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KTM 390 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 452 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 196 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Royal Enfield Himalayan 4505
  2. KTM 390 Duke4
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm
  • Best fuel averageRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450~510 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm
  • Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450510 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Fuel average~28 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L17 L
On a full tank~375 km~510 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc452 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne204 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)196 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm825 mm
Ground clearance151 mm230 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,510 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 320 / Disc 270
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-21 / 140/80-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

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  • KTM 390 Duke—a month
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Duke or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 about 196 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 if most pulling power, best fuel average matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.