2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs 2024 CF MOTO 450MT

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
0 pts
Top on paper
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
100 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
57.1 pts
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
56.4 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
31.9 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
80.6 pts

Sporty riding

2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
11.4 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
89.1 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
62.4 pts
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
48 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 82 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 CF MOTO 450MT 82 cm Lowest seat here

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 40 hp (2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450) up to 43.6 hp (2024 CF MOTO 450MT).
  • Torque spans 40 Nm (2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450) up to 44 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 450MT).
  • Weight spans 175 kg (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) to 196 kg (2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 11: 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (2); 2024 CF MOTO 450MT (9).

Specification Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 CF MOTO 450MT
Brand Royal Enfield CF MOTO
Model Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 CF MOTO 450MT
Engine size 450cc 450cc
Power 40hp 43.6hp
Torque 40nm. 44nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 196kg 175kg
Front brake Hydraulic disc brake, 320mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper 4-piston J.Juan caliper, 320mm disc Bosch ABS
Rear brake Hydraulic disc brake 270mm Ventilated disc, single piston caliper 1-piston J.Juan caliper, Bosch ABS, 240mm disc (replaceable)
Seat height (cm) 82cm 82cm
Front tyre 90/90-21" 90/90-21
Rear tyre 140/80 R 17" 140/70-18
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Upside down fork, 43mm 41mm USD KYB fork, adjustable
Rear suspension Linkage type mono-shock Multi-link, KYB monoshock, adjustable
Motorcycle type Commuter Adventure
Top speed 180km/h 190km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 4 L/100km 17 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $6250 $5499
Brand price lists View Royal Enfield price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

TFT Sreen

-Slipper Clutch, TCS, ABS on/off, Next-Gen TFT display, Navigation, and Bluetooth phone connectivity.

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2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs 2024 CF MOTO 450MT: listed specifications

The 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and 2024 CF MOTO 450MT are closely matched in displacement, while the 450MT has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Himalayan 450 and 450MT have very similar engine displacement (450 cc vs 450 cc).

Peak power

450MT has a modest listed power advantage (43.6 hp vs 40 hp).

Torque

450MT has a modest listed torque advantage (44 Nm vs 40 Nm).

Listed top speed

450MT has a modest listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 180 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

450MT is notably lighter on the listed weight (175 kg vs 196 kg). Himalayan 450 and 450MT have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 82 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs CF MOTO 450MT?

CF MOTO 450MT is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.

Which has more horsepower, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or CF MOTO 450MT?

CF MOTO 450MT has 44 hp compared with 40 hp on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or CF MOTO 450MT?

CF MOTO 450MT is lighter at 175 kg vs 196 kg for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.

Which is better, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or CF MOTO 450MT?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.