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KTM 250 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs. 2.85 Lakh which is Rs. 25,150 costlier than base model of KTM 250 Adventure priced at Rs. 2.60 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM 250 Adventure is 35.63 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM 250 Adventure is powered by 249.07 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine. KTM 250 Adventure is available in 2 different colours while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison KTM 250 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

250 Adventure vs Himalayan 450

Key Highlights 250 Adventure STDHimalayan 450 Base
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, DOHC Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 31 PS @ 9250 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

250 Adventure vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 250 Adventure STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
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Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, DOHC Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 31 PS @ 9250 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 250 Adventure Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 7,115 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,803 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,799 250 Adventure Insurance Rs. 21,704 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, DOHC
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
249.07 cc
452 cc
Max Power
31 PS @ 9250
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
25 Nm @ 7250
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
72 mm
84 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
81.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.63:1
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (City)
38.12 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
35.63 kmpl
...
Mileage (Overall)
38.12 kmpl
30 kmpl
Top Speed
140 kmph
135 kmph

Tyre Size
...
p> Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Peak Power
31 PS @ 9250
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
...
181 kg
Seat height
825 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
198 kg
Length*Width*Height
...
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1510 mm
Length
...
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
227 mm
230 mm
Height
...
1316 mm
Width
...
852 mm
Fuel Capacity
14.5 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
177 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
825 mm
825 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
270 mm

USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
All-new Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
5 Inch TFT display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
...
Digital
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Switchable ABS
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Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 250 Adventure
  • Features a similar look and styling as the KTM 390 Adventure X, Gets a premium looking TFT console with smartphone connectivity, Has a lot of electronic riding aids on offer
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
KTM 250 Adventure
  • Misses out on tubeless spoke wheels which would have made it more capable off-road, Doesn’t get adjustable suspension even as an accessory, Misses out on cruise control
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is KTM 250 Adventure Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

100% users have chosen KTM 250 Adventure over Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 115 users have also rated KTM 250 Adventure and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 250 Adventure Himalayan 450
Mileage 3.0 3.6
Performance 4.0 4.0
Comfort 3.0 4.9
Maintenance 3.0 3.7
Features 4.0 5.0
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KTM 250 Adventure Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 250 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 250 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The KTM 250 Adventure is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by Rs. 25,150.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 250 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 249.07 cc Petrol engine of 250 Adventure produces 31 PS @ 9250 of power and 25 Nm @ 7250 of torque. Whereas for the Base version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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