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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Vs KTM 390 Adventure X: Battle Of The Middleweight Adventure Tourers
The adventure touring segment in India is growing, highlighted by the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure X. Both motorcycles offer off-road and on-road capabilities but differ in design and specifications. The Himalayan features a 452cc engine producing 40.02 bhp, while the KTM has a 398.63cc engine with 46 PS. The Himalayan utilizes a steel frame and ByBre braking components, whereas the KTM employs a lightweight trellis frame and alloy wheels. Pricing ranges from Rs 2.85 lakh to Rs 2.98 lakh for the Himalayan and Rs 2.91 lakh for the KTM.
Keshav Rajput
Updated Jun 12, 2025, 04:57 PM IST
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Vs KTM 390 Adventure X
The adventure touring segment in India continues to expand with feature-rich and purpose-built motorcycles like the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the KTM 390 Adventure X. While both bikes cater to riders seeking off-road capabilities with on-road comfort, their approach, design philosophy and specifications differ significantly. Here's a detailed comparison to help you understand how these two models stack up.
Himalayan 450 vs 390 Adventure X: Engine and Performance
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by a new 452cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, the Himalayan generates 40.02 bhp at 6000 rpm and 40 Nm at 5500 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch and uses ride-by-wire technology for smoother throttle response. On the contrary, KTM 390 Adventure X gets a slightly smaller 398.63cc liquid-cooled engine that produces a higher 46 PS at 8500 rpm and 39 Nm at 6500 rpm. It too has a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch and features like a quickshifter for seamless gear changes.
Himalayan 450 vs 390 Adventure X: Chassis and Suspension
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 uses a steel twin-spar frame with 43mm USD front forks and a linkage-type monoshock at the rear. Both front and rear offer 200mm of travel. On the other hand, KTM 390 Adventure X is built upon a lightweight trellis frame, it features WP Apex 43mm USD forks up front and a preload-adjustable WP monoshock at the rear. Suspension travel is 200mm at the front and 205mm at the rear.
Himalayan 450 vs 390 Adventure X: Braking and Wheels
In terms of braking, the Himalayan 450 comes equipped with a 320mm front disc and a 270mm rear disc, both ByBre units. It uses a 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels with dual-purpose tyres. Dual-channel ABS is standard and switchable at the rear. KTM 390 Adventure X Sports a 320mm front disc and a smaller 240mm rear disc. Wheel sizes are 19 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear, fitted with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. ABS is switchable, and off-road ABS is included.
Himalayan 450 vs 390 Adventure X: Features and Electronics
Himalayan 450 Comes with a 4-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and full-map navigation via Google Maps, ride-by-wire throttle, two ride modes (Eco and Performance), USB-C charging and all-LED lighting. 390 Adventure X also features a TFT display, LED lighting, ride-by-wire, switchable ABS, USB charging and a quickshifter. However, it lacks ride modes and traction control found in the higher KTM variants.
Himalayan 450 vs 390 Adventure X: Pricing and Variants
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is priced between Rs 2.85 lakh to Rs 2.98 lakh (ex-showroom), the Himalayan 450 is available in multiple variants with different features and finishes. on the other hand, KTM 390 Adventure X is priced at Rs 2.91 lakh (ex-showroom), the 390 Adventure X is the more affordable entry-level variant in KTM’s adventure line-up, sitting below the standard 390 Adventure.
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