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BMW R 1300 GS vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 452 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 196 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. Royal Enfield Himalayan 4502
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeAdventureAdventure
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank19 L17 L
On a full tank—~510 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc452 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne204 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)196 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm825 mm
Ground clearance—230 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,510 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 320 / Disc 270
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-1790/90-21 / 140/80-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 weighs about 196 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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