BMW F 450 GS vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Two adventure bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits.
0 to 100 km/h
Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.
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Points by category
Six categories, 100 points. How every point is calculated
Engine and performance
out of 25Handling and chassis
out of 20Value
out of 20Practicality
out of 15Technology
out of 10Reliability and ownership
out of 10Specs side by side
| Spec | BMWF 450 GS | Royal EnfieldHimalayan 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC | Sherpa single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 420 cc | 452 cc |
| Power | 48 hp at 8,750 rpm | 40 hp at 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 43 Nm at 6,750 rpm | 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.27 hp/kg | 0.20 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 178 kg | 196 kg |
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork, 180 mm | Showa 43 mm inverted, 200 mm |
| Front adjustability | Non-adjustable | Non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, 180 mm | Showa monoshock, 180 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Preload only | Preload only |
| Front brake | 310 mm, radial 4-piston | 320 mm, axial 2-piston |
| ABS | Switchable ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 845 mm | 825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm | 1510 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 17 L |
| Claimed consumption | 3.8 L/100 km | 3.5 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 368 km | 486 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €7,220 | €5,950 |
| Service interval | 10,000 km | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 20,000 km | 20,000 km |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | TFT | TFT |
| Ride modes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | No |
| Quickshifter | Optional | Not available |
| Cruise control | Not available | Not available |
| Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
The BMW F 450 GS wins this comparison comfortably, 63.4 points to 52.
The gap of 11.4 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the F 450 GS takes 15 points out of the Himalayan 450. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.
On the road the F 450 GS is the quicker machine: 48 hp and 43 Nm moving 178 kg, against 40 hp and 40 Nm moving 196 kg for the Himalayan 450. That is 0.27 hp per kilo playing 0.20.
The Himalayan 450 costs €5,950, which leaves €1,270 in your pocket against the F 450 GS at €7,220. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the Himalayan 450 and 10,000 km on the F 450 GS.
Better for city and commuting
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
A 825 mm seat, 486 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.
Better for weekend twisties
BMW F 450 GS
48 hp pushing 178 kg with 43 mm inverted fork up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.
Better for longer trips
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
486 km between fuel stops and the better equipment score. Distance rewards range and rider aids, and it has more of both.
Frequently asked
- Which is faster, the BMW F 450 GS or the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
- The BMW F 450 GS. It carries 0.27 hp per kilo (48 hp, 178 kg wet) against 0.20 hp per kilo for the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (40 hp, 196 kg).
- Is the BMW F 450 GS cheaper than the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
- The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper at €5,950 list, €1,270 less than the BMW F 450 GS at €7,220.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. Its 825 mm seat is 20 mm lower than the BMW F 450 GS, and at 196 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the F 450 GS or the Himalayan 450?
- The BMW F 450 GS, which scores 7.7 of 10 tech points with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 counters with a TFT dash and phone connectivity.
- Which goes further on a tank?
- The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: 486 km from its 17 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 368 km for the BMW F 450 GS.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The BMW F 450 GS, scoring 63.4 of 100 against 52 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.
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