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Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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

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Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 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. Royal Enfield Himalayan 4506
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V23
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450~510 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-15 V2810 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

Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45030 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450510 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-15 V2Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Fuel average~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank10 L17 L
On a full tank~450 km~510 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc452 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne204 PS / tonne
Top speed130 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight141 kg (with fluids)196 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm825 mm
Ground clearance170 mm230 mm
Wheelbase1,335 mm1,510 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 270
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-1790/90-21 / 140/80-17
Suspension (front / back)Upside-down fork / Monoshock43 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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  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 does around 45 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 about 196 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if you care most about best fuel average, lightest. Buy Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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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