Quick Comparison of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure S

At last, the long wait is over. In direct competition with the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, KTM unveils the 390 Adventure S. Even though it is still a small sector, adventure travel surely is gaining momentum. To help you decide which of these two giants should be placed in your garage, let's take a closer look at its features, performance, and hardware.
 

Key Differences: KTM 390 Adventure S and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Two of the largest names in the country's premium motorcycle arena are KTM and Royal Enfield. At the same time, with new models, the two companies have always faced each other with high competition. Hence, let us compare the new KTM 390 Adventure S and Royal Enfield Himalyan 450 quickly. 
 

KTM 390 Adventure S Vs Royal Himalayan Enfield 450: Engine

The 390 Adventure S and the new-generation 390 Duke, both the bikes will feature a 399cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. As per the Duke 390's specs, the engine makes 39 Nm of torque and 44.25 bhp. Besides, this engine will be mated to a six-speed transmission. This powertrain will also be expected to be used in Adventure S. However, various gear ratio tweaks will be made to maximise performance for long-distance touring and off-road riding. The 390 Adventure will be on sale on February 1st, according to KTM. 
 

Royal Enfield 450 is quite differently featured, consisting of a liquid-cooled 452cc, single-cylinder engine producing around 40 bhp and delivering 40 Nm of torque. There is a slip-and-assist clutch in combination with a six-speed gearbox.
 

KTM 390 Adventure S vs Royal Himalayan Enfield 450: Specifications

The steel trellis frame of the tested Duke 390 is the backbone of the 390 Adventure S. There is switchable dual-channel ABS, too, apart from the front and rear disc brakes. The suspension has been enhanced with a 5-step adjustable WP mono-shock at the back and fully adjustable 43mm WP Apex front forks. Both off-road and on-road conditions are catered to by Apollo Trample dual-sport tyres mounted on spoke wheels. The tyre comes in at 21 inches up front and 17 inches in the back.
 

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is supported by a steel, twin-spar tubular frame. It has a rear Showa mono-shock with 200mm wheel travel and 43mm upside-down front forks with 200mm of travel. It has wire-spoked wheels at both ends, measuring 21 inches, similar to the KTM 390 Adventure. Additionally, tubeless tyres are also available with Royal Enfield these days. The braking system includes a 320mm front disc and a 270mm rear disc, along with switchable rear ABS.
 

KTM 390 Adventure S vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Features

A modern TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth for calls and music is now part of the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure S. The bike also features turn-by-turn navigation and multiple ride modes with traction control. Additionally, a new 4-way menu switch on the handlebars allows riders to change settings quickly and easily while riding.
 

In contrast, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has a 4-inch circular TFT display with a Google Maps-powered navigation system. This allows phone connectivity, music controls, and call management for a more connected riding experience.
 

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