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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs BMW R 1300 GS

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

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

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

Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Top speed

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

Weight

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450BMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeAdventureAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank17 L19 L
On a full tank~510 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size452 cc1300 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight204 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed160 km/h220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight196 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm850 mm
Ground clearance230 mm—
Wheelbase1,510 mm1,518 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 270Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 140/80-17120/70-19 / 170/60-17
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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Questions people ask

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

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

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

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.

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

Buy Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy BMW R 1300 GS if most power, most pulling power 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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