Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs KTM Adventure : If long-distance rides with steep hills and trails are your passion, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the KTM Adventure series must have crossed your mind for serious consideration. Both bikes can tour and go off-road with aplomb, but which one will suit your manner of travelling in 2025 better? Let us see which one treats you better as a touring bike.
Engine and Performance
The brand-new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, with a 452cc liquid-cooled engine, makes about 40 PS power and 40 Nm torque. The engine is smooth, has good torque delivery, and feels strong enough for highways as well as mountain roads. At the other end, we have the lightest KTM 390 Adventure with a 373cc engine rated at 44 PS power and 37 Nm torque. The KTM feels fast and light, whereas the Himalayan offers just sufficient low-end torque to take it easy on the difficult trails.
Comfort and Ride Quality
Usually, for the majority of riders, touring implies comfort over extended distances. With a relatively upright riding posture, wider handlebar, and cushy seat, the Himalayan 450 is reasonably comfortable. The long-travel suspension with the 21” front wheels generally soaks up the bad roads and trails. The KTM has a noticeably firmer setup from which comfort over extremely long rides could become an issue. Except, fast riders, who embrace cornering and quick bursts of speed, may enjoy that extra firmness.
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Features and Tech
Clearly, both bikes are well endowed with equipment. The Himalayan 450 TFT console supports smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, along with USB charging. The KTM 390 Adventure features a TFT display, traction control, cornering ABS, a quick-shifter on certain variants, and riding modes – to satisfy all techno-lovers. In contrast, the Himalayan would suit the needs of those who seek simple and plain control systems.
Price and Value
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 ranges at about Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom), whereas the KTM 390 Adventure priced well above that-at approximately Rs 3.4 lakh. As far as real value-for-money calculations are concerned, the Himalayan surely comes out on top, especially for those who really plan on taking her off the rough trails and on long journeys.
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