Archive · 30 Jan 2026
KTM 390 Adventure R vs Himalayan 450: Price and Specs Compared
Two adventure motorcycles, the KTM 390 Adventure R and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Mana Black, are being compared.
The KTM 390 Adventure R costs ₹3.78 lakh and has a 399 cc engine that makes 45.3 bhp.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Mana Black is cheaper at ₹3.37 lakh and has a 452 cc engine that makes 39.4 bhp.
The KTM bike has more power but is also more expensive.
Both have similar features like disc brakes and monoshock suspensions, but the KTM has adjustable front suspension and different wheel sizes.
The KTM also has a higher ground clearance and is lighter.
These bikes are designed for off-road adventures and are becoming popular in India.
The KTM 390 Adventure R is priced at ₹3.78 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Mana Black is priced at ₹3.37 lakh (ex-showroom).
The KTM 390 Adventure R has a 399 cc engine producing 45.3 bhp and 39 Nm of torque, compared to the Himalayan 450's 452 cc engine producing 39.4 bhp and 40 Nm of torque.
Both motorcycles feature disc brakes, but the KTM has a 240 mm rear disc, while the Himalayan 450 has a 270 mm rear disc.
The KTM 390 Adventure R comes with a 20-step adjustable WP Apex inverted front fork, whereas the Himalayan 450 has a non-adjustable Showa inverted front fork.
The KTM 390 Adventure R has a higher ground clearance (272 mm) and is lighter (176 kg) compared to the Himalayan 450 (230 mm ground clearance, 195 kg kerb weight).
- Who
- KTM and Royal Enfield
- What
- Comparison of KTM 390 Adventure R and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Mana Black
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- To cater to the growing demand for adventure motorcycles in India
- KTM 390 Adventure R Price
- ₹3.78 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price
- ₹3.37 lakh (ex-showroom)
- KTM 390 Adventure R Engine
- 399 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Engine
- 452 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder
- KTM 390 Adventure R Power
- 45.3 bhp
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Power
- 39.4 bhp
- KTM 390 Adventure R Torque
- 39 Nm
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Torque
- 40 Nm
- KTM 390 Adventure R Front Brake
- 320 mm disc
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Front Brake
- 320 mm disc
- KTM 390 Adventure R Rear Brake
- 240 mm disc
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rear Brake
- 270 mm disc
- KTM 390 Adventure R Front Suspension
- 20-step adjustable WP Apex inverted fork
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Front Suspension
- Non-adjustable Showa inverted fork
- KTM 390 Adventure R Rear Suspension
- Monoshock absorber
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rear Suspension
- Monoshock absorber
- KTM 390 Adventure R Front Wheel
- 21-inch multi-spoke with tube tyre
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Front Wheel
- 21-inch multi-spoke with tubeless tyre
- KTM 390 Adventure R Rear Wheel
- 18-inch multi-spoke with tube tyre
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rear Wheel
- 17-inch multi-spoke with tubeless tyre
- KTM 390 Adventure R Ground Clearance
- 272 mm
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Ground Clearance
- 230 mm
- KTM 390 Adventure R Seat Height
- 870 mm
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Seat Height
- 860 mm
- KTM 390 Adventure R Kerb Weight
- 176 kg
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Kerb Weight
- 195 kg
