Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 vs Rivals: Specifications Comparison

The specifications of the all-new Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 make for an interesting read. But how do they stack up against its rivals – the KTM 390 ADV and the Triumph Scrambler 400 X? Here’s a quick comparison of the three budget ADVs on paper.

By Carandbike Team

1 mins read

Published on November 6, 2023

Highlights

We stack up the Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 against its rivals
It goes up against the Triumph Scrambler 400 X & KTM 390 ADV
The Royal Enfield Himalayan will be launched later this month

The all-new Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 will be launched in a few weeks from now. And our review of the new Royal Enfield ADV goes live on November 10, 2023. The complete specifications of the motorcycle have been revealed too it makes for an interesting read. But how does the new Himalayan stack up against its immediate rivals? We put it to test on paper with its rivals – KTM 390 Adventure SW and Triumph Scrambler 400 X.

The 450 Sherpa engine on the new Himalayan is the first liquid-cooled 4-valve unit from Royal Enfield

Also Read: Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 Specifications Revealed

Specifications	Royal Enfield Himalayan 452	Triumph Scrambler 400 X	KTM 390 ADV SW
Displacement	452 cc	398.15 cc	373.27 cc
Engine	Single-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC	Single-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC	Single-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Max Power	39.57 bhp at 8,000 rpm	39.5 bhp @ 8,000 rpm	43 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Peak Torque	40 Nm at 5,500 rpm	37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Gearbox	6-speed with slip & assist clutch	6-speed with Torque Assist Clutch	6-speed with bi-directional quickshifter
Chassis Type	Twin-spar steel tubular frame	Hybrid Spine, Tubular Steel, Bolt-on Subframe	Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)

The Scrambler 400 X gets decent off-road capability

Starting off engine specifications, the Himalayan has the biggest displacement and also the maximum torque. But it is the KTM 390 ADV which makes maximum power. But all in all, the engine output on all three bikes is in a similar ballpark. All motorcycles have a 6-speed gearbox, but it is the KTM which gets a bi-directional quick-shifter while the Scrambler 400 X gets a torque-assist clutch, and the Himalayan gets a slip and assist clutch.

Also Read: New Royal Enfield Himalayan 452: Top 5 Highlights

Specifications	Royal Enfield Himalayan 452	Triumph Scrambler 400 X	KTM 390 ADV SW
Front Suspension	43 mm USD - 200 mm travel	43 mm BPF USD - 150 mm travel	43 mm WP Apex USD - 170 mm travel (adjustable)
Rear Suspension	Linkage type Monoshock - 200 mm travel	Monoshock with pre-load adjustment - 150 mm travel	WP Apex Monoshock - 177 mm travel (adjustable)
Wheelbase	1,510 mm	1,417 mm	1,430 mm
Ground Clearance	230 mm	195 mm	200 mm
Fuel Capacity	17 litres	13 litres	14.5 litres
Kerb Weight	196 kg	184 kg	177 kg

The KTM 390 ADV SW gets tube tyres

All three motorcycles get 43 mm USD and a monoshock at the rear. The Himalayan gets maximum wheel travel with 200 mm at each end. But it is the KTM 390 ADV that gets fully adjustable suspension at both ends. Also, the 390 ADV is the lightest of the three bikes here, which makes a difference when going off-road. The Himalayan gets the biggest wheelbase at 1,510 mm and it gets the biggest fuel tank at 17 litres. Plus, it is the heaviest bike in this comparison.

Also Read: Triumph Scrambler 400 X Review

The Scrambler 400 X gets alloy wheels with tubeless tyres. No spoke wheels even as an option

Specifications	Royal Enfield Himalayan 452	Triumph Scrambler 400 X	KTM 390 ADV SW
Front Tyre	90/90 R-21 inch	100/90 R-19 inch	100/90 R-19 inch
Rear Tyre	140/80 R-17 inch	140/80 R-17 inch	13/80 R-17 inch
Front Brake	320 mm disc with twin-piston calliper (ABS)	300 mm disc with 4-piston floating calliper (ABS)	320 mm disc with radially mounted calliper (ABS)
Rear Brake	270 mm disc with single-piston calliper	230 mm disc with single calliper (ABS)	230 mm disc with floating calliper (ABS)
Seat Height	805 mm to 845 mm	835 mm	855 mm
Price	TBA	Rs. 2.63 lakh (ex-showroom)	Rs. 3.61 lakh (ex-showroom)

The new Himalayan is the only model here to get a 21-inch front wheel while the other two models get a 19-inch front wheel.

The Scrambler gets alloys with tubeless tyres while the 390 ADV gets spoke wheels with tube tyres and so does the Himalayan. Royal Enfield says that it will introduce tubeless spoke wheels on the Himalayan as an option in the coming months once the bike is launched.

Also Read: 2023 KTM 390 ADV SW Review

The Himalayan 452 gets a 4-inch circular TFT screen with integrated Google Maps

All three bikes get switchable ABS, while the Scrambler 400 X also gets switchable traction control. Ride-by-wire is a standard feature on all motorcycles. The Himalayan gets a 4-inch round fully digital display with integrated Google Maps and smartphone connectivity while the KTM gets a 5-inch TFT with smartphone connectivity as well.

The KTM 390 Duke is the only model here that gets fully adjustable suspension

It is the Triumph which falls short as it gets a part analogue part digital console and absolutely no connectivity, not even as an option.

The new Himalayan is likely to be priced at Rs. 3 lakh (ex-showroom)

The Triumph Scrambler 400 X is priced at Rs. 2.63 lakh while the KTM 390 Adventure SW is priced at Rs. 3.61 lakh. We expect the all-new Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 to be priced somewhere between the two. We expect the Himalayan to be priced at around Rs. 3 lakh, give or take a few thousand.