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Kawasaki Z650 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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

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Kawasaki Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg
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 Z6506
  2. Royal Enfield Himalayan 4501
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Z650188 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 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 Z65068 PS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z650200 km/h
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z650188 kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z650130 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank15 L17 L
On a full tank—~510 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc452 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne204 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)196 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm825 mm
Ground clearance130 mm230 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,510 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 270
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-1790/90-21 / 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, Kawasaki Z650 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Kawasaki Z650 weighs about 188 kg and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 about 196 kg, so Kawasaki Z650 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z650 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 if most ground clearance 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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