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Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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

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Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 310 PS
  • 216 kg

Supercharged and track-only: it cannot be registered for the road

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. Kawasaki Ninja H2R4
  2. Royal Enfield Himalayan 4503
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm
  • Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja H2RRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank17 L17 L
On a full tank—~510 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc452 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power310 PS @ 14,000 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight1435 PS / tonne204 PS / tonne
Top speed400 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight216 kg (with fluids)196 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm825 mm
Ground clearance130 mm230 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,510 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 320 / Disc 270
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick90/90-21 / 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, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 weighs about 196 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R 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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