KTM RC 390 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

In 2026 KTM RC 390 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. KTM RC 390 Price starts at Rs. 3.23 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs. 3.06 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). RC 390 engine makes power and torque 43.5 PS PS & 37 Nm. On the other hand, Himalayan 450 engine makes power & torque 40.02 PS PS & 40 Nm respectively. Royal Enfield offers the Himalayan 450 in 5 colours. The RC 390 mileage is around 25.89 kmpl. The Himalayan 450 mileage is around 30 kmpl.
RC 390 vs Himalayan 450 Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Rc 390 Himalayan 450
BrandKTMRoyal Enfield
Price₹ 3.23 Lakhs₹ 3.06 Lakhs
Mileage25.89 kmpl30 kmpl
Engine Capacity373 cc452 cc
Power43.5 PS PS40.02 PS PS

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RC 390
₹3.23 Lakhs*
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Himalayan 450
₹3.06 Lakhs*
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Specification
Fuel Capacity
13.7 l17 L
Length
2145 mm2245 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm230 mm
Wheelbase
1340 mm1510 mm
Kerb Weight
172 kg196 kg
Height
830 mm1316 mm
Saddle Height
824 mm825 mm
Width
760 mm852 mm
Wheel Size
17 inchFront :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm270 mm
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTube
Max Speed
169 kmph135 kmph
Max Power
43.5 PS40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Stroke
60 mm81.5 mm
Max Torque
37 Nm40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Chain DriveChain Drive
Displacement
373 cc452 cc
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Engine Type
1-cylinder, 4-stroke engineLiquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Cooling System
Liquid CooledLiquid Cooled
Clutch
PASC? antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedWet Multiplate
No Of Cylinders
11
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Valve Per Cylinder
44
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6bs6-2.0
Bore
89 mm84 mm
Body Graphics
Yes-
Front Suspension
WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameterUpside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Rear Suspension
WP APEX Monoshock, 10 step adjustableLinkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm
Features
Riding Modes
YesYes
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes-
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Fuel Gauge
YesDigital
Clock
Yes-
Instrument Console
DigitalDigital
Mobile Application
YesYes
Tachometer
DigitalDigital
Tripmeter
DigitalDigital
Seat Type
SplitSplit
Additional Features
Cornering ABS, Quickshifter+-
Pass Switch
Yes-
Passenger Footrest
YesYes
Display
YesYes
Battery Capacity
12V/8Ah12V / 8 Ah
Low Battery Indicator
Yes-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Projector Headlights
LED Projector-
Headlight
LEDLED
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
3,66,4563,51,904
Ex-Showroom Price
3,18,1723,05,736
RTO
25,45324,988
Insurance
22,83121,180
Accessories Charges
00
FastTag Charges
00
Other Charges
00
EMI
7,8767,563
Expert Rating
-
Pros and Cons

Pros

New 450 cc engine is entertaining with plenty of power on tap across the rev rangeThe new Himalayan's fantastic suspension setup makes it extremely capable off-roadThe new digital console is feature-packed and brings impressive convenience

Cons

The hefty weight is hard to manage at a standstillBuild quality in some areas could've been much betterTubeless tyres are not immediately available for purchase

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