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Kawasaki Z900 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 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 Z9004
  2. Royal Enfield Himalayan 4503
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 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 Z900125 PS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Royal 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 tank17 L17 L
On a full tank—~510 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc452 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne204 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)196 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm825 mm
Ground clearance140 mm230 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,510 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 320 / Disc 270
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-21 / 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 Z900 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 weighs about 196 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 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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