Earlier version in photoYamaha YZF-R3
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 321 cc
- 42 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 169 kg
Bike comparison
Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
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.
- Yamaha YZF-R35
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 4504
- Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
- Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm
- Best fuel averageRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450~30 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450~510 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
- LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
- Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
- Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
- Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Yamaha YZF-R3 |  Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Yamaha · Japan | Royal Enfield · India |
| Type of bike | Sports | Adventure |
| Fuel average | ~27 km/l | ~30 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 17 L |
| On a full tank | ~378 km | ~510 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 321 cc | 452 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm | 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm | 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 249 PS / tonne | 204 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 169 kg (with fluids) | 196 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 230 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 298 / Disc 220 | Disc 320 / Disc 270 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 | 90/90-21 / 140/80-17 |
| Suspension (front / back) | 37 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock | 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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Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 about 196 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.
Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: which should I buy?
Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 if most pulling power, best fuel average matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- Yamaha YZF-R3: Kuro202, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Ashley Pomeroy, CC0
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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.