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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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

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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

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. 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

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DERoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeAdventureAdventure
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank20 L17 L
On a full tank—~510 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc452 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight367 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
Weight230 kg (with fluids)196 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm825 mm
Ground clearance220 mm230 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,510 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 320 / Disc 270
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-1790/90-21 / 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, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

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

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

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.

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

Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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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