RE Himalayan 450 vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X - Spec Comparison

Royal Enfield has recently disclosed the pricing details for the Himalayan 450, marking a significant advancement in both engine performance and features. This transformation, positions the Himalayan 450 as a contender among modern off-road offerings from various manufacturers. The Triumph Scrambler 400 X, in particular, stands out as one such offering that promises to deliver a versatile performance on both road and off-road terrains. To provide a comprehensive understanding, here is a specs comparison between these two motorcycles.

Engine

The new Himalayan 450 features Royal Enfield's Sherpa 450 engine, a 451.65 cc liquid-cooled unit producing 40 bhp and 40 Nm of torque. The Triumph Scrambler 400 X is powered by a 398.15 cc engine, generating 39.5 bhp and 37.5 Nm of torque. Both these engines are BS6 compliant and come with a 6-speed gearbox and a slip-and-assist clutch.

Underpinnings

The Himalayan 450 showcases a newly designed twin-spar frame that cradles its engine, supported by an open-cartridge USD fork and a preload-adjustable monoshock, both sourced from Showa. The Himalayan also has a proper long travel suspension with 200 mm of wheel travel at both ends. The new Himalayan rides on 21/17-inch wire-spoke rims (F/R) fitted with tubed CEAT tyres – 90/90-21 at the front and 140/80-R17 at the rear. ByBre provides the braking components, featuring a single 320mm disc at the front and a 270mm disc at the rear.

In contrast, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X is constructed on a new frame with a bolt-on rear subframe and a cast-aluminium swing arm. The bike is equipped with a 43mm USD front fork and a monoshock offering 150mm of travel. It rolls on dual-purpose tyres with sizes 100/90-19 at the front and 140/80-17 at the rear. The Scrambler 400 X features a 320mm front brake disc and a 230mm rear disc. Both these bikes have dual-channel ABS and the rider has the option to disable the rear ABS for offroad use.

The Himalayan 450 features a seat height that varies between 825-845 mm with the standard seat, while opting for the lower seat reduces it to 805-825 mm. Weighing 198kg with a 17 litre tank, it has a ground clearance of 230 mm. In contrast, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X has a fixed seat height of 835 mm, weighs 186 kg, and features a 13 litre tank, with a ground clearance of 195 mm. While the Himalayan 450 tends to be heavier but with higher ground clearance, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X is lighter and offers a slightly lower fixed seat height without adjustability.

Features

The Himalayan introduces several brand first features for Royal Enfield. This includes TFT dash, capable of Bluetooth pairing with smartphones. It stands out as the first Royal Enfield model to offer riding modes – Eco and Performance. The bike features all-LED lighting, with the tail light integrated into the rear indicators, a feature seen on premium bikes. The Royal Enfield Adventure bike also gets proper Google navigation, which is a first for any bike in this segment.

In comparison, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X comes equipped with full-LED lighting, ride-by-wire technology, switchable traction control, dual-channel ABS, an immobiliser, an assist clutch, and a USB-C charging port. The semi-digital instrument cluster is a standout, displaying information such as a fuel indicator, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, trip data, and more. Additionally, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X and the Himalayan 450 are offered with an extensive range of accessories for further customisation based on the buyers needs.

Price

The price of the standard variant of the Triumph Scrambler 400 X is ₹ 2.62 lakh (ex-showroom). The Himalayan 450 is available in three variants - Base, Pass and Summit. All these variants have been launched at introductory prices of ₹ 2.69 lakh, ₹ 2.74 lakh and ₹ 2.84 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively which is valid till December 31.