2025 Yezdi Adventure vs Hero XPulse 210 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: ADV Battle Royale
With its balanced on and off-road capabilities, the 2025 Yezdi Adventure lies right between the cheaper Hero Xpulse 210 and the more powerful Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Yezdi recently launched the 2025 Adventure in India. In the 250-350cc segment, it is the only adventure bike in India that offers a good balance between highway manners and off-road capability. When it comes to the pricing, it sits right between the more affordable Hero Xpulse 210 (we’ll consider the top variant), and the much more powerful and premium Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. Here’s how they stack up against each other on paper:
Engine
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Specifications |
2025 Yezdi Adventure |
Hero XPulse 210 |
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 |
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Engine |
334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
210cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
452cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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Power |
29.60PS @ 8000rpm |
24.6PS @ 9250rpm |
40.02PS @ 8000rpm |
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Torque |
29.60Nm @ 5800rpm |
20.7Nm @ 7250rpm |
40Nm @ 5500rpm |
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Gearbox |
6-speed |
6-speed |
6-speed |
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is the clear winner here. With the biggest engine, it makes the most amount of power and makes its peak torque at the lowest RPM. This should make the Himalayan a breeze to potter around in the city in higher gears at lower speeds. Also, being the most powerful bike, it should also be the most capable highway tourer among the three bikes.
The next most powerful bike in the list is the 2025 Yezdi Adventure. It has more than enough grunt to maintain highway speeds. And with revised gearing for the first three gears (introduced first in the 2024 model), riding the Adventure around town should be a fairly easy affair.
The XPulse 210 is the least powerful bike out of the three due to its smaller engine capacity. While it too can do highway speeds, staying there for long and performing quick overtakes will require some effort. Although riding it around the city should be quite easy.
Underpinnings
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Specifications |
2025 Yezdi Adventure |
Hero XPulse 210 |
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 |
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Front suspension |
41mm Telescopic Fork (200mm wheel travel) |
41mm Telescopic Fork (210mm wheel travel) |
43mm Inverted Fork (200mm wheel travel) |
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Rear suspension |
Gas-charged, 7-step preload-adjustable monoshock (180mm wheel travel) |
10-step preload-adjustable monoshock (205mm wheel travel) |
Preload-adjustable monoshock (200mm wheel travel) |
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Front brake |
320mm disc |
276mm disc |
320mm disc |
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Rear brake |
240mm disc |
220mm disc |
270mm disc |
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Front Wheel |
21-inch spoke |
21-inch spoke |
21-inch spoke |
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Rear Wheel |
17-inch spoke |
17-inch spoke |
17-inch spoke |
As far as off-road abilities are concerned, the XPulse trumps the other two as it offers the highest amount of wheel travel at both ends, meaning the suspension will have that much range to move when the bike goes over terrain. The Himalayan and the Yezdi Adventure aren’t too far on this front, but the Himalayan enjoys an added layer of sophistication since it has an inverted fork.
A 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheel setup means all three bikes will be able to tackle bad roads with ease. Note that none of the bikes come with tubeless tyres, so punctures will be a pain to manage on all three. That said, the higher-end variant (which is much more expensive) of the Himalayan 450 comes with tubeless spoke wheels.
Dimensions
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Specifications |
2025 Yezdi Adventure |
Hero XPulse 210 |
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 |
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Wheelbase |
1465mm |
1446mm |
1510mm |
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Ground clearance |
220mm |
220mm |
230mm |
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Fuel tank capacity |
15.5-litres |
13-litres |
17-litres |
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Seat height |
815mm |
830mm |
825mm/845mm |
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Kerb weight |
187kg |
170kg |
196kg |
All three motorcycles are quite closely specced in terms of their dimensions. In a typical adventure motorcycle fashion, they all have long wheelbases, decent ground clearances and reasonably large fuel tank capacities. Yes, the XPulse has the smallest fuel tank, but do note, it also has the smallest engine capacity, so it should theoretically be more fuel-efficient.
Where the three bikes differ a lot is in their kerb weights. The XPulse is the lightest bike on paper, and it will feel like that too. Also, with the smallest wheelbase, it will ideally be the most agile bike.
The Yezdi Adventure sits right in between the Hero and Royal Enfield and should be quite accessible to ride and manoeuvre around due to its manageable kerb weight and low seat height. It is the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, which is the heaviest and has the longest wheelbase of the three. This will make it riding in the city and at slow speeds a bit of a hassle.
Features
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2025 Yezdi Adventure |
Hero XPulse 210 |
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 |
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Fully Digital Console |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Bluetooth Connectivity |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Turn-by-turn Navigation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is the most feature-rich bike out of the three. With a circular TFT console, riding modes, and full Google Maps navigation, the Himalayan is the clear winner when it comes to features.
Following the Himalayan is the XPulse 210, which in its Top variant comes with a TFT console as well. It too gets smartphone connectivity, ABS modes and more, which, considering its price tag, make it a great value-for-money bike.
The Yezdi Adventure gets a split LCD console which shows speedometer and other deets in one display and turn-by-turn navigation in the other. While being more expensive than the XPulse, it still lags behind. We’d have liked it if Yezdi had given a TFT screen in the 2025 update.
Price & Verdict
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2025 Yezdi Adventure |
Hero XPulse 210 |
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 |
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Rs 2,14,900 onwards |
Rs 1,85,800 |
Rs 2,85,000 onwards |
(all prices ex-showroom)
On paper, it is the Hero XPulse 210 that seems like the most value for money motorcycle. It makes decent levels of power to ride in the city, is extremely capable off-road and has tons of features. The XPulse will feel strained at highway speeds due to its smaller engine, but if you like a chilled-out riding experience, the XPulse 210 is the one for you.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a motorcycle you should go for if you have deep pockets and touring is at the top of your priority list. With the biggest engine and most features, it makes for a great globe-trotter, but its high kerb weight is something which you’ll have to get used to.
Last but not least is the Yezdi Adventure. Sitting right in between the Hero and Royal Enfield, it offers the best of both worlds. It is lighter than the Himalayan, which would make it easier to ride off-road and makes more power than the XPulse 210, giving a better highway riding experience.
User Reviews
- adventure ka junoon King of mountainHimalayan 450 is made for those who believe the journey matters as much as the destination. Powerful engine, comfortable ride and rugged looks make it a true adventure partner. Road khatam ho sakti hai, lekin adventure ka junoon kabhi khatam nahi hona hahiye, overall bike is really strong and comfrotable.Read More
- best budget adventure bike i have ownedThe looks are amazing of this bike in this price segment and also very stunning style. I chose this bike because I wanted a bike that can handle my daily and weekend rides without costing too much to maintain. Rides are really very comfortable, when you drive for hours, you won't even feel tired on the bike. Best bike for the long drive in this segment and price range, worth for the money and you can surely go for it. Yes, I would definetly reccomed this bike, especially to anyone who is looking for budget friendly and in compare of himalayan or moto-morini, it is very comfortable for city rides and long drives, if you want a reliable and the bike who doesn't cost much maintance, then go for it.Read More
- Why this bike is great for daily driveI chose the Yezdi Adventure because it gives me the perfect mix of power comfort and style It handles all kinds of roads smoothly and feels reliable whether I am riding daily or going on long trips it is fun Riding the Yezdi Adventure has been a great experience It feels smooth powerful and reliable It handles city streets and highways effortlessly while staying comfortable and in control Its rugged looks also awesome. Yeah I would totally recommend the Yezdi Adventure as It is powerful, stylish and super comfortable for daily rides and long trips The performance feels smooth and reliable making every ride fun and easy.Read More
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