Honda CL500 Scrambler vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440

Choosing between the Honda CL500 Scrambler vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440? BikeJunction is here to help! The CL500 Scrambler starts at ₹ 6 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 CL500 Scrambler offers 43.3 Nm 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 Honda CL500 Scrambler and Royal Enfield Himalayan 440, which will definitely clear your confusion between these two-wheelers.

Honda CL500 Scrambler vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CL500 Scrambler	Himalayan 440
Price	₹ 6 Lakh	₹ 2.29 Lakh
Displacement	471 CC	443 CC
Power	45.56 bhp @	25.4 BHP (18.7 kW) @ 6250 RPM
Mileage	26.5 KMPL	_

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Engine

Max Power Highest power the engine/motor can produce.	45.56 bhp @	25.4 BHP (18.7 kW) @ 6250 RPM
Max Torque The highest twisting force the engine generates, which affects acceleration and pulling power.	43.3 Nm	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.	10.7:1	9.5:1
Cooling System Method used to prevent engine overheating.	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Emission Type Pollution level compliance of the engine.	N/A	BS6.2
Engine Type Design and working of the two-wheeler's engine.	Liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke 4-valve two-cylinder	Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
Displacement Engine cylinder capacity measured in cc.	471	443
Bore Bore is the diameter of a bike’s engine cylinder. A larger bore allows more fuel-air mix, increasing power and speed.	67 mm	81 mm
No Of Cylinders	2	1
Stroke Stroke is the piston’s movement inside the engine cylinder. Longer strokes give more torque, shorter strokes give more speed and higher RPM.	66.8 mm	86 mm
Valve Per Cylinder Number of valves in each engine cylinder.	2	N/A

Tyres & Wheels

Tyre Size	Front :-110/80R19 Rear :-150/70R17	Front : 90/90-21 , Rear :120/90-17
Wheel Size	Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm	Front : 21 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	Spoke
Tubeless Tyre A tyre without an inner tube, reducing puncture risks and maintaining air longer.	Tubeless	Tubed
Wheelbase The distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel, affecting stability, handling, and riding comfort.	1484 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.	Dual Channel	Dual-channel, switchable ABS at rear
Front Brake	Disc	hydraulic disc, 2-piston floating calip
Front Brake Diameter	310 mm	300 mm

Fuel

Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	N/A	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	12 L	15 L

Body

Body Type The overall design and shape of the bike (e.g., cruiser, sports, scooter).	Cruiser Bikes, Cafe Racer Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bike
Frame The main structure holding the bike together.	Steel Diamond	Half-Duplex, Split-Cradle Frame
Ground Clearance Distance between the bike’s lowest part and the ground.	155 mm	220 mm
Height	1137 mm	1370 mm
Kerb Weight Bike’s weight with fuel and fluids.	191 Kg	199 Kg
Length	2153 mm	2190 mm
Saddle Height Distance from the ground to the seat.	790 mm	N/A
Seat Height Distance from the ground to the seat.	N/A	800 mm
Width	839 mm	840 mm

Switches & Controls

Starting The method to start the bike (e.g., electric start, kick start, or both).	Self Start Only	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.	Digital	Digital-Analogue cluster
Odometer Measures and records the total distance the bike has traveled since new.	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.	Wet multiplate, Assisted slipper clutch	Wet multi-plate
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission The entire system that transfers engine power to the wheels (includes clutch and gearbox).	N/A	Manual

Lights

Turn Signal Lamp Flashing lights on a two-wheeler that indicate the rider's turning or lane-changing direction.	LED	N/A
Low Fuel Indicator A warning light when fuel is low.	Yes	N/A

Battery

Battery Capacity

Total energy the battery can store.

N/A

12V, 8Ah, Maintenance-free

Shockers

Suspension Front	Telescopic 41mm Upright forks, 150mm travel	Telescopic, 41mm forks
Suspension Rear	Twin shock with 45mm round pipe swingarm, 5-step pre-load adjustment	Monoshock with linkage

Seat

Seat Type

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

Single

Split

Others

Navigation

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

N/A

Yes