Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Honda NX500 ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450stacks up against the Honda NX500 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450Honda NX500 ABS
Model year20262025
Price$5,999
Engine452 cc471 cc
Weight181 kg196 kg
Seat height825 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
Tires90/90 R21 / 140/80 R17Dunlop® Trailmax: 110/80-19 59H / Dunlop® Trailmax: 160/60-17 69H

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Honda NX500 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the Honda NX500 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 brings its published horsepower in a 181 kg package, while the Honda NX500 ABS 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: