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KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

KTM 390 Adventure Price starts at Rs. 3.68 Lakh which is Rs. 82,700 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 priced at Rs. 2.85 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM 390 Adventure is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM 390 Adventure is powered by 398.63 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine. KTM 390 Adventure is available in 2 different colours while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

390 Adventure vs Himalayan 450

Key Highlights 390 Adventure STDHimalayan 450 Base
Engine Type 4-Storke, Single Cylinder, DOHC Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

390 Adventure vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 390 Adventure STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
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Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.68 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-Storke, Single Cylinder, DOHC 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 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 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 Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 10,068 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,803 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 26,468 390 Adventure Insurance Rs. 21,704 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Engine Type
4-Storke, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
452 cc
Max Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
89 mm
84 mm
Stroke
64 mm
81.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
...
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.71:1
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
30 kmpl
Top Speed
155 kmph
135 kmph

Tyre Size
...
p> Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Peak Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 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
830 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
183 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
830 mm
825 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
270 mm

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

Cruise Control
...
Frame
Splite Trellis Frame
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
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
5 Inch TFT Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Techometer
...
Digital
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Adventure
  • Feels incredibly light and easy to manage
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are a real boon for handling punctures
  • Motor is tractable, making it easy to ride in the city or even off road
  • Cruise control works great when touring on highways
  • Nearly fully-adjustable suspension lets you set the bike up for your weight or riding style easily
  • Fantastic highway performance
  • No wind buffeting at over 100kmph
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
KTM 390 Adventure
  • Slight vibrations in the footpegs above 6000rpm
  • Need to remove a side panel to adjust rear preload setting
  • Footpeg rubbers need a spanner to remove
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 390 Adventure Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

54% users have chosen KTM 390 Adventure over Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 116 users have also rated KTM 390 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.
As per the users experiences KTM 390 Adventure is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance and features.

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 390 Adventure Himalayan 450
Mileage 3.7 3.6
Performance 3.7 4.0
Comfort 3.7 4.9
Maintenance 3.0 3.7
Features 3.7 5.0
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Which bike is best between KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
As per the users experiences KTM 390 Adventure is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance and features.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than KTM 390 Adventure by Rs. 82,700.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of 390 Adventure 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
As per the users experiences the KTM 390 Adventure has better performance.

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