KTM RC 160 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

KTM RC 160 price starts at Rs. 2.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 28,689 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan 440, priced at Rs. 2.29 Lakh. On the performance front, the RC 160 uses a 164.2cc engine producing 19 PS @ 9500 rpm and the Himalayan 440 a 443cc engine producing 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm. If you're deciding between the RC 160 and Himalayan 440, the RC 160 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Himalayan 440 stands out for performance.

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RC 160 vs Himalayan 440 Comparison Summary

Specification KTM RC 160Royal Enfield Himalayan 440
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.00 LakhRs. 2.29 Lakh
Mileage 36 kmplNot Available
Engine 164.2 cc443 cc
Max power 19 PS @ 9500 rpm25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Kerb weight 155 Kg800 Kg

RC 160 vs Himalayan 440 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM RC 160 STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440 STD
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Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.29 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 19 PS @ 9500 rpm 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM RC 160 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 5,484 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,270 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,058 RC 160 Insurance Rs. 6,526 Himalayan 440 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Claimed Top Speed
118 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
164.2 cc
443 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
19 PS @ 9500 rpm
25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque
15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
34 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
66 mm
81 mm
Stroke
48 mm
86 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Inductive
Not Available
Compression Ratio
11.97:1
9.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
36 kmpl
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
0.12
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
180 mm
Suspension-Front
WP APEX USD forks, 37 mm diameter, Travel - 130 mm
Telescopic, 41mm forks
Suspension-Rear
Canister Monoshock, 6 step Adjustable, Travel - 165 mm
Monoshock with linkage

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, , Rear :-140/60-17
Not Available
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Not Available
Tyre Make
MRF
CEAT
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
148 kg
Not Available
Seat height
830 mm
Not Available
Load carrying capacity
150 kg
176 Kg
Gross Weight
305 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
1.4 L
Not Available
Engine Oil Grade
Not Available
Semi-synthetic, SAE 15W-50, API SL, Grade JASO MA2
Length*Width*Height
1965*701*1150 mm3
2190*840*1370 mm3
Wheelbase
1347 mm
1460 mm
Length
1965 mm
2190 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
220 mm
Height
1150 mm
1370 mm
Width
701 mm
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
155 Kg
800 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

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

Frame Type
Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular), (Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe)
Half-Duplex, Split-Cradle Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
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
Kick Start
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Off-Road,Super Moto
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Wet Sump Lubrication
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
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
Handlebar type
Split handle bar
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
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

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 RC 160
  • Sporty, race-focused styling
  • Powerful and high-revving engine
KTM RC 160
  • Narrow pillion seat
  • No traction control
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KTM RC 160 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper KTM RC 160 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
The KTM RC 160 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 by ₹28,689.
Which bike offers better performance KTM RC 160 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?
For the STD version, 164.2 cc Petrol engine of RC 160 produces 19 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 15.5 Nm @ 7500 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

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