CFMOTO 450MT vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Verdict

The CFMOTO 450MT wins this comparison comfortably, 65.7 points to 52.2.

The gap of 13.5 points is built mostly in handling and chassis, where the 450MT takes 10.1 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 450MT is the quicker machine: 42 hp and 44 Nm moving 175 kg, against 40 hp and 40 Nm moving 196 kg for the Himalayan 450. That is 0.24 hp per kilo playing 0.20.

The Himalayan 450 costs €5,950, which leaves €549 in your pocket against the 450MT at €6,499. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the Himalayan 450 and 5,000 km on the 450MT.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the CFMOTO 450MT or the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

The CFMOTO 450MT. It carries 0.24 hp per kilo (42 hp, 175 kg wet) against 0.20 hp per kilo for the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (40 hp, 196 kg).

Is the CFMOTO 450MT cheaper than the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper at €5,950 list, €549 less than the CFMOTO 450MT at €6,499.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The CFMOTO 450MT. Its 820 mm seat is 5 mm lower than the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, and at 175 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the 450MT or the Himalayan 450?

The CFMOTO 450MT, which scores 5.9 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 438 km for the CFMOTO 450MT.

Which bike wins overall?

The CFMOTO 450MT, scoring 65.7 of 100 against 52.2 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.