Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Overview - Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	86 mm	Stroke	62.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	24.5 HP	Engine power	119 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	32 Nm	Torque	93 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	411 ccm	Displacement	889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	137 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	142 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	120 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	90 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,190 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	795 mm
Height	Height	1,360 mm	Height	1,190 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,430 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

The workmanship is of a surprisingly high standard for a motorbike that can be had in Germany and Austria for under 5,000 euros. Everything about the little Himalayan looks like it was built to last. Of course, the little Indian can't compete with others in terms of performance data, but it doesn't want to. It is a motorbike for individualists who want to escape society's higher, faster, further - deceleration of the first order.

unique eye-catcher

coherent concept

high range

comfortable seat

compass

robust technology

price-performance ratio

Front brake subterranean

performance somewhat weak for Europe

weight relatively high

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

The Yamaha MT-09 SP is based on the really well-done MT-09. In 2021, a particularly fine vintage! But the upgrade goes one better! The high-quality chassis provides a great compromise between riding comfort and sportiness.

Upright, comfortable seating position

Well-tuned chassis

Mappings and traction control are quick and easy to adjust

High-quality workmanship

Lovely details

Great tuned engine

Great acceleration and lots of pressure in the relevant rev range.

Horn mounted in a crude way

poor display