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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs KTM 250 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or KTM 250 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Himalayan 450 and 250 Duke. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs.2.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 250 Duke Price starts at Rs.2.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 1 cylinder, 452 cc Engine can generate 39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas KTM 250 Duke is a 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate 30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Himalayan 450 provides a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model), and 250 Duke has a mileage of 30.8 kmpl (base model). Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in 1 colours & 4 variants whereas KTM 250 Duke is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.

Himalayan 450 vs 250 Duke

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450KTM 250 Duke
PriceRs.2.85 LakhRs.2.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity452 cc249.07 cc
Power39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range30 kmpl30.8 kmpl
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 STD bike
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Rs. 2.85 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.20 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.58 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
15 Litres
Engine Displacement
452 cc
249.07 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
29
Front Wheel Size
21
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
32
Rear Wheel Size
17
-
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Front Suspension
UpsidDowFork43mm
WAPEUSforks43mdiameter
Rear Suspension
Linkage Type MoNoshock
WP APEX MoNoshock& 10-step preload adjustable
Front Tyre Size
90/90 - 21
-

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
check
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel& Twin Spar Tubular Frame
Split-Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
452 cc
249.07 cc
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled&Single Cylinder& DOHC& 4 Valves
Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& FI Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
1.5 kwh
Battery Type
12 V&8 AH
-
Top Speed
135 kmph
148 kmph
Bore x Stroke
84 mm x 81.5 mm
72 mm x 61.1 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
check
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Power Modes
check
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2245 mm
-
Width
852 mm
820 mm
Height
1316 mm
1109 mm
Wheelbase
1510 mm
1354 mm
Ground Clearance
230 mm
176 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
15 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
1.7 Litres
Body Type
Adventure Tourer
Sports Bike
Seat Height
825 mm
800 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
196 kg
162.8 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It now boasts stronger built with better hardware.
  • The Himalayan now comes with new features, a digital instrument cluster, LED lighting, riding by wire, 4 ride modes, and others.
  • The new Sherpa 450 engine offers more power and torque .
  • It is always ready to be pushed more .
  • The engine is so refined and offers a good performance .
  • New switchgear is easy to operate and offers better ergonomics.
  • Most refined engine in the Duke series of models
  • Powerful & fast performance overall
  • Design is funky & modern with youthful appeal
  • Braking power is very powerful
  • Ride & handling combo is well tuned for enthusiasts
Cons
  • The seat is adjustable but short riders might find it a bit uncomfortable.
  • The spokes wheel with tube tires is prone to getting punctured .
  • It is not a practical daily commuter for city runs.
  • The braking could’ve been better.
  • Mid-range vibrations from engine are still present
  • Aggressive riding position is not suited to all
  • Pricey when compared to the rivals
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Detailed Comparison of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 250 Duke

Safety

Himalayan 450 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Power Modes. 250 Duke has Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Comfort & Convenience

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has features like Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Riding Modes, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator and KTM 250 Duke, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 250 Duke comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1316 mm seat height. KTM 250 Duke has 1109 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 250 Duke Owner Reviews

  • Himalayan 450 Review
  • 250 Duke Review
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      Adinath Salve
      1 Month ago
      4.0
      We bought the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 for our daily needs, and it turned out to be a truly memorable experience. It was my first scooter, and getting it from here made it even more special. Every staff member was extremely polite and very helpful throughout the process.
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      Vaishalini
      2 Month ago
      4.2
      Excellent and perfect for long rides. Overall, it’s simply amazing.
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      Tapash kumar
      2 Month ago
      3.8
      The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is truly a wonderful bike. It combines power, rugged design, and adventure-ready features that make it perfect for both city and off-road riding. I really like this bike a lot and I’m personally planning to purchase it soon. I also highly recommend it to all my friends who are looking for a strong and reliable adventure tourer. A bike that’s built for real explorers!
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      Adi
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      Nice bike. It has good feature and good comfort and power. Mileage is aso good and the price of this bike is good. It is good for adventure.
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      Kaustubh
      1 Year ago
      3.0
      Good for long ride and very comfortable odometer is very interesting and useful for navigation suspension and good for off road but mileage is low and in city heating issues.
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