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Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 Vs KTM 390 Adventure X – Quick Comparison
Royal Enfield is all geared up to launch the new Himalayan 452 motorcycle in India. This upcoming new-generation Himalayan motorcycle addresses one of the biggest concerns of the original Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle - Peak Power.
That being said, Royal Enfield has already revealed the specifications of the new Himalayan motorcycle and the KTM 390 Adventure X motorcycle looks like its closest competitor. As such, here's a quick comparison between both these motorcycles.
Design
Starting with the design, the new Royal Enfield Himalayan is a simple motorcycle with few retro-ish-looking design elements. Also, the latest-gen Himalayan motorcycle's design looks more like an evolution of the outgoing Himalayan motorcycle.
In comparison, the KTM 390 Adventure X looks thoroughly modern with its sharp edgy design and bright colours. Also, the motorcycle looks quite purposeful despite its youthful design language. That being said, the model cannot be mistaken for anything other than KTM.
Features
Coming to the feature list, the new-gen Himalayan is one of the best-equipped Royal Enfield motorcycles to date with features such as an all-new circular digital instrument cluster, all-LED lighting, dual-channel ABS with the ability to turn off rear ABS, Bluetooth connectivity, height-adjustable seat, traction control and much more.
On the other hand, the KTM 390 Adventure X motorcycle comes with fewer features compared to the standard model. However, the feature list is still pretty long with the inclusion of features such as digital instrument cluster, all-LED lighting, and dual-channel ABS with the ability to turn off rear ABS.
Powertrain
The upcoming new Royal Enfield Himalayan sports an all-new 451.65cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with 39.5bhp at 8,000rpm and 40Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm. The model also comes equipped with a 6-speed gearbox and Slip & Assist clutch.
In comparison, the new KTM 390 Adventure X is powered by a 373.2cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine with 42.3bhp at 9,000rpm and 37Nm of peak torque at 7,000rpm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with Slip & Assist clutch.
Hardware
The new Himalayan uses a Twin-Spar frame, and suspension duties are carried out by open cartridge-type USD forks at the front, and a mono-shock unit at the rear. Furthermore, braking duties are handled by a 320mm disc brake unit at the front and a 270mm disc brake unit at the rear.
The KTM 390 Adventure X comes with Trellis frame, and suspension duties are carried out by USD forks at the front, and a mono-shock unit at the rear. Also, braking is handled by a 320mm disc brake unit at the front and a 230mm disc brake unit at the rear.
Thoughts About The KTM 390 Adventure X & Royal Enfield Himalayan 452
The KTM 390 Adventure X is the base-spec version of the 390 Adventure motorcycle and it misses out on a few advanced features to keep the price tag aggressive. That being said, we expect the new Himalayan motorcycle to be positioned between the 390 Adventure X and 390 Adventure motorcycles.
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