Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the Royal Enfield Himalayan side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW R 1300 GS is available at a price on request, while the Royal Enfield Himalayan is priced at ₹298,000. On the engine front, the BMW R 1300 GS comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the Royal Enfield Himalayan's 452 cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @ 8000 RPM respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS versus 30 Kmpl for the Royal Enfield Himalayan. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air and liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 452 cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, DOHC, FI |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 40 NM @ 5500 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 17.0 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 30 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 196 |
| Seat Height | 850 | Standard -825 mm Adjustable to 845 mm, Low-805 mm adjustable to 825 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS (Switchable) |
| Front Brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Hydraulic disc brake, 320mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | Upside down fork, 43 mm |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic disc brake, 270mm ventilated disc, single piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Linkage type mono-shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 140/80 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke Rims |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | 12 V, 8 AH |
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| Cluster | Digital | 4 Inch round TFT display, Supports Map Navigation |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Hanle BlackKamet WhiteSlate Poppy BlueSlate Himalayan SaltKaza Brown |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | Kaza Brown | 308029 Slate Himalayan Salt | 312353 Slate Poppy Blue | 312353 Kamet White | 316678 Hanle Black | 322081 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manuel |
