2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
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 Tallest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 cm.
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 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Torque spans 40 Nm (2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450) up to 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Weight spans 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) to 196 kg (2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
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| Specification | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Royal Enfield | HONDA |
| Model | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
| Engine size | 450cc | 500cc |
| Power | 40hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 40nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 196kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic disc brake, 320mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic disc brake 270mm Ventilated disc, single piston caliper | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21" | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 140/80 R 17" | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside down fork, 43mm | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, |
| Rear suspension | Linkage type mono-shock | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Commuter | Naked |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6250 | $6399 |
| Brand price lists | View Royal Enfield price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | TFT Sreen |
-Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync -HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
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2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet: listed specifications
The 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet differ on the listed specifications: the CB500 Hornet has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB500 Hornet has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).
Peak power
CB500 Hornet has a clear listed power advantage (47 hp vs 40 hp).
Torque
CB500 Hornet has a modest listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 40 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500 Hornet has a modest listed top-speed advantage (188 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB500 Hornet has a modest listed weight advantage (188 kg vs 196 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Himalayan 450 is listed higher (82 cm) than CB500 Hornet (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs HONDA CB500 Hornet?
HONDA CB500 Hornet is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
Which has more horsepower, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
HONDA CB500 Hornet has 47 hp compared with 40 hp on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
HONDA CB500 Hornet is lighter at 188 kg vs 196 kg for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
Which is better, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
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.
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