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Versys-X 300 vs Himalayan 450

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Kawasaki

Versys-X 300

Ex-showroom price From ₹3.49 lakh ex-showroom

Royal Enfield

Himalayan 450

Ex-showroom price ₹3.08 lakh – ₹3.4 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi

Specifications side by side

Spec
Versys-X 300
Himalayan 450
Overview
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Variants
1
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Colours
Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black
Mana Black, Hanle Black, Kamet White, Slate Poppy Blue, Slate Himalayan Salt, Kaza Brown
Warranty
3 years / 36,000 km (purchases after 1 April 2024)
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Engine and performance
Engine displacement
296 cc
452 cc
Cylinders
2
1
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Max power
39 PS
40 PS
Power (as stated)
29.0 kW {39 PS} / 11,500 rpm
40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @ 8000 RPM
Max torque
26 Nm
40 Nm
Transmission
6-speed
6-speed
Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
175 kg
196 kg
Kerb weight (as stated)
175 kg
196 kg
Seat height
815 mm
825 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
230 mm
Fuel tank
17 litres
17 litres
Brakes and tyres
ABS
ABS
Dual channel ABS, switchable
Front brake
Single disc Ø290 mm
Disc 320 mm
Rear brake
Single disc Ø220 mm
Disc 270 mm
Price
Ex-showroom price from
₹3,49,000
₹3,08,029
Ex-showroom price up to
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₹3,39,564
Ex-showroom price city
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Delhi

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Pros and cons

Versys-X 300

  • Pro: Kerb weight of 175 kg, lighter than 80% of the 31 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 815 mm seat height, lower than 83% of the 31 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Less torque than 84% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (26 Nm)

Himalayan 450

  • Pro: 230 mm ground clearance, higher than 78% of the 28 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Dual-channel ABS
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