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KTM RC 390 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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. KTM RC 3905
  2. Royal Enfield Himalayan 4504
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 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 RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatKTM RC 390820 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 RC 39044 PS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Royal Enfield Himalayan 45030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450510 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Fuel average~28 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L17 L
On a full tank~266 km~510 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc452 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne204 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)196 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm825 mm
Ground clearance178 mm230 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,510 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / 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 / 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 RC 390—a month
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

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

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 about 196 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy KTM RC 390 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.

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