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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Kawasaki Z900

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
Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 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

Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS
Kawasaki Z900125 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm
Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc
Kawasaki Z900948 cc

Top speed

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

Weight

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg
Kawasaki Z900213 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm
Kawasaki Z900830 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm
Kawasaki Z900140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450Kawasaki Z900
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank17 L17 L
On a full tank~510 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size452 cc948 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm125 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Power to weight204 PS / tonne587 PS / tonne
Top speed160 km/h240 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight196 kg (with fluids)213 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm830 mm
Ground clearance230 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,510 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 270Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 140/80-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Kawasaki Z900?

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

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

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.

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

Buy Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Kawasaki Z900 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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