Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Overview - Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

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Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	86 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	24.5 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	32 Nm	Torque	138 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	13.1
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	411 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	220 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	220 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	267 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	120 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	90 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,577 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

The workmanship is of a surprisingly high standard for a motorbike that can be had in Germany and Austria for under 5,000 euros. Everything about the little Himalayan looks like it was built to last. Of course, the little Indian can't compete with others in terms of performance data, but it doesn't want to. It is a motorbike for individualists who want to escape society's higher, faster, further - deceleration of the first order.

unique eye-catcher

coherent concept

high range

comfortable seat

compass

robust technology

price-performance ratio

Front brake subterranean

performance somewhat weak for Europe

weight relatively high

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

The Super Adventure R presented itself as a great adventure motorbike during the intensive test in the Pyrenees. It offered a great combination of long-distance comfort and off-road capability. You won't find this combination in this consistency on any other motorbike. Above all, the chassis is tough and presented itself from its best side in tough terrain. Of course, only very few riders will actually ride this monster properly - but in rough terrain, "having" has always been better than "needing".

Robust overall impression

high-quality and practical chassis

great seat for a lot of endurance in the saddle

sporty and high-quality components

powerful but easy-to-control engine

practical riding aids.

The high-priced motorbike lacks individual features in the basic equipment

fiddly controls