Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Ktm 390 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Ktm 390 Adventure. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 170 km/h (estimated; Royal Enfield does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ktm 390 Adventure: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 167 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ktm 390 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
179 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 170 km/h (estimated; Royal Enfield does not officially publish top speed)
167 km/h
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 3.5–4.0 L/100km (25–28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
7.8/10
"The best Himalayan yet, and used prices make it irresistible."
Pros
+Sherpa engine genuinely impressive
+Capable suspension, no complaints
+Useful TFT navigation system
Cons
−Early software bugs persist
−Cramped for taller riders
−Parts availability still patchy
Ktm 390 Adventure
7.8/10
"Brilliant budget adventurer if you buy history, not hope."
Pros
+Punchy single-cylinder engine
+Adjustable WP suspension
+Excellent TFT display
Cons
−Brutal stock seat
−Chain wear neglected often
−Higher oil consumption
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