Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs. 2.85 Lakh which is Rs. 73,400 costlier than base model of Suzuki V-Strom SX priced at Rs. 2.11 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of Suzuki V-Strom SX is 32 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine , while Suzuki V-Strom SX is powered by 249 cc engine. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in 5 different colours while Suzuki V-Strom SX comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Himalayan 450 vs V-Strom SX

Key Highlights Himalayan 450 BaseV-Strom SX STD
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC 4-stroke, Single-cylinder, oil-cooled, SOHC
Max Power 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
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Basic Info Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 BaseSuzuki V-Strom SX STD
Rating
69 reviews
93 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.11 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC 4-stroke, Single-cylinder, oil-cooled, SOHC
Max Power 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Suzuki V-Strom SX Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size ... Front :-482.6 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 7,803 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,794 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 20,982 Himalayan 450 Insurance Rs. 14,195 V-Strom SX Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
4-stroke, Single-cylinder, oil-cooled, SOHC
Engine Displacement
452 cc
249 cc
Max Power
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Max Torque
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
84 mm
76.0 mm
Stroke
81.5 mm
54.9 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
...
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Electronic ignition
Compression Ratio
...
10.7 : 1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
32 kmpl

Tyre Size
...
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
...
Front :-482.6 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
181 kg
...
Seat height
825 mm
835 mm
Load carrying capacity
198 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2245*852*1316 mm3
2180*880*1355 mm3
Wheelbase
1510 mm
1440 mm
Length
2245 mm
2180 mm
Ground Clearance
230 mm
205 mm
Height
1316 mm
1355 mm
Width
852 mm
880 mm
Fuel Capacity
17 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
167 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
...
Rear Brake Diameter
270 mm
...

Battery Type
...
Lead Acid
Additional Features
...
Lubrication System - Wet sump, Rake - 27°, Trail - 97 mm, ETA Update, Miss Call Alert & Caller id, Whatsapp Alert, Phone Battery Level Display, Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Suzuki Eco Performance, Suzuki Oil Cooling System
Call/SMS alerts
...
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
...
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
...
Navigation
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • really comfortable
  • great price
  • agile
Suzuki V-Strom SX
  • Has loads of visual presence and looks like a big ADV bike. Handling is impressive by ADV standards. Relaxed riding ergonomics makes it a great tourer.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • features could have been more easy to use
  • tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come
Suzuki V-Strom SX
  • Stiff rear suspension means off-road performance is poor. Pricing is on the higher side. Flat spot in mid range means one has to work the engine for overtakes.

Is Suzuki V-Strom SX Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

55% users have chosen Suzuki V-Strom SX over Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 233 users have also rated Suzuki V-Strom SX and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Suzuki V-Strom SX is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor V-Strom SX Himalayan 450
Mileage 4.4 3.5
Performance 4.8 3.9
Comfort 4.8 4.8
Maintenance 4.5 3.6
Features 4.6 4.9
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better, Suzuki V-Strom SX or Royal Enfield Himalayan?
  • I will definitely go for Himalayan because Royal Enfiled is offering a whopping 400cc engine at lower cost like around 2.7-2.89 lakhs where as V- strom is just a 250cc engine costing around 2.6 lakhs. The didn't like the looks though.
  • One and only answer the most better now Suzuki V-Strom sx ❤️
  • Both vehicles are great in their own forte. Suzuki V-Strom SX has loads of visual presence and looks like a big ADV bike. Handling is impressive by ADV standards. Relaxed riding ergonomics make it a great tourer. On the other hand, Royal Enfield’s Himalayan offers a more engaging riding experience, but you also end up saving quite a lot of money. Himalayan has great ergonomics for touring or stand-up riding, long-travel suspension aids in brilliant off-road riding, spoked rims, and tall ground clearance, switchable ABS helps to lock the rear wheel under off-road conditions. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Vs Suzuki V-Strom SX FAQs

Which bike is best between Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX?
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Suzuki V-Strom SX is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX?
The Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by Rs. 73,400.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX?
For the Base version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 249 cc Petrol engine of V-Strom SX produces 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm of power and 22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has better performance.

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