Royal Enfield and Bajaj-Triumph are launching new motorcycles to compete against KTM 390 Adventure in the coming months in India
The KTM 390 Adventure is considered by many as a complete motorcycle for highway touring as well as off-roading and it does not dig a hole in your pocket too. With its increasing acceptance and the high popularity of 350-450 cc motorcycles, other brands are vying for the same spotlight. Here we have brought you a lowdown on two upcoming KTM Adv 390 rivals:
1. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450:
Within the next two months, Royal Enfield will introduce the Himalayan 450 in the domestic market and it will be exported to foreign markets as well. The first motorcycle coming out of the brand new 450 cc range will be packed with features such as upside-down front forks, offset monoshock rear suspension, LED lighting all around, fully-digital cluster, etc.
It will derive power from a 450 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine developing a maximum power output of around 40 bhp. The powertrain will be mated to a six-speed transmission while a slipper and assist clutch could be offered as standard. It will feature a dual-channel ABS system while Bluetooth connectivity with in-built navigation will also be available.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 takes an evolutionary and more modern approach to design compared to the existing Himalayan 411 and it will be based on a brand new platform. It could carry a competitive starting price of around Rs. 2.6 lakh (ex-showroom).
2. Triumph Scrambler 400X:
Triumph Motorcycles unveiled the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X late last month and the former’s prices were announced on July 5. The neo-retro roadster is priced highly aggressively at Rs. 2.33 lakh (ex-showroom) while its scram sibling will likely be around Rs. 30,000 costlier sitting in the same ballpark as the upcoming Himalayan 450 and it will go on sale in October.
Compared to the Speed 400, the Triumph Scrambler 400X has a longer wheelbase, longer travel 43 mm USD forks and monoshock rear suspension, higher ground clearance and a taller seat height of 835 mm. It comes with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels shod on dual-purpose tyres. It takes design inspiration from the Scrambler 900 and Scrambler 1200.