Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs KTM 390 Adventure vs BMW G 310 GS – Biking has become more than just an adventure for off-roaders; many people are now touring on highways or riding long distances with family. This puts the very aspects such as comfort, stability, engine smoothness, and comfort for the pillion under consideration. Let’s look at these three bikes through different lenses.
Comfort and Straddle Ride
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is quite a strong contender in this respect. It has a wide soft seat, which makes it possible for both rider and passenger to do long miles comfortably. The upright position is good for riding since it reduces the chances of developing back pain or shoulder problems. When it comes to family tours, rider-pillion comfort is what matters most, and on that score, the Himalayan fares pretty well.
The KTM 390 Adventure has a seat that is a little firm, with a sportier riding position. This would definitely be a fun ride for the solo rider; however, the ones sitting on the perch behind them would get pretty tired much earlier on this sport bike during an extended family trip.
Pillion seat: quite comfy, smoothest of the lot, less engine vibration: takes care of comfort.
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Power-wise, the KTM 390 Adventure is king among these; highway overtaking on this beast is an easy proposition; certainly, it has stepped up on acceleration in terms of power transfer. But then again, family touring does not lend itself much power.
This is one of those engines known for pretty smooth and refined operation. It puts a kind of blanket safety over those long, boring highways and so minimises fatigue.
The new engine in the Himalayan 450 has well-distributed power delivery, smooth enough for a comfy ride in long stretches. More family comfort comes through this engine rather than sports action on a solo run.
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Suspension and Rough Road Ride Comfort
Here, Himalayan 450 leads in suspension. Even on the worst roads, full of potholes or with bumpy highways, it absorbs shocks quite well. It really is made for Indian conditions.
The BMW G 310 GS does fare somewhat on bad roads, but it really does not come anywhere near comfort while tackling tough terrain down there when compared to the Himalayan.
Sportier suspension has been fitted on the KTM 390 Adventure. Nice control comes at the cost of a comfort compromise.
All three bikes pack dual-channel ABS. Himalayan 450, of these three, is actually heavier and thus tends to feel more stable when on the highway. Stability-wise, the G310GS is well-balanced. The KTM 390 Adventure feels stable at high speed, while it feels aggressive at a slow pace during family rides.
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Pricing and Maintenance
Himalayan 450, nearly ₹2.9 lakh, is one of the cheapest to run, which is a plus point in favour of family use.
These two brands have their rates in the range of ₹3.3 – ₹3.4 lakh. They have a higher amount spent on maintenance as compared to
As far as comfort, smooth riding on patchy roads, and value for money are concerned, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 proves to be the best among the family motorcycles. It comes equipped with all the bells and whistles that make for a long family biking experience.
For someone who could use the premium feel and smoothness, the BMW G 310 GS weighs in.
KTM 390 Adventure has to work on those consumers likely to be wooed by sporty riding and performance, especially in touring solo.