KTM 390 Adventure R vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: September 11, 2026

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs. 3.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 78,877 cheaper than the base variant of KTM 390 Adventure R, priced at Rs. 3.87 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 390 Adventure R offers a claimed 30 kmpl, while the Himalayan 450 delivers 29.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the 390 Adventure R uses a 398.7cc engine producing 46 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the 390 Adventure R and Himalayan 450, the 390 Adventure R is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Himalayan 450 stands out for affordability.

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390 Adventure R vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 390 Adventure RRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.87 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage 30 kmpl29.15 kmpl
Engine 398.7 cc452 cc
Max power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 183 Kg196 Kg

390 Adventure R vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 390 Adventure R STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
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Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.87 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 390 Adventure R Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 10,593 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 23,476 390 Adventure R Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
155 kmph
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
398.7 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
89 mm
84 mm
Stroke
64 mm
81.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Inductive ignition system
Not Available
Compression Ratio
12.71:1
11.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Pistons
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Pistons
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
29.15 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Adjustable (30 step Damping) - Inverted Telescopic Fork, 43 mm dia (open cartridge), Travel - 230 mm
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
WP Apex Split Piston, Travel - 230 mm
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-140/80-18
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
165 kg
181 kg
Seat height
880 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3.4 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
394 kg
Length*Width*Height
2238*821*1490 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1479 mm
1510 mm
Length
2238 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
272 mm
230 mm
Height
1490 mm
1316 mm
Width
821 mm
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
183 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm

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

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Split Trellis Frame, Bolt On Sub-Frame
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Performance,Eco
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Quickshifter+, MTC, Cornering ABS, Off-Road ABS
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
Not Available
15000kms/540 days

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come
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KTM 390 Adventure R Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper KTM 390 Adventure R vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than KTM 390 Adventure R by ₹78,877.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 390 Adventure R vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 398.7 cc Petrol engine of 390 Adventure R produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm 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

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