KTM 390 Adventure S vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

The Price of KTM 390 Adventure S and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 are Rs. 3.78 Lakh and Rs. To Be Announced respectively The claimed mileage of KTM 390 Adventure S is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM 390 Adventure S is powered by 398.7 cc engine. KTM 390 Adventure S is available in 2 different colours while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 6 colours. The Comparison KTM 390 Adventure S vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

390 Adventure S vs Himalayan 450

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

390 Adventure S vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 390 Adventure S STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
1 review
77 reviews
Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.05 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 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 S Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
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. 11,085 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 23,737 390 Adventure S Insurance Rs. 22,672 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
...
4
Claimed Top Speed
155 kmph
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
...
E20
Engine Type
4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
398.63 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
Compression Ratio
12.71:1
11.5:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
30 kmpl

Suspension-Front
Wp Apex Usd Open Cartridge Fork, 43 mm, Wheels Travel - 200 mm, Fully Adjustable For Compression And Rebound Damping (30-Step)
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Wp Monoshock, 205 mm, Adjustable For Rebound Damping (20-Click) And Preload (10-Step)
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
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
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.9 L
3.4 L
Length*Width*Height
...
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1470 mm
1510 mm
Length
...
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
237 mm
230 mm
Height
...
1316 mm
Width
...
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
182 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
Roadside assistance
...
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
...

Cruise Control
...
Frame Type
Split Trellis Frame, Bolt On Sub-Frame
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT Connectivity
Malfunction Indicator
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
...
Calls and Messaging
...
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
Traction Control
...
Low battery alert
...
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
Quickshifter+, MTC, Cornering ABS, Off-Road ABS
...
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
...
Side Stand Warning
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 Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
Switchable ABS

Vehicle Warranty
...
3 Years or 30,000 Km
4th Service
...
15000 Kms
Standard Warranty (Years)
...
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Adventure S
  • 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 S
  • 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 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Better Than KTM 390 Adventure S?

50% users have chosen Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 over KTM 390 Adventure S in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 133 users have also rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure S 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 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But KTM 390 Adventure S is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and safety.

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 S Himalayan 450
Mileage 3.7 4.2
Performance 4.2 4.3
Comfort 4.9 4.2
Maintenance 3.8 3.2
Safety 0.3 0.7
Features 4.7 3.5
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KTM 390 Adventure S Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 390 Adventure S vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
As per the users experiences KTM 390 Adventure S is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and safety in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 390 Adventure S vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than KTM 390 Adventure S by ₹96,821.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 390 Adventure S vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of 390 Adventure S 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 S has better performance.

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