KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: October 12, 2026

KTM 390 Adventure price starts at Rs. 2.88 Lakh, which is Rs. 20,463 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, priced at Rs. 3.08 Lakh. On the performance front, the 390 Adventure uses a 349.32cc engine producing 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the 390 Adventure and Himalayan 450, the 390 Adventure is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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390 Adventure vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 390 AdventureRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.88 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage Not Available29.15 kmpl
Engine 349.32 cc452 cc
Max power 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 181 Kg196 Kg

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. 2.88 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 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 390 Adventure Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 7,873 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 13,526 390 Adventure Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
349.32 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
89 mm
84 mm
Stroke
56.15 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
Not Available
11.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
29.15 kmpl
Power to Weight Ratio
230 PS/tonne
Not Available
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
USD - Wheel Travel - 200 mm
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock - Wheel Travel - 205 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 :- 100/90-19Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Apollo
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
825 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
Not Available
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1470 mm
1510 mm
Length
Not Available
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
228 mm
230 mm
Height
Not Available
1316 mm
Width
Not Available
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
181 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm

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

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Trellis 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
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Performance,Eco
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
No
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Cornering ABS
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
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
KTM 390 Adventure
  • Is priced quite decently
  • Gets loads of features
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
KTM 390 Adventure
  • Misses out on adjustable suspension
  • Uncomfortable pillion seat experience
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 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The KTM 390 Adventure is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by ₹20,463.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 349.32 cc Petrol engine of 390 Adventure produces 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 33.5 Nm @ 7000 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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