KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

KTM 390 Adventure Price starts at Rs. 3.41 Lakh which is Rs. 56,877 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 373 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine. KTM 390 Adventure is available in 3 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 Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, 4 V DOHC Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
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390 Adventure vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 390 Adventure STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
89 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.41 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, 4 V DOHC Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 43.5 PS @ 9000 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 :-482.6 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. 9,361 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,803 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 20,900 390 Adventure Insurance Rs. 20,982 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, 4 V DOHC Engine
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
373 cc
452 cc
Max Power
43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
37 Nm @ 7000 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
89 mm
84 mm
Stroke
60 mm
81.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.6:1
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
30 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :- 130/80-17
...
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
162 kg
181 kg
Seat height
855 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
198 kg
Length*Width*Height
2154*900*1400 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1430 mm
1510 mm
Length
2154 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm
230 mm
Height
1400 mm
1316 mm
Width
900 mm
852 mm
Fuel Capacity
14.5 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
...
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
270 mm

Additional Features
Toothed Footpegs, Turn-by-turn navigation (Optional),
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
TFT
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Adventure
  • Excellent ergos for touring
  • Retains on-road performance of 390 Duke
  • Packed with electronic goodies
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • really comfortable
  • great price
  • agile
KTM 390 Adventure
  • Lacks low down torque for off-road riding
  • 855mm seat height is too tall for average Indian riders
  • Traction control feels a little glitchy
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?

63% users have chosen Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 over KTM 390 Adventure in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 356 users have also rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure 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 and features in your bike. But KTM 390 Adventure is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
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 Himalayan 450 390 Adventure
Mileage 3.5 4.1
Performance 3.9 4.6
Comfort 4.8 4.4
Maintenance 3.6 4.2
Features 4.9 4.6
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike I should buy, KTM Duke 390 or Adventure 390?
  • Both the bikes are good in their forte. If everyday performance is your top priority, nothing offers the same sort of explosive acceleration and razor-sharp handling as the 390 Duke -- in this price range or in a segment above. Now more mature and refined in its latest form, the 2020 KTM 390 Duke still remains a well-rounded package tailor-made for thrill-seekers. Whereas, KTM 390 Adventure features excellent ergos for touring, Retains on-road performance of 390 Duke, Packed with electronic goodies. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more -2020 KTM 390 Duke BS6: First Ride Review..-KTM 390 Adventure: Road Test Review.
Q. Versys X300 and KTM 390. Which one?
  • KTM 390
  • Kawasaki Versys-X 300 has been discontinued so it would be unfair to give a verdict. Moreover, KTM 390 Adventure offers excellent ergos for touring, which retains on-road performance of 390 Duke, packed with electronic goodies. KTM 390 Adventure is powered by a 373.2 cc engine. This 390 Adventure engine generates a power of 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm and a torque of 37 Nm @ 7000 rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. I am a little confused between 390 adventure, BMW G310GS and RR310. I live in Gurgaon, and this will be my sole ride which will handle daily office commute of 40 km and monthly trips to the Himalayas(deeper parts).Till now, I was riding CBR150r.
  • As per your requirement, we suggest you go for KTM 390 Adventure. As, on the road, the Adventure feels familiar, fast, and friendly. You will enjoy covering long distances on this immensely. The 390 motor had proved itself to be a capable long-distance companion and in this package, it just emphasizes the point. This Adventure is actually a tourer, with rough-road capability, which should be enough for most people. Its spacious and comfortable ergonomics, its ability to tackle all kinds of roads and cover distances with ease will win it a lot of admiration and desirability. Aside from the tall seat height, it should prove to be a great companion for city use too. But if you are looking for a thoroughly capable and affordable tourer, you can’t go wrong with KTM’s 390 Adventure. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -KTM 390 Adventure: Road Test Review.
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KTM 390 Adventure Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

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, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of comfort 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. 56,877.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 373 cc Petrol engine of 390 Adventure produces 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 37 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
As per the users experiences the KTM 390 Adventure has better performance.

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