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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE4
  2. Royal Enfield Himalayan 4503
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank17 L20 L
On a full tank~510 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size452 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight204 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed160 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight196 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm855 mm
Ground clearance230 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,510 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 270Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 140/80-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17
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 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 weighs about 196 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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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