KTM recently launched the highly-anticipated 2025 KTM 390 Adventure, which will renew its rivalry with the Royal Enfield Himalayan, the latest generation model launched last year. The comprehensive update to the Himalayan in 2024 now puts it closer to the 390 Adventure in terms of features and power figures. Here’s how the two motorcycles, in their latest avatars, go up against each other on paper.
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The KTM 390 Adventure weighs 13 kg less than the Royal Enfield Himalayan
| Model | Royal Enfield Himalayan | 2025 KTM 390 Adventure |
| Ground Clearance | 230 mm | 227 mm |
| Seat Height | 825 mm to 845 mm (adjustable) | 830 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 196 kg | 183 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 litres | 14.5 litres |
| Wheel Sizes (f-r) | 21”/17” | 21”/17” |
When it comes to ground clearance, the Royal Enfield and KTM are more or less, neck-to-neck with one another, with the Himalayan’s ground clearance just 3 mm greater than the KTM. The Royal Enfield also benefits from a larger 17-litre fuel tank over the KTM’s 14.5-litre unit, which will serve as a boon while touring. Another advantage of the Royal Enfield is the lower seat height, which is adjustable, and can be raised from 825 mm to 845 mm. Royal Enfield also offers an optional low seat with the motorcycle which further lowers the seat height to 805 mm. Where the Himalayan loses out though, is in terms of kerb weight, as it is 13 kg heavier. The wheel sizes of both motorcycles are identical and are both offered with tubeless tyres.
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The KTM 390 Adventure gets adjustable suspension on both ends
| Model | Royal Enfield Himalayan | 2025 KTM 390 Adventure |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm upside-down fork | 43 mm WP Apex upside-down fork, adjustable for compression and rebound |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock, adjustable for preload and rebound |
| Front Suspension Travel | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 200 mm | 205 mm |
| Front Brake | 320 mm disc brake | 320 mm disc brake |
| Rear Brake | 270 mm disc brake | 240 mm disc brake |
While the Royal Enfield only gets a non-adjustable 43 mm USD setup and a standard monoshock setup, the KTM gets adjustable suspension at both ends. Suspension travel at both ends of the bikes is nearly the same, with the KTM’s rear suspension travel being slightly higher than the Himalayan’s. The duo are quite similar when it comes to the braking setup, with the only difference being the larger rear disc on the Royal Enfield Himalayan.
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The KTM 390 Adventure has a more powerful engine, although the Himalayan is higher on torque
| Model | Royal Enfield Himalayan | 2025 KTM 390 Adventure |
| Engine | 452 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC | 399 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC |
| Peak Power | 39.4 bhp@8,000 rpm | 45.3 bhp@8,500 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 40 Nm@5,500 rpm | 39 Nm@6,500 rpm |
| Gearbox | Six-speed | Six-speed |
The KTM, while having the smaller engine, is the more powerful of the duo, with a higher revving engine. This is the same LC4c engine that powers the 390 Duke. However, when it comes to peak torque, the Himalayan’s engine delivers 40 Nm, 1 Nm higher than the KTM, at 1000 rpm lower than the 390 Adventure.
When it comes to electronics and rider aids, the KTM surpasses the Royal Enfield in almost every aspect. The 390 Adventure is loaded with features such as cruise control, cornering and off-road ABS, three ride modes, ride-by-wire and cornering traction control. The Royal Enfield on the other hand, only gets ride-by-wire and four ride modes. The KTM’s TFT display is a larger 5-inch unit over the Royal Enfield’s 4-inch unit, both featuring Bluetooth connectivity and navigation. Both motorcycles also get all-LED lighting.
| Model | Royal Enfield Himalayan | 2025 KTM 390 Adventure |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 2.85 lakh to Rs 2.98 lakh | Rs 2.91 lakh to Rs 3.68 lakh |
In terms of pricing, the fully-loaded KTM 390 Adventure is priced at Rs 3.68 lakh, Rs 70,000 more than the top-spec variant of the Himalayan in Hanle Black. However, KTM also has on offer, a more road-biased version of the motorcycle named the Adventure X, which can be had for Rs 2.91 lakh. It should however be noted that the Adventure X does not get many of the sophisticated features on the top-spec 390 Adventure such as adjustable suspension, cruise control, ride modes, cornering ABS and cornering traction control.
