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Yamaha YBR125 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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

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Yamaha YBR125

Yamaha YBR125

Rs 466,000

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  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 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. Yamaha YBR1254
  2. Royal Enfield Himalayan 4504
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YBR125~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YBR125~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YBR125114 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125775 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 YBR12510.8 PS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS

Torque

Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YBR125124 cc
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YBR12545 km/l
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45030 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YBR125585 km
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450510 km

Weight

Yamaha YBR125114 kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YBR125775 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YBR125145 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YBR125Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 466,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeEverydayAdventure
Fuel average~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13 L17 L
On a full tank~585 km~510 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc452 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne204 PS / tonne
Top speed—160 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight114 kg (dry)196 kg (with fluids)
Seat height775 mm825 mm
Ground clearance145 mm230 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,510 mm
Length × width × height1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm—
ColoursBlack, Bluish grey, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 320 / Disc 270
ABSNoBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 90/90-1890/90-21 / 140/80-17
Suspension (front / back)Telescopic fork / Twin shocks43 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Yamaha YBR125—a month
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YBR125 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Yamaha YBR125 does around 45 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YBR125 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YBR125 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 about 196 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YBR125 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YBR125 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. 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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