Honda XL750 Transalp vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Verdict

The Honda XL750 Transalp wins this comparison clearly, 60.3 points to 52.2.

The gap of 8.1 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the XL750 Transalp takes 7.1 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 XL750 Transalp is the quicker machine: 91.8 hp and 75 Nm moving 208 kg, against 40 hp and 40 Nm moving 196 kg for the Himalayan 450. That is 0.44 hp per kilo playing 0.20.

The Himalayan 450 costs €5,950, which leaves €5,090 in your pocket against the XL750 Transalp at €11,040. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the Himalayan 450 and 12,000 km on the XL750 Transalp.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the Honda XL750 Transalp or the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

The Honda XL750 Transalp. It carries 0.44 hp per kilo (91.8 hp, 208 kg wet) against 0.20 hp per kilo for the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (40 hp, 196 kg).

Is the Honda XL750 Transalp cheaper than the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper at €5,950 list, €5,090 less than the Honda XL750 Transalp at €11,040.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. Its 825 mm seat is 25 mm lower than the Honda XL750 Transalp, and at 196 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the XL750 Transalp or the Himalayan 450?

The Honda XL750 Transalp, 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 384 km for the Honda XL750 Transalp.

Which bike wins overall?

The Honda XL750 Transalp, scoring 60.3 of 100 against 52.2 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.