The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 20kg heavier than the KTM 390 Adventure R, with a seat 45mm lower, and scores 6/10 against 8/10 on the Holloway Green Lane Score.
6/10Himalayan 450
8/10390 Adventure R
Which suits you
Choose the 390 Adventure R if low-speed control and picking it up after a drop matter most: it is 20kg lighter wet.
The Himalayan 450 has the lower seat by 45mm, which matters more on a rutted lane than on the road if you are shorter in the leg.
The 390 Adventure R has 42mm more ground clearance (272mm against 230mm), useful over deep ruts and rocky steps.
Both take a 90/90-21 front tyre, so the same front tyre options fit either bike.
The Himalayan 450 goes further on a tank, roughly 250 miles against 215, which helps on lanes where fuel stops are far apart.
A tick marks the better figure for green laning. Manufacturer figures; weights are wet unless marked as estimates.
Where they sit against every other bike
Wet weight against ground clearance across the whole Bike Finder. Light and tall, top left, is where the easiest green lane bikes sit.
Our take on each
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: A genuine step up in capability from the old 411, comfortable and confident on moderate lanes, just heavier than you'd expect to lift back up.
KTM 390 Adventure R: The R turns the 390 into a proper off-road contender, with long travel and full-size wheels, let down only by a seat height that takes some getting used to.
Remember: rider ability, tyres and the weather on the day move the real answer more than the bike does. Check each lane's own difficulty and legal status before you ride.
Find where to ride either one
Plan a day of legal green lanes across England and Wales on Holloway's map, with each lane's difficulty and status.
