Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs. 2.85 Lakh which is Rs. 1.16 Lakh costlier than base model of Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 priced at Rs. 1.68 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 is 47.94 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine , while Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 is powered by 155 cc engine. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in 5 different colours while Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 comes with 8 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Himalayan 450 vs MT 15 V2.0

Key Highlights Himalayan 450 BaseMT 15 V2.0 STD
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
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Himalayan 450 vs MT 15 V2.0 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 BaseYamaha MT 15 V2.0 STD
Rating
70 reviews
1684 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.68 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size ... Front :-431.8 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. 4,846 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 20,982 Himalayan 450 Insurance Rs. 14,138 MT 15 V2.0 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
452 cc
155 cc
Max Power
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
14.1 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
84 mm
58.0 mm
Stroke
81.5 mm
58.7 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
11.6 :1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Braking (60-0 kmph)
...
19.79m
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
35.05m
Braking (100-0 kmph)
...
58.20m
Mileage (City)
...
56.87 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
47.94 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
...
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
14.28s

Tyre Size
...
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-140/70R-17
Peak Power
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Wheel Size
...
Front :-431.8 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
181 kg
...
Seat height
825 mm
810 mm
Load carrying capacity
198 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2245*852*1316 mm3
2015*800*1070 mm3
Wheelbase
1510 mm
1325 mm
Length
2245 mm
2015 mm
Ground Clearance
230 mm
170 mm
Height
1316 mm
1070 mm
Width
852 mm
800 mm
Fuel Capacity
17 Liters
10 Liters
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
141 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
825 mm
810 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
270 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
...
E20 Compatible, Side Stand Engine Cut Off Switch, VVA, VVA Indicator, Gear Position Indicator
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 4AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Deltabox
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • really comfortable
  • great price
  • agile
Yamaha MT 15 V2.0
  • Engine is well refined
  • Very agile and nimble
  • Design is very eye catching
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • features could have been more easy to use
  • tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come
Yamaha MT 15 V2.0
  • Lacks bottom end grunt
  • Suspension is too stiff
  • Pillion seat is nonexistent

Is Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Better Than Yamaha MT 15 V2.0?

60% users have chosen Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 over Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 2924 users have also rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 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 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your bike. But Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
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 MT 15 V2.0 Himalayan 450
Mileage 3.5 4.6
Performance 3.9 4.7
Comfort 4.8 4.5
Maintenance 3.6 4.3
Features 4.9 4.7
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What should I buy between Yamaha MT 15 V2 and R15S?
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  • Both the bikes are good in their forte. The design update has given the KTM 200 Duke a new lease of life. Also, the fact that the new BS6-compliant motor does not lose out on performance almost makes it feel like a win-win. That said, the substantial hike in price means it is now more expensive than larger motorcycles such as the Suzuki Gixxer 250. However, when it comes to thrills, the KTM 200 Duke delivers it in spades! On the other hand, The updates as expected have made the new MT-15 a better bike. It looks more premium, handles better and the addition of a few new features is welcome. But we were expecting more from Yamaha! The dullness of the engine is disappointing and the lack of dual-channel ABS is just beyond any reasoning with this performance on tap. As for goodies such as a quick-shifter and traction control, they should have been offered as part of a premium variant. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0 Road Test Review - The Perfect Imperfection.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 FAQs

Which bike is best between Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0?
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your bike. But Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0?
The Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by Rs. 1.16 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0?
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, 155 cc Petrol engine of MT 15 V2.0 produces 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 14.1 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has better performance.

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