Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Two adventure bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits. These two sit in different classes, so each score is computed within its own class.
0 to 100 km/h
Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.
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 | Royal EnfieldHimalayan 450 | YamahaTenere 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Sherpa single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC | CP2 parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 452 cc | 689 cc |
| Power | 40 hp at 8,000 rpm | 73 hp at 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm | 68 Nm at 6,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.20 hp/kg | 0.35 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 196 kg | 208 kg |
| Front suspension | Showa 43 mm inverted, 200 mm | KYB 43 mm inverted, 210 mm |
| Front adjustability | Non-adjustable | Fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock, 180 mm | KYB monoshock, 200 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Preload only | Preload and rebound |
| Front brake | 320 mm, axial 2-piston | 282 mm, axial 2-piston |
| ABS | Switchable ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 825 mm | 875 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm | 1595 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 16 L |
| Claimed consumption | 3.5 L/100 km | 4.3 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 486 km | 372 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €5,950 | €11,199 |
| Service interval | 10,000 km | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 20,000 km | 42,000 km |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | TFT | TFT |
| Ride modes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | No | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Optional |
| Cruise control | Not available | Not available |
| Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
The Yamaha Tenere 700 wins this comparison narrowly, 55.1 points to 54.2.
The gap of 0.9 points is built mostly in handling and chassis, where the Tenere 700 takes 6.6 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 Tenere 700 is the quicker machine: 73 hp and 68 Nm moving 208 kg, against 40 hp and 40 Nm moving 196 kg for the Himalayan 450. That is 0.35 hp per kilo playing 0.20.
The Himalayan 450 costs €5,950, which leaves €5,249 in your pocket against the Tenere 700 at €11,199. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the Himalayan 450 and 10,000 km on the Tenere 700.
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
Yamaha Tenere 700
73 hp pushing 208 kg with KYB 43 mm inverted 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 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or the Yamaha Tenere 700?
- The Yamaha Tenere 700. It carries 0.35 hp per kilo (73 hp, 208 kg wet) against 0.20 hp per kilo for the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (40 hp, 196 kg).
- Is the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 cheaper than the Yamaha Tenere 700?
- The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper at €5,950 list, €5,249 less than the Yamaha Tenere 700 at €11,199.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. Its 825 mm seat is 50 mm lower than the Yamaha Tenere 700, and at 196 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the Himalayan 450 or the Tenere 700?
- The Yamaha Tenere 700, 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 372 km for the Yamaha Tenere 700.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The Yamaha Tenere 700, scoring 55.1 of 100 against 54.2 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.
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