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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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 YZF-R15 V43
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R15 V4~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450~510 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R15 V4815 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-R15 V418.4 PS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45030 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450510 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Royal 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~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank11 L17 L
On a full tank~440 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
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne204 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)196 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm825 mm
Ground clearance170 mm230 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,510 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 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 YZF-R15 V4—a month
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 does around 40 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 about 196 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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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