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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

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 YZF-R14
  2. Royal Enfield Himalayan 4503
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 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

Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank17 L17 L
On a full tank—~510 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc452 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne204 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)196 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm825 mm
Ground clearance130 mm230 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,510 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 270
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-1790/90-21 / 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, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 weighs about 196 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 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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