KTM ADV 390 VS RE Himalayan 450 – Which Is Better? » MotorOctane

The Adventure motorcycle space is currently owned by KTM ADV 390 and RE Himalayan 450. These bikes are one of the best to fit perfect for your next big ride! But, among these two, which one is better? 
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KTM 390 ADV X VS RE Himalayan 450 

Recently KTM hiked the price of its 390 ADV models – making its ‘S’ model cost nearly Rs 5 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). So, it will be kept aside for today’s comparison – on the contrary, the KTM ADV’s ‘X’ model will go up against the Himalayan. 

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Price –

No, the comparison doesn’t start from the price-point. Both the ADVs are priced at a similar price. The Royal Enfield Himalayan is priced between Rs 3.6 lakh & Rs 3.8 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), while the KTM 390 ADV X costs Rs 3.9 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). That said, the price gap between these two motorcycles isn’t a deciding factor. So, what should we look out for?

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Riding Experience –

Both the adventure motorcycles have a high stance, so you will feel you are riding something big. However, the size of RE Himalayan might stress you up a bit, it’s too muscular and looks heavy from a distance. Even on papers, its weight is suggested to be 196kg, compared to the KTM ADV 390 which is nearly 182kg. But, the weight of either bikes will not disturb your ride

Both the bikes perform exceptionally well on the highways. The KTMs generate more power. But the Himalayan’s engine won’t make you feel left out. The suspensions on Himalayan deserve to be appreciated, while the KTMs might need to be worked upon. The setup on KTM isn’t stiff, but once you ride Himalayan, you might feel the KTMs suspension is on the other side. 

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Apart from that, both the KTM and RE models are well suited for long rides – the riding triangle is very well balanced. The KTM windshield is more than enough, it won’t let you suffer any fatigue during a ride. Heating issues? Both are having powerful engine, so yes, heating is there!

In cities, starters might find maneuvering the Himalayan a bit difficult compared to the KTM due to its ballistic design. However, both motorcycles are designed for the majority of highway use.

There’s no difference in the mileage part, the KTM and RE bikes deliver a real-life mileage between 18-21kmpl depending on your riding styles. 

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Features –

Currently the bike-makers are filling the list of features on their motorcycles, and being ADVs they need to have a few road biased ones. Albeit, the Himalayan being a popular choice – it misses out on offering cruise control, cornering ABS, adjustable suspensions, and traction control. In terms of features, the ADV 390 X, might be a better option as KTM has offered the cruise control and other riding aids. 

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That said, if you are looking to have more electronics and riding aids on your next motorcycle. The KTM ADV 390 stands a chance – however, if you want a big bike that will turn heads around, the Himalayan deserves to be in your garage.