KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Spec Comparison: What's Different?

The KTM 390 Adventure and the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 represent two distinct takes on the mid-capacity motorcycle segment - one aimed at adventure touring and off-road exploration and the other focused on an engaging, urban roadster experience. Here’s a detailed, fact-based comparison of their specifications and features.

The KTM 390 Adventure is powered by a 398.63cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder DOHC engine producing 45.3 bhp at 8500 rpm and 39 Nm of torque at 6500 rpm. It uses a ride-by-wire system and includes a slipper clutch and Quickshifter+ for clutchless gear shifts.

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In comparison, the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 uses the 452cc Sherpa engine, also liquid-cooled and DOHC with 4 valves that produces 39.4 bhp of power and 40 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm paired with a 6-speed gearbox and slip and assist clutch.

The KTM 390 Adventure is built on a split trellis frame, while the Guerrilla 450 sits on a steel twin-spar frame with the engine as a stressed member. Suspension duties on the KTM are handled by WP APEX fully adjustable USD forks (200mm travel) at the front and a WP APEX monoshock (205mm travel) at the rear, adjustable for rebound and preload. The Guerrilla 450 gets 43mm telescopic forks up front with 140mm travel and a linkage-type monoshock by Showa at the rear with 150mm travel.

Both motorcycles feature disc brakes at both ends. The KTM 390 Adventure runs on 21-inch front and 17-inch rear tubeless spoke wheels, while the Guerrilla 450 uses 17-inch wheels at both ends with 120/70 front and 160/60 rear tubeless tyres.

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The KTM offers higher off-road capability with 200mm front and 205mm rear suspension travel, 237mm of ground clearance and a saddle height of 830mm. It has a wheelbase of 1470mm and a kerb weight of 182kg.

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 has a ground clearance of 169mm, seat height of 780mm and wheelbase of 1440mm. It weighs 184kg (kerb) and features an 11-litre fuel tank, compared to the KTM’s 14.5-litre tank.

The KTM 390 Adventure includes an advanced electronics suite with Cornering ABS, Off-road ABS, Cornering MTC (Traction Control), 3 ride modes (Rain, Street and Sport), Quickshifter+, cruise control, USB charging port and a TFT display.

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 features a Tripper TFT Cluster with Google Maps integration, ride-by-wire system, and two ride modes: Eco and Performance. It supports music, messages and navigation through Wi-Fi connectivity.

The KTM 390 Adventure is available in a single variant and is priced at Rs 3.67 lakh (ex-showroom). The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is priced between Rs 2.56 lakh and Rs 2.72 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the variant. It is available in 3 Variants.