Kawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SE vs Enfield Royal Himalayan 450 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SEstacks up against the Enfield Royal Himalayan 450. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SEEnfield Royal Himalayan 450
Model year20262025
Price$7,499
Engine451 cc452 cc
Weight175 kg196 kg
Seat height870 mm
Fuel capacity15.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresIRC GP-410: 90/90-21 (54S) / IRC GP-410: 140/70-17 (66S)90/90 R21 / 140/80 R17

Kawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SE vs Enfield Royal Himalayan 450 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SE and the Enfield Royal Himalayan 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SE brings its published horsepower in a 175 kg package, while the Enfield Royal Himalayan 450 counters with its own power figure at 196 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: