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TVS Apache RTX 300 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Comparison
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has been the king of the adventure motorcycle segment in India for many years. Despite competitors like Yezdi Adventure and KTM 390 Adventure, the Himalayan 450 still stands tall as the best-selling mid-level adventure bike.
But recently, TVS launched its first-ever adventure bike, the RTX 300, with a promising engine, top-level equipment, and modern features at a more affordable price. Let us see how the Himalayan 450 competes against the TVS adventure bike.
TVS Apache RTX 300 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Design
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is built on a new 450cc platform. It was more adventure-looking than the previous 411 model. It has a mix of retro and modern design with a tall stance and highly raised handlebars.
The TVS Apache RTX 300 is more modern-looking than the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. It was inspired by rally motorcycles and was designed with a taller stance. It has the brightest LED headlamp in the segment, an optional front beak, and a tall visor.
Dimensions
| Bike | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | TVS Apache RTX 300 |
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 230 mm | 200 mm |
| Length | 2245 mm | 2176 mm |
| Width | 852 mm | 885 mm |
| Height | 1316 mm | 1400 mm |
| Seat Height | 825 mm (Adjustable till 805mm) | 835 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres | 12.5 Litres |
| Weight | 181 Kg | 180 Kg |
In these two bikes, the Himalayan 450 has a larger wheelbase and ground clearance. The TVS RTX 300 is taller with a high seat height, and both have similar kerb weight. But the Himalayan 450 wins here because it has a larger fuel tank of 17 litres, making it optimal for adventure rides. TVS misses out as the RTX 300 only has a small 12.5-litre fuel tank.
Engine Comparison
| Bike | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | TVS Apache RTX 300 |
| Engine | 452cc | 299.1cc |
| Power | 40.02 hp at 8000 rpm | 35.5 hp at 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 40 Nm at 5500 rpm | 28.5 Nm at 7000 rpm |
| No of Cylinder | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid Cooling | Liquid Cooling |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Both bikes use single-cylinder liquid-cooled engines, but the Himalayan has more power and torque compared with the TVS Apache RTX 300. Despite being 150cc less, the RTX 300 shines with higher rpm levels than the Himalayan.
Suspension and Safety
| Bike | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | TVS Apache RTX 300 |
| Frame | Steel, Twin Spar Tubular | Steel Trellis Frame with Aluminium cast swingarm |
| Front Suspension | 43mm, USD forks | 41mm, USD forks |
| Rear Suspension | Linkage type mono-shock | Monoshock with floating piston |
| Tyres/Wheels | 90/90-21 and 140/80/17 | 110/80-19 and 150/70-17 Tubless |
| Front Brakes | 320mm Disc | 320mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 270mm Disc | 240mm disc |
| ABS | Dual-Channel | Dual Channel, Switchable rear |
The Himalayan 450 and RTX 300 have similar suspension and safety equipment according to their engine displacements. But the TVS gets an additional Switchable ABS feature at the rear and alloy wheels as standard.
Features and Technology
| Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | TVS Apache RTX 300 |
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TVS has packed the RTX 300 with multiple number of modern features such as cruise control, quickshifter, connectivity, navigation, Switchable ABS, Auto headlamps, a bigger 5-inch console, and riding modes. The Himalayan 450 bags all the necessary technology and features, but compared to the TVS RTX 300, it loses.
Price Comparison
| Bike | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | 3.05 Lakhs |
| TVS Apache RTX 300 | 1.99 Lakhs |
Though we can't compare both bikes as they are coming from different segments, the TVS Apache RTX 300 is the best value adventure bike for those newcomers who want to jump into the segment and get a feeling of an adventure bike. It equips all the necessary features, and people will find it very easy to ride and handle. For the Veterans, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is always there, built to last and take you to the unexplored parts of the world.
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