apache RTX 300

Last Updated: August 5, 2026

TVS Apache RTX 300 price starts at Rs. 1.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.09 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, priced at Rs. 3.08 Lakh. On the performance front, the Himalayan 450 uses a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm and the Apache RTX 300 a 299.1cc engine producing 36 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Himalayan 450 and Apache RTX 300, the Apache RTX 300 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Himalayan 450 stands out for performance.

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Himalayan 450 vs Apache RTX 300 Comparison Summary

Specification Royal Enfield Himalayan 450TVS Apache RTX 300
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.08 LakhRs. 1.99 Lakh
Mileage 30 kmplNot Available
Engine 452 cc299.1 cc
Max power 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm36 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 196 Kg180 Kg

Himalayan 450 vs Apache RTX 300 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 BaseTVS Apache RTX 300 Base
Rating
77 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, 4 Stroke
Max Power 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 36 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
TVS Apache RTX 300 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
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. 5,733 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,672 Himalayan 450 Insurance Rs. 12,036 Apache RTX 300 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
135 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Estimated Top Speed
Not Available
140 kmph
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, 4 Stroke
Engine Displacement
452 cc
299.1 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
36 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
28.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
84 mm
78 mm
Stroke
81.5 mm
62.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
11.6:1

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

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

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
180 mm
Suspension-Front
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
USD Forks, Ø 41mm
Suspension-Rear
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm
Monoshock with Floating Piston

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Front :-110/80 - 19, Rear :-150/70 - 17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Eurogrip
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2245*852*1316 mm3
2176*885*1400 mm3
Wheelbase
1510 mm
1430 mm
Length
2245 mm
2176 mm
Ground Clearance
230 mm
200 mm
Height
1316 mm
1400 mm
Width
852 mm
885 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
12.5 L
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
180 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
270 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 / 8AH
12V / 8AH

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Steel Trellis Frame Hinged With Aluminium Cast Swingarm
Digital Display Type
TFT Connectivity
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Rain,Urban,Tour,Rally
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Electronic Throttle Body (Ride-By-Wire)
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Body
Not Available
Metal
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

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

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
TVS Apache RTX 300
  • Gets a 5-inch TFT console with full-fledged navigation
  • Cruise control
  • Affordable than its rivals
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come
TVS Apache RTX 300
  • Some people could find the design a bit too polarising

Is Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Better Than TVS Apache RTX 300?

80% users have chosen Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 over TVS Apache RTX 300 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 130 users have also rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and TVS Apache RTX 300 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 450 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. But TVS Apache RTX 300 is better on the grounds of comfort and safety.
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 Himalayan 450 Apache RTX 300
Mileage 3.7 2.5
Performance 4.2 2.5
Comfort 4.9 5.0
Maintenance 3.8 2.0
Safety 0.3 2.5
Features 4.7 2.5
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Which bike is best between Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs TVS Apache RTX 300?
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. But TVS Apache RTX 300 is better on the grounds of comfort and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs TVS Apache RTX 300?
The TVS Apache RTX 300 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by ₹1.09 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs TVS Apache RTX 300?
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 Base version, 299.1 cc Petrol engine of Apache RTX 300 produces 36 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 28.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has better performance.

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