Mahindra-owned Classic Legends has revived the iconic Yezdi brand in India with the launch of three brand new motorcycles, namely the Yezdi Roadster, Scrambler, and Adventure. The new Yezdi Adventure is the most expensive motorcycle among the trio and it will directly lock horns with the Royal Enfield Himalayan. So, how do these adventure motorcycles fare against each other? Let’s find out in this specification-based comparison of the new Yezdi Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan.
Yezdi Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan: Engine Specs
| Specification | Yezdi Adventure | Royal Enfield Himalayan |
| Engine | 334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected | 411cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected |
| Power | 29.7 hp at 8,000 RPM | 24.4 hp at 6,500 RPM |
| Torque | 29.9 Nm at 6,500 RPM | 32 Nm at 4,000-4,500 RPM |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
The new Yezdi Adventure is powered by a 334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, DOHC engine that churns out 29.7 hp of power at 8,000 RPM and 29.9 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Royal Enfield Himalayan, on the other hand, gets a 411cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected, SOHC motor that develops 24.4 hp of power at 6,500 RPM and 32 Nm of peak torque between 4000-4500 RPM. The engine comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Yezdi Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Yezdi Adventure | Royal Enfield Himalayan |
| Length | N.A. | 2190 mm |
| Width | N.A. | 840 mm |
| Height | N.A. | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm | 1465 mm |
| Weight | 188 kg | 199 kg |
| Seat Height | 815 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5-litres | 15-litres |
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Yezdi Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan: Cycle Parts
Yezdi Adventure sits on a double-cradle frame while the Royal Enfield Himalayan is based on a half-duplex split cradle frame. In terms of hardware, both these ADVs get telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock absorber at the rear. For braking duties, they sport disc brakes at either end with dual-channel ABS as standard. Also, while the Himalayan gets a switchable ABS, the Yezdi Adventure features three different ABS modes, namely Road, Off-road, and Rain. Both the motorcycles get a 21-inch tyre at the front and a 17-inch unit at the rear with spoke wheels.
Yezdi Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan: Colours and Features
Yezdi is offering its Adventure motorcycle in three colours, namely Slick Silver, Mambo Black, and Ranger Camo. The Royal Enfield Himalayan is offered in six colour shades. They are Granite Black, Lake Blue, Pine Green, Gravel Grey, Mirage Silver, and Rock Red. In terms of features, the Himalayan gets an analogue instrument cluster while the Yezdi Adventure sports a tilt-adjust digital display unit. Both the motorcycles get Bluetooth connectivity along with turn-by-turn navigation.
Yezdi Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan: Price
The new Yezdi Adventure is priced between Rs 2.09 lakh – Rs 2.18 lakh while the Royal Enfield Himalayan currently retails between Rs 2.14 lakh – Rs 2.22 lakh, all prices ex-showroom. So, which adventure motorcycle will be your pick? Let us know in the comments section below!
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