Royal Enfield Himalayan vs KTM 390 Adventure: The best sub 500cc ADV bike is? | 4K | PowerDrift

got my Himalayan 450 10 days back. Been riding it on highway, its just feels different and comfy. Awesome balance and easy handling. It doesnt feel like you need to get used to it. Even though its new, I feel like its just easy

I’m just waiting for new 390 adv. No matter how good RE is but I prefer the sharp and sporty look and performance and honestly I have some trust issues with RE.

As a 390 owner for the past two years, I need to say that the bike came with its share of minor niggles (Plastic part rattles and bashplate nuts coming loose) which I had rectified with some DIY bushings and locktite. The headlight was spread out too much with not much focus so added aux lights. I tested the Himalayan out of curiosity for a friend. The bike looked promising but we were met with a slew of disappointments starting with the coneset out of spec, laggy throttle response, the funny angle of the kick stand and a rear seat that was tilted rearwards which made the pillion sit tucked. The one we test rode had a very rattly engine with what seemed like a bad tappet noise. The main redeeming feature what we all loved was the suspension tuning which like Varun said was "world class". For a bike under development since 2016 ( what I heard and read), many things feel like an afterthought or incomplete. For the KTM, the stock front suspension is nicely tuned but the rear is stiff compared to its competitors. On TeamBHP there was a thread regarding rebound adjustable rear suspension with a "soft to hard" setting which seemed to work really well in adressing the stiffness issue so maybe I'll try that. But as of now it is not a deal breaker for me. The quick shifter takes some getting used to for it to work the way you want. The Adv 390 is capable of keeping up with the RCs on twisties if you have the skills and confidence and once the roads get uneven or in bad weather the bike out performs the competition in terms of pace and predictability and the confidence to get out of sticky situations. The inherent balance and communication which the chassis provides is priceless. The Himalayan in all honesty feels like a much more laid back proposal, maybe for the rider who wants to take it easy on long tours. The ADV 390 is more of an upright sports bike with longer suspension travel. If only RE got the fundamentals dialed in and the mechanical issues resolved from the get go. I feel like the bike has potential but it hasn't gotten the complete attention it deserved during development.

I own the 390 Adventure, so I will say this. I would choose my bike everytime at the start of any tour, but like the Versus 650, 400 km into a trip or when you're returning home from your adventure, you'll wish you had the Himalyan. Enthusiasm will easily ignore all the problems with the KTM, which is more exciting as a bike, but you will envy the Himalyan when you're tired. In my opinion, it is worth making a video on how much it takes to deal with the issues of the KTM, since rear adjustable suspension is an accessory, and you can get foam grips which really take care of vibrations

can you also emphasise on the after sales for both as new riders it will reaally help us

which is best option for long tours like 4000kms and above, as well for short rides also?

Thanks for the comprehensive comparison , Could you please guide shud we opt for anti puncture sealant or tubeless conversion aftermarket like way 2 speed and outex provide Cz tubeless wheels would be exp i heard around 30k so that out of my budget

Seriously??? Nobody's gonna talk about how amazingly the videos have shot and edited? This definitely deserves some great appreciation!! 🫰🏻❤️✨ Kudos to the team of shooting, executing and editing! Love it ❤️

I sold my 2020 Interceptor and booked Himalayan 450, getting it delivered on march 😎

Heard about chassis break in 450? That too in two bikes, the legacy continues?

At 3:00 i thought you were going to quote ken miles “where everything starts to fade the machine becomes weightless”.😅

Royal Enfield Himalayan my dear Yeti came home last week!! looking forward for all the LOOOONGGG riding adventure touring!!!!!

Thinking of upgrading from fzs Fi to an adventure tourer. I'm 6ft tall. Purpose is good highway comfort for rider and pillion both. Most of the times it will be highway cruising and occasional offroad. Please suggest which one should I go for.

Which one has more dependency on electronics and sensors?? Which one is better compare to easily getting service stations/parts all over india? Break down can happen any place any time.

Should I get the Himmy 450 in the 3rd quarter this year or I should be waiting for the new ADV 390 to come and then decide ? ( Was determined to buy the Adv 390 for a long time but the new Himmy somehow is very appealing )

Wat would u suggest if I have an option of going to 450 Himalayan or the dominor 400??

I am leaning towards the 390x, would it be the right time to buy as the newer 390adv comes this might lead to spares issues as i tend to keep my bikes for atleast a decade.

Planning to get KTM 390 ADV standard version however i bit confused in BMW 310 GS and Triumph 400 Scrambler can you please help me to which one to chose

I did a test ride on himalayan in december, what a freaking machine! I didn’t think much of it and closed my eyes immediately booked it. Getting my delivery in this week

I WANT NAMES OF THE SONGS USED IN THIS WHOLE VIDEO PLEASE