Kawasaki KLE500 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 411
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki KLE500 and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Motociclista Scatola Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLE500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱341,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,620
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 Kawasaki KLE500 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱341,000, which is ₱13,000 (4%) below the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 at ₱354,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the KLE500 is estimated at ₱9,620 a month against ₱9,987 for the Himalayan 411, a difference of ₱367 a month.
- The KLE500 makes more power (51 PS against 24.6 PS for the Himalayan 411).
- The KLE500 has more torque (42.6 Nm against 32 Nm for the Himalayan 411).
- The KLE500 has the larger engine (451 cc against 411 cc for the Himalayan 411).
- The Himalayan 411 has the lower seat at 800 mm, 70 mm below the KLE500, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Himalayan 411 is the heavier bike (199 kg against 193 kg for the KLE500).
- The KLE500 carries more fuel (16 L against 15 L for the Himalayan 411).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki KLE500Standard, ₱341,000 | Royal Enfield Himalayan 411Gravel Grey / Mirage Silver, ₱354,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 451 cc | 411 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 51 PS | 24.6 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 10,000 rpm | 6500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 42.6 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7500 | 4000-4500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 | Electronic fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 25 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2300 mm | 2190 mm |
| Width (differs) | 940 mm | 840 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1355 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1555 mm | 1465 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 870 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 185 mm | 220 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 193 kg | 199 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16 L | 15 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork, 43 mm | Telescopic, 41 mm fork, 200 mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak swingarm | Linkage monoshock, 180 mm wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc, 300 mm, Dual-piston | 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 230 mm, Dual-piston | 240 mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 90/90-21 M/C 54S | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 140/70-17 M/C 66S | 120/90-17 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Spoked |
| Frame (differs) | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Half-duplex split cradle frame |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS, selectable | Dual-channel ABS, switchable at rear |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Analogue-digital cluster with Tripper navigation |
| Other features (differs) | Assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | 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.