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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Yamaha Ténéré 700 — Side by side
Detailed face-off between the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the Yamaha Ténéré 700: price, full specs, equipment, pros and watch-outs. Updated 2026.
At a glance
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 48% cheaper than the Yamaha Ténéré 700 (MAD 64,900 vs MAD 124,900).
Editorial verdict
Which should you pick?
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Spec sheet comparison
| — | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | Yamaha Ténéré 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Royal Enfield | Yamaha |
| Body | adventure | adventure |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Power | 40 ch | 73 ch |
| Consumption | 3.7 L/100 km | 4.3 L/100 km |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Entry price | MAD 64,900 | MAD 124,900 |
| Top trim price | MAD 69,900 | MAD 134,900 |
Pros and watch-outs
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Pros
- Native A2 — no restrictor needed (40 hp under 47.5 hp limit)
- 21" front wheel + rear-disable ABS = real piste capability
- 4" TFT with embedded Google Maps navigation
- Unbeatable price: 65k MAD vs 74k+ KTM 390 Adv / Honda CB500X
- 17 L tank → ~450 km range in economy mode
Watch-outs
- 196 kg dry — heavier than KTM 390 Adventure (158 kg)
- Basic Showa suspension vs competitors' adjustable WP
- Average motorway comfort (40 hp single reaches 130-140 km/h)
Yamaha Ténéré 700
Pros
- 21"/18" spoked wheels + 210/200 mm long-travel suspension = pure rally-raid
- Dakar-proven CP2 engine — validated raid reliability
- 204 kg dry — lightest in the 700cc adventure segment
- A2-compatible with Yamaha kit (~3,500 MAD installed)
- 16 L tank → ~370 km range in raid
Watch-outs
- 875 mm seat height — excludes riders <180 cm without optional low seat
- 73 hp on long motorway = a bit underpowered at sustained 130 km/h
- Basic Showa suspension vs KTM 890 Adv R's WP Apex
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Frequently asked — Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Yamaha Ténéré 700
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Yamaha Ténéré 700: which to pick in Morocco 2026?
It depends on your profile. If your top criterion is entry price, look at the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (entry MAD 64,900). If you prioritise the engine or standard equipment, compare the spec sheet above line by line. For purely urban use in Morocco, fuel consumption and exterior size matter more than power; for long Casa-Tanger or Casa-Marrakech trips, power and motorway comfort become decisive.
What's the price gap between the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the Yamaha Ténéré 700?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 starts at MAD 64,900 versus MAD 124,900 for the Yamaha Ténéré 700, a 48% gap at entry. On top trims, the gap may close or invert — check each model's detailed page for the exact figure on the trim you're considering.
Which one holds value better when sold used?
In Morocco, Japanese and German C-SUVs (Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan) typically retain 65-70% of their new price at 3 years, ahead of Chinese brands and newer SUVs that plateau around 55-60%. For an exact figure on your model, run the estimator at the top of each model page — it computes median + p25-p75 range based on the year and mileage you enter.
Where can the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Yamaha Ténéré 700 be test-driven in Morocco?
Both models are sold through their importers' official dealer networks in Morocco. For the latest list with addresses and phone numbers, see each model's /neuf/ page — every page lists the official importer and helps you find the nearest dealer to your city.