2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs KTM 390 ADVENTURE
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 82 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM 390 ADVENTURE 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 40 hp (2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450) up to 44 hp (KTM 390 ADVENTURE).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) up to 40 Nm (2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450).
- Weight spans 158 kg (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) to 196 kg (2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) to 450 cc (2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450).
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| Specification | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | KTM 390 ADVENTURE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Royal Enfield | KTM |
| Model | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | KTM 390 ADVENTURE |
| Engine size | 450cc | 400cc |
| Power | 40hp | 44hp |
| Torque | 40nm. | 37nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 196kg | 158kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic disc brake, 320mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper | 320 mm Disc with Radially Mounted Caliper |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic disc brake 270mm Ventilated disc, single piston caliper | 230 mm Disc with Floating Caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21" | 100/90 19 |
| Rear tyre | 140/80 R 17" | 130/80 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside down fork, 43mm | WP APEX USD open-cartridge forks, 43 mm diameter, 170mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Linkage type mono-shock | WP APEX Monoshock, 177 mm wheel travel WP APEX Monoshock, 177 mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps) |
| Motorcycle type | Commuter | Adventure |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 14.5 L – 3.3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6250 | $7399 |
| Brand price lists | View Royal Enfield price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | TFT Sreen |
-5” color TFT-display, Cornering ABS, Off-Road ABS, My Ride connectivity, Ride-by-Wire. |
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2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs 2023 KTM 390 ADVENTURE: listed specifications
The 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and 2023 KTM 390 ADVENTURE differ on the listed specifications: the Himalayan 450 has more displacement and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 390 ADVENTURE has more peak power, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Himalayan 450 has a larger listed engine displacement (450 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
390 ADVENTURE has a modest listed power advantage (44 hp vs 40 hp).
Torque
Himalayan 450 has a modest listed torque advantage (40 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
Himalayan 450 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (180 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
390 ADVENTURE is notably lighter on the listed weight (158 kg vs 196 kg). Himalayan 450 has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs KTM 390 ADVENTURE?
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM 390 ADVENTURE.
Which has more horsepower, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or KTM 390 ADVENTURE?
KTM 390 ADVENTURE has 44 hp compared with 40 hp on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or KTM 390 ADVENTURE?
KTM 390 ADVENTURE is lighter at 158 kg vs 196 kg for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
Which is better, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or KTM 390 ADVENTURE?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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