Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs KTM 390 Adventure 2025 – Best Adventure Bike in India

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs KTM 390 Adventure 2025 : The adventure touring segment is showing immense promise and penetration among markets in India. And as such, long rides, off-roading, even hill station tours by the best bikes should be adventure bikes. The most talked-about bikes under this particular category are the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the KTM 390 Adventure 2025. Judged on their individual merits, each bike happens to prove that it’s a serious contender. So let’s see how they dress up in who proves to be a better option in 2025.

Design and Looks

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 ruggedly appealing traditional designs a little like what an adventure bike should have. It shows a high riding position, big windscreen, oversize old frame rugged frame that attracts those who fancy such an appealing classic and somewhat off-road look. Moreover, taking some sporty and urban lines from the KTM 390 Adventure, it shows sharp angles, LED lighting, and sportsy body features. Juveniles are appealing to this look meeting their criteria.

Engine and Performance

That’s right, within it is a single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine of 452 cc with a power output of some 40 bhp and around 45 Nm torque. It seems to have been really tuned for long rides or off-roading, where low-end torque is so much more useful. About the liquid-cooled motor 399cc of KTM 390 Adventure, it can assemble output of about 45 bhp together with 40 Nm torque. This engine rather revs high in performance and speed. While Everest is all about low-end torque and comfort, KTM would handle better on the highway and for sports riding.

Comfort and Ergonomics of the Ride

Although built for long drives, the Himalayan 450 still allows for riding all-from riding upright between wide handles and giving a comfortable seat. Long travel suspension handles plush rises over poorly maintained roads and for off-road conditions. While the KTM 390 Adventure does allow for an upright riding posture, it provides a comfortable seating position, albeit one that is more sport-oriented. The adjustable suspension of the KTM thus makes it far better suited for the highways. However, on really rough terrain, one would feel that Himalayan is more on solid ground and damage-proof.

Features and Technology

Himalayan 450 come standard with TFT, Bluetooth, turn by turn navigation, and riding modes. There also are traction control and ABS compatible for off-road riding. On the other hand, the KTM 390 Adventure takes an even bigger leap into technology with TFT, quick-shifter, ride-by-wire, riding modes, cornering ABS, and the very best traction control. In all features and riding assistance, of course, the KTM 390 Adventure stands out.

Mileage and practicality

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is about 25-28 kmpl, which I consider good enough for this category because it makes long touring more convenient with this bike having a bigger fuel tank. In turn, the KTM 390 Adventure has a maximum of 28-30 kmpl, which also seems pretty fair. Although it is indeed smaller in size, the weight is compensated for with an engine that is able to pull good mileage.

Price and Value

Among the two motorcycles, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is the cheaper of the two bikes when compared to the KTM 390 adventure. Its price range fluctuates from ₹2.80 lakh to ₹3.10 lakh, while that of the KTM 390 Adventure runs anywhere within the price bracket of ₹3.60 lakh to’₹3.90 lakh. Thus, in the cost department, the Himalayan becomes more accessible and value oriented. The KTM is definitely the costlier of the two bikes but is worth every penny, with better technology and performance.

Conclusion

If you are an adventurer in search of something to ride on off-road sites, mountain trails, and long-distance touring, then your best option is really the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. It is indeed a far better option in terms of reliability and practical yet comfortable. Performance and technology with a pinch of sporty riding would find a better answer in the KTM 390 Adventure 2025.

In short, that classic adventure bike would generally be the Himalayan 450; the techie and high-performance credit junkie would go for the KTM 390 Adventure.