Honda NX500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 411
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda NX500 and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Motociclista Scatola Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda NX500
E-Clutch variant
- SRP
- ₱420,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,849
Photo: Royal Enfield (Eicher Motors Limited), via royalenfield.com.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 411
Gravel Grey / Mirage Silver variant
- SRP
- ₱354,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,987
How they differ
- The Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱354,000, which is ₱66,000 (16%) below the Honda NX500 at ₱420,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Himalayan 411 is estimated at ₱9,987 a month against ₱11,849 for the NX500, a difference of ₱1,862 a month.
- The NX500 makes more power (50.5 PS against 24.6 PS for the Himalayan 411).
- The NX500 has more torque (44.7 Nm against 32 Nm for the Himalayan 411).
- The NX500 has the larger engine (471 cc against 411 cc for the Himalayan 411).
- The Himalayan 411 has the lower seat at 800 mm, 34 mm below the NX500, which matters for shorter riders.
- The NX500 carries more fuel (17.7 L against 15 L for the Himalayan 411).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda NX500E-Clutch, ₱420,000 | Royal Enfield Himalayan 411Gravel Grey / Mirage Silver, ₱354,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Parallel Twin Engine | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 471 cc | 411 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 50.5 PS | 24.6 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 6500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 44.7 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6600 | 4000-4500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Electronic fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 29.9 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed, Manual and E-Clutch | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2163 mm | 2190 mm |
| Width (differs) | 830 mm | 840 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1417 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1443 mm | 1465 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 834 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 181 mm | 220 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 200 kg | 199 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.7 L | 15 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Telescopic, 41 mm fork, 200 mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Prolink Mono with 5 Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Steel Hollow Cross Swingarm | Linkage monoshock, 180 mm wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 296 mm x 4 mm Disc with Nissin Axial-Mount Two Piston Calipers | 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston Caliper | 240 mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110 / 80 - 19 MC (Tubeless) | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160 / 60 - 17 MC (Tubeless) | 120/90-17 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Spoked |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Half-duplex split cradle frame |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS, switchable at rear |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | Analogue-digital cluster with Tripper navigation |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda E-Clutch; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.