Royal Enfield Himalayan vs BMW G 310 GS

The Royal Enfield Himalayan and BMW G 310 GS are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Royal Enfield Himalayan leads on power with 40 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.

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Our pick

8.4

Royal Enfield

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7.5

BMW

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The verdict

The Royal Enfield Himalayan edges it overall at 8.4/10, but the BMW G 310 GS wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.

Best for new riders

BMW G 310 GS

A2-legal, 34 hp, forgiving to learn on.

Most exciting

Royal Enfield Himalayan

40 hp and 0.20 hp/kg, the strongest here.

Best value

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Our 8.4/10 at $5,799, the most bike per dollar.

Easiest to manage

BMW G 310 GS

170 kg with an 835 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.

Highest rated

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Our top score in this matchup at 8.4/10.

SpecRoyal Enfield HimalayanBMW G 310 GS

Price & rating

Price$5,799$5,695

KickTheStand score8.4 / 107.5 / 10

Performance

Engine452cc single313cc single

Power40 hp34 hp

Torque40 Nm28 Nm

Power-to-weight0.20 hp/kg0.20 hp/kg

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension43mm Showa USD fork41mm USD fork

Rear suspensionMonoshockMonoshock

Front brakesSingle 320mm disc, ByBreSingle 300mm disc, radial 4-piston

Rear brakesSingle 270mm discSingle 240mm disc

Dimensions & practicality

Weight196 kg170 kg

Seat height825 mm835 mm

Fuel capacity17 L11 L

Suitability

ClassAdventureAdventure

A2 licenceYesYes

Good for beginnersYesYes

Best foradventure, touring, learningadventure, commuting, learning

Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.

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