Which gives better mileage, Himalayan or V-Strom 800 DE?

The Royal Enfield Himalayan has the higher claimed mileage: Himalayan (29 kmpl) vs V-Strom 800 DE (22.7 kmpl).

Which is more powerful, Himalayan or V-Strom 800 DE?

The Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE makes more power: V-Strom 800 DE (83 bhp) vs Himalayan (39.47 bhp).

Which is lighter, Himalayan or V-Strom 800 DE?

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is the lighter bike: Himalayan (196 kg) vs V-Strom 800 DE (232 kg) kerb weight.

Himalayan vs V-Strom 800 DE

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE compared on price, mileage, power and specifications — base variant of each, with the on-road price in Bharuch.

Royal Enfield Himalayan

450 Base · Adventure

₹3.08 Lakh ex-showroom

₹3.44 Lakh on-road, Bharuch

View price breakup

Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE

V-Strom 800 DE Standard · Adventure

₹11.03 Lakh ex-showroom

₹12.14 Lakh on-road, Bharuch

View price breakup

Himalayan vs V-Strom 800 DE: at a glance

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is ₹7.95 Lakh cheaper than the Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE (₹3.08 Lakh vs ₹11.03 Lakh ex-showroom). The Himalayan takes best mileage, lightest and lowest seat. The V-Strom 800 DE takes most powerful and bigger engine.

CheapestHimalayan — Himalayan (₹3.08 Lakh) vs V-Strom 800 DE (₹11.03 Lakh)

Best mileageHimalayan — Himalayan (29 kmpl) vs V-Strom 800 DE (22.7 kmpl)

Most powerfulV-Strom 800 DE — V-Strom 800 DE (83 bhp) vs Himalayan (39.47 bhp)

Bigger engineV-Strom 800 DE — V-Strom 800 DE (776 cc) vs Himalayan (452 cc)

LightestHimalayan — Himalayan (196 kg) vs V-Strom 800 DE (232 kg)

Lowest seatHimalayan — Himalayan (825 mm) vs V-Strom 800 DE (855 mm)

Himalayan vs V-Strom 800 DE specifications

	Royal Enfield Himalayan	Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE
Price & Overview
Ex-Showroom Price	₹3.08 Lakh	₹11.03 Lakh
Body Type	Adventure	Adventure
Category	bike	bike
Engine & Performance
Engine	452 cc	776 cc
Power	39.47 bhp	83 bhp
Torque	40 Nm	78 Nm
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Top Speed	165 kmph	205 kmph
Fuel & Efficiency
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage	29 kmpl	22.7 kmpl
Fuel Tank	17 litres	20 litres
Dimensions
Kerb Weight	195 – 196 kg	232 kg
Seat Height	825 – 860 mm	855 mm
Ground Clearance	-	-

Figures are for the base variant of each model. Compare specific variants, features and colours →

Himalayan vs V-Strom 800 DE — Frequently Asked Questions

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is cheaper: Himalayan (₹3.08 Lakh) vs V-Strom 800 DE (₹11.03 Lakh) (ex-showroom, base variant). The on-road price adds RTO and insurance and varies by city.

Disclaimer: Prices shown are indicative and may vary. Ex-showroom, road tax, registration, insurance and other charges are subject to change without notice. Please confirm the final on-road price with your nearest authorised dealer before purchase.