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Honda CB500X vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Honda CB500X (2022-2023) and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (2023-present), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: Honda CB500X 47 hp, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 39.5 hp.
  • Torque: Honda CB500X 43 Nm, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 40 Nm.
  • Weight: Honda CB500X 199 kg, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 196 kg.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • Honda CB500X (2022-2023)47 (best)
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (2023-present)39.5

Torque Nm

  • Honda CB500X (2022-2023)43 (best)
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (2023-present)40

Weight kg

  • Honda CB500X (2022-2023)199
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (2023-present)196 (best)

Full specs

Specification
2019 Honda CB500X in white with yellow stripes — photo by Lancia Dude
Honda CB500X
2022-2023
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 at a Royal Enfield meetup, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, Germany — photo by Rouv1505
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
2023-present
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CategoryAdventureAdventure
Years2022-20232023-present
Engine471cc liquid-cooled 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin452cc liquid-cooled single, DOHC, 4-valve, electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire
Cylinders21
Displacement471 cc452 cc
Power47 hp @ 8,600 rpmBest39.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Transmission6-speed manual with assist/slipper clutch, chain final drive6-speed manual, wet multiplate slip and assist clutch
Final drivechainNot available
Weight199 kg (wet)196 kg (wet)Best
Seat height830 mm825 mm
Fuel capacity17.5 LBest17 L
Front suspension41mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Big Piston) USD fork, non-adjustable, 135mm axle travel (150mm cushion stroke)43 mm upside-down fork, 200 mm travel
Rear suspensionPro-Link single shock, 5-stage preload adjustable, 135mm axle travel (60mm cushion stroke), steel hollow cross-member swingarmLinkage-type monoshock, 200 mm travel
Brake system2-channel ABS (standard)Dual-channel ABS, switchable
Front brakeDual 296mm wave discs, Nissin axial-mount 2-piston calipers320 mm ventilated disc, double-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 240mm disc, 1-piston caliper270 mm ventilated disc, single-piston caliper
Front tire110/80R19 M/C (59H)90/90-21
Rear tire160/60R17 M/C (69H)140/80 R17
QuickshifterNoNot available
Launch priceUSD 7,199 (US)Not available