Hero XPulse 421 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Should you buy Hero XPulse 421 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Hero XPulse 421 price in Delhi is Rs 240000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price in Delhi is Rs 285000 (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the power and torque of Himalayan 450 stand at 40.02 PS and 40 Nm respectively. whereas the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes in 5 colours. Out of 178 user reviews, Himalayan 450 scores 4.4 whereas the Hero XPulse 421 tallies 4.2 out of 5 based on 23 user reviews..

XPulse 421 vs Himalayan 450

Key Highlights	XPulse 421	Himalayan 450
Mileage	-	30 kmpl
Max Power	50 PS	40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	-	Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC

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Basic Information	Hero XPulse 421	Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
On-Road Price	Rs.2.40 Lakh onwards	Rs.3.30 Lakh onwards
Mileage	-	30 kmpl
Max Power	50 PS	40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
User Rating	4.2 Based on Hero XPulse 421 Reviews	4.4 Based on Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Reviews
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 6,939 Alert Me When Launched Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 9,036 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Basic Information

Hero XPulse 421

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

On-Road Price

Rs.2.40 Lakh onwards

Rs.3.30 Lakh onwards

Mileage

30 kmpl

Max Power

50 PS

40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

User Rating

4.2

Based on Hero XPulse 421 Reviews

4.4

Based on Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Reviews

Body Type

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 6,939

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 9,036

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	-	Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Displacement	450 cc	452 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	-	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	-	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	-	Wet Multiplate
Gear Box	-	6 Speed
Bore	-	84 mm
Stroke	-	81.5 mm
Emission Type	-	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	-	40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Starting	-	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC

Displacement

450 cc

452 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	-	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
Speedometer	-	Digital
Techometer	-	Digital
Tripmeter	-	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Seat Type	-	Split
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

USB Charging Port

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	-	Digital
Riding Modes	-	Yes

Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
Overall Mileage	-	30 kmpl
Top Speed	-	135 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

30 kmpl

Top Speed

135 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	-	17 L
Width	-	852 mm
Length	-	2245 mm
Height	-	1316 mm
Saddle Height	-	825 mm
Ground Clearance	-	230 mm
Wheelbase	-	1510 mm
Dry Weight	-	181 kg
Kerb Weight	-	196 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	198 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

17 L

Width

852 mm

Length

2245 mm

Height

1316 mm

Electricals
Headlight	-	LED
Taillight	-	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	-	LED
Low Fuel Indicator	No	No

Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Low Fuel Indicator

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	-	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	-	270 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

270 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	-	Steel, Twin spar tubular frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Steel, Twin spar tubular frame

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User Reviews of Comparison

XPulse 421
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lucky on Nov 29, 2024
5.0
Excellent its mileage is good
Excellent its mileage is good body is good all of above it have good performance in the the way of satisfaction in pure
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shashank on Oct 20, 2024
4.5
Ride comfort
It's good and well ride comfort to passanger it's low price and low maintenance charges make it easier to survive and maintain
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binayak on Sep 02, 2024
4.5
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gangadhar on Jan 24, 2024
5.0
Great Experience
The riding experience is truly classic, resembling a powerful and timeless journey. It's highly recommended for adventurous off-roading, offering both exhilaration and budget-friendly accessibility.
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arun on Jul 21, 2023
4.0
Amazing Vehicle
The X Pulse 400 is a true adventure companion! Its powerful 400cc engine delivers thrilling performance on and off the road, making every ride an exhilarating experience. The bike's sturdy build and responsive handling provide confidence while tackling various terrains. The comfortable seating and ergonomic design ensure long journeys are a breeze. Advanced features like ABS and digital instrumentation add a modern touch. However, some may find it a bit heavy for city commuting. Overall, the X Pulse 400 impresses with its versatility, offering an excellent blend of excitement, functionality, and reliability for adventure enthusiasts.
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appan on May 13, 2025
5.0
ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN 450 BEAST
I have done a trip to spiti valley on this bike, it is a great bike with full comfort and great suspension. This bike wont make u feel tired, every throttle will give you a new adventure moment. Best for off roading and hilly roads. I would suggest if you all want a budget friendly and adventure bike, go for this bike.
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harsha on May 09, 2025
4.0
This bike is totally worth
This bike is totally worth the every rupee u spend . We all the performance of this bike so I am not gonna tell u about that ..... I want to clarify that it is one of the best bike at adv segment apart from bmw gs310 . The pros of this bike its maintance cost which is not that expensive . This is a great bike .
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suresh on Apr 26, 2025
4.8
Excellent bike
Nice bike for off roading and for adventurous travelling but maintanence cost is little heavy remaining all apart there are so many customising options for it having a good performance and tyre quality is really nice with anti skid properties and easy break catchable and a lot of customizable features
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devender on Apr 24, 2025
3.8
5 months of bike review
I bought this bike in 2024 end and at that time i was confused between adventures bike and cafe racer but trust me the brand royal enfield gives you specially in this price is totally outstanding and now I'm waiting for next version of himalyan 450. And like by the name of this roaring machine that will be perfectly set for your roads like himalyan well done*HIMALYAN 450*.
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mohamed on Apr 22, 2025
4.5
Ownership review of a Himalayan
The Himalayan 450 was an beautiful bike it was good for long rides and city rides mainly the bike was specially made for an indian damaged roads like the royal enfield said (build for all roads)and it goes like a smooth machine and suspension was an awesome. And about mileage i got a city mileage around 22.3km/pl to 25km/pl and highway mileage i got around 30km per litre. The colour of the bike bike was stunning the hanley black
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FAQs on Hero XPulse 421 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Q) Which bike is better Hero XPulse 421 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

A) As per our average user rating, Hero XPulse 421 has a score of 4.2/5 while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Hero XPulse 421 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper?

A) Hero XPulse 421 price starts at Rs 240000 & Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs 285000 in Delhi . Hero XPulse 421 is cheaper between these.

Hero XPulse 421 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

XPulse 421 vs Himalayan 450