As far as off-road abilities are concerned, the XPulse trumps the other two as it offers the highest amount of wheel travel at both ends, meaning the suspension will have that much range to move when the bike goes over terrain. The Himalayan and the Yezdi Adventure aren’t too far on this front, but the Himalayan enjoys an added layer of sophistication since it has an inverted fork.
A 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheel setup means all three bikes will be able to tackle bad roads with ease. Note that none of the bikes come with tubeless tyres, so punctures will be a pain to manage on all three. That said, the higher-end variant (which is much more expensive) of the Himalayan 450 comes with tubeless spoke wheels.
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Specifications |
2025 Yezdi Adventure |
Hero XPulse 210 |
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 |
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Wheelbase |
1465mm |
1446mm |
1510mm |
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Ground clearance |
220mm |
220mm |
230mm |
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Fuel tank capacity |
15.5-litres |
13-litres |
17-litres |
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Seat height |
815mm |
830mm |
825mm/845mm |
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Kerb weight |
187kg |
170kg |
196kg |
All three motorcycles are quite closely specced in terms of their dimensions. In a typical adventure motorcycle fashion, they all have long wheelbases, decent ground clearances and reasonably large fuel tank capacities. Yes, the XPulse has the smallest fuel tank, but do note, it also has the smallest engine capacity, so it should theoretically be more fuel-efficient.
Where the three bikes differ a lot is in their kerb weights. The XPulse is the lightest bike on paper, and it will feel like that too. Also, with the smallest wheelbase, it will ideally be the most agile bike.
The Yezdi Adventure sits right in between the Hero and Royal Enfield and should be quite accessible to ride and manoeuvre around due to its manageable kerb weight and low seat height. It is the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, which is the heaviest and has the longest wheelbase of the three. This will make it riding in the city and at slow speeds a bit of a hassle.
Features
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2025 Yezdi Adventure |
Hero XPulse 210 |
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 |
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Fully Digital Console |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Bluetooth Connectivity |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Turn-by-turn Navigation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is the most feature-rich bike out of the three. With a circular TFT console, riding modes, and full Google Maps navigation, the Himalayan is the clear winner when it comes to features.
Following the Himalayan is the XPulse 210, which in its Top variant comes with a TFT console as well. It too gets smartphone connectivity, ABS modes and more, which, considering its price tag, make it a great value-for-money bike.
The Yezdi Adventure gets a split LCD console which shows speedometer and other deets in one display and turn-by-turn navigation in the other. While being more expensive than the XPulse, it still lags behind. We’d have liked it if Yezdi had given a TFT screen in the 2025 update.
Price & Verdict
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2025 Yezdi Adventure |
Hero XPulse 210 |
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 |
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Rs 2,14,900 onwards |
Rs 1,85,800 |
Rs 2,85,000 onwards |
(all prices ex-showroom)
On paper, it is the Hero XPulse 210 that seems like the most value for money motorcycle. It makes decent levels of power to ride in the city, is extremely capable off-road and has tons of features. The XPulse will feel strained at highway speeds due to its smaller engine, but if you like a chilled-out riding experience, the XPulse 210 is the one for you.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a motorcycle you should go for if you have deep pockets and touring is at the top of your priority list. With the biggest engine and most features, it makes for a great globe-trotter, but its high kerb weight is something which you’ll have to get used to.
Last but not least is the Yezdi Adventure. Sitting right in between the Hero and Royal Enfield, it offers the best of both worlds. It is lighter than the Himalayan, which would make it easier to ride off-road and makes more power than the XPulse 210, giving a better highway riding experience.
