KTM 250 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 price starts at Rs. 2.30 Lakh, which is Rs. 23,596 cheaper than the base variant of KTM 250 Adventure, priced at Rs. 2.53 Lakh. On the performance front, the 250 Adventure uses a 249.07cc engine producing 31 PS @ 9250 rpm and the Himalayan 440 a 443cc engine producing 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm. If you're deciding between the 250 Adventure and Himalayan 440, the 250 Adventure is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Himalayan 440 stands out for affordability.

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250 Adventure vs Himalayan 440 Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 250 AdventureRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.53 LakhRs. 2.30 Lakh
Mileage 38.12 kmplNot Available
Engine 249.07 cc443 cc
Max power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Kerb weight 176 Kg199 Kg

250 Adventure vs Himalayan 440 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 250 Adventure STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440 STD
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Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.53 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.30 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
Max Power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 250 Adventure Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-21 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 6,941 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,295 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,953 250 Adventure Insurance Rs. 21,188 Himalayan 440 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
140 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
Engine Displacement
249.07 cc
443 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
34 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
72 mm
81 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
86 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.63:1
9.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
38.12 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
City Mileage (Tested)
38.12 kmpl
Not Available
Highway Mileage (Tested)
35.63 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
180 mm
Suspension-Front
WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter, Wheel Travel - 200 mm
Telescopic, 41mm forks
Suspension-Rear
WP APEX Monoshock, Wheel Travel - 205 mm, Adjustable for Preload (10 steps)
Monoshock with linkage

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-120/90-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-21 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Make
Not Available
CEAT
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
825 mm
800 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
176 Kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.9 L
Not Available
Engine Oil Grade
Not Available
Semi-synthetic, SAE 15W-50, API SL, Grade JASO MA2
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2190*840*1370 mm3
Wheelbase
1430 mm
1460 mm
Length
2154 mm
2190 mm
Ground Clearance
228 mm
220 mm
Height
Not Available
1370 mm
Width
900 mm
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
199 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
LED Projector
Not Available

Frame Type
Split-Trellis Frame Bolt On Sub-Frame
Half-Duplex, Split-Cradle Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Offroad ABS, Quickshifter+
Wet Sump Lubrication
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Metal
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
1000 Kms/45 Days
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
8500 Kms/150 Days
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
16000 Kms/240 Days
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
Not Available
15000kms/540 days

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
Not Available

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
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

Is Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Better Than KTM 250 Adventure?

100% users have chosen Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 over KTM 250 Adventure in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 3 users have also rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 and KTM 250 Adventure on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features 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 Himalayan 440 250 Adventure
Mileage 5.0 3.0
Performance 5.0 4.0
Comfort 5.0 3.0
Maintenance 5.0 3.0
Features 5.0 4.0
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KTM 250 Adventure Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 250 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 250 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 is cheaper than KTM 250 Adventure by ₹23,596.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 250 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
For the STD version, 249.07 cc Petrol engine of 250 Adventure produces 31 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 443 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 440 produces 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm of power and 34 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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