Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440

Choosing between the Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440? BikeJunction is here to help! The Desmo450 MX starts at ₹ 17.24 Lakh, while the Himalayan 440 is priced at ₹ 2.29 Lakh (ex-showroom). You can easily compare all the required parameters for your new two-wheeler. These two-wheelers have powerful motors with good performance. Among them, the Desmo450 MX offers 53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm torque. The Himalayan 440 gives 34.0 Nm @ 4000 RPM torque. Apart from all this, you can pick from Himalayan 440 colour options for the 3. you will get a more extensive comparison of Ducati Desmo450 MX and Royal Enfield Himalayan 440, which will definitely clear your confusion between these two-wheelers.

Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Desmo450 MX	Himalayan 440
Price	₹ 17.24 Lakh	₹ 2.29 Lakh
Displacement	449.6 CC	443 CC
Power	62.62 bhp @ 9400 rpm	25.4 BHP (18.7 kW) @ 6250 RPM
Mileage	32 KMPL	_

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Engine

Max Power Highest power the engine/motor can produce.	62.62 bhp @ 9400 rpm	25.4 BHP (18.7 kW) @ 6250 RPM
Max Torque The highest twisting force the engine generates, which affects acceleration and pulling power.	53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm	34.0 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Battery Type	N/A	Lead Acid
Compression Ratio Compression ratio is how much the engine squeezes air-fuel before ignition. Higher ratios mean more power; lower ratios improve durability.	13,5:1	9.5:1
Cooling System Method used to prevent engine overheating.	N/A	Air Cooled
Emission Type Pollution level compliance of the engine.	BS6-2.0	BS6.2
Engine Type Design and working of the two-wheeler's engine.	1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves	Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
Displacement Engine cylinder capacity measured in cc.	449.6	443
Bore Bore is the diameter of a bike’s engine cylinder. A larger bore allows more fuel-air mix, increasing power and speed.	96 mm	81 mm
Stroke Stroke is the piston’s movement inside the engine cylinder. Longer strokes give more torque, shorter strokes give more speed and higher RPM.	62.1 mm	86 mm
Valve Per Cylinder Number of valves in each engine cylinder.	4	N/A

Tyres & Wheels

Tyre Size	Front - 80/100 - R21, Rear - 110/90 - R19	Front : 90/90-21 , Rear :120/90-17
Wheel Size	Front : 21 inch, Rear : 19 inch	Front : 21 inch
Tubeless Tyre A tyre without an inner tube, reducing puncture risks and maintaining air longer.	N/A	Tubed
Wheelbase The distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel, affecting stability, handling, and riding comfort.	1494 mm	1460 mm

Brakes

Rear Brake	Disc	single-piston floating caliper
Abs (Anti-locking Braking System) Prevents wheel locking during hard braking, improving control and safety.	N/A	Dual-channel, switchable ABS at rear
Front Brake	Disc	hydraulic disc, 2-piston floating calip
Front Brake Diameter	260 mm	300 mm

Fuel

Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Capacity	7.2 L	15 L

Body

Body Type The overall design and shape of the bike (e.g., cruiser, sports, scooter).	Dirt Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bike
Drive Type How power is sent to the wheels (e.g., chain, belt, shaft).	Chain Drive	N/A
Frame The main structure holding the bike together.	Aluminium welded, with cast, forged and extruded parts	Half-Duplex, Split-Cradle Frame
Dry Weight Bike’s weight without fuel and fluids.	104.8 Kg	N/A
Ground Clearance Distance between the bike’s lowest part and the ground.	N/A	220 mm
Height	N/A	1370 mm
Kerb Weight Bike’s weight with fuel and fluids.	N/A	199 Kg
Length	N/A	2190 mm
Seat Height Distance from the ground to the seat.	970 mm	800 mm
Width	N/A	840 mm

Electrical Accessories

Usb Charging Port

A USB slot to charge devices like phones.

N/A

Yes

Switches & Controls

Starting The method to start the bike (e.g., electric start, kick start, or both).	N/A	Electric Start
Engine Kill Switch A button to instantly turn off the engine for safety and convenience.	N/A	Yes

Meter

Fuel Gauge Indicates the current fuel level in the tank.	N/A	Digital
Instrument Console The main dashboard displaying speed, fuel, engine stats, and warnings.	N/A	Digital-Analogue cluster
Odometer Measures and records the total distance the bike has traveled since new.	N/A	Digital
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in km/h or mph.	N/A	Digital
Techometer	N/A	Digital
Distance To Empty Indicator Estimates how far you can ride before the fuel runs out.	N/A	Yes

Clutch & Gear

Clutch A device that connects and disconnects the engine from the wheels for smooth gear shifts.	Multiplate clutch with hydraulic control	Wet multi-plate
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission The entire system that transfers engine power to the wheels (includes clutch and gearbox).	Chain Drive	Manual

Lights

Head Light	N/A	LED
Tail Light	N/A	LED

Battery

Battery Capacity

Total energy the battery can store.

N/A

12V, 8Ah, Maintenance-free

Shockers

Suspension Front	Showa upside down front fork 49 mm fully adjustable. Outer tube with kashima coating. wheel travel - 301 mm	Telescopic, 41mm forks
Suspension Rear	Showa mono shock, full adjustable - wheel travel - 301 mm	Monoshock with linkage

Seat

Seat Type

The design of the seat that affects comfort and seating position.

N/A

Split

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Navigation

A feature that provides turn-by-turn directions on the two-wheeler display or connected device.

N/A

Yes