There are many motorcycle models in the Indian market that promise to offer better off-road capability, but only a few of them actually offer a better off-road experience regardless of their speed.
In this article, we have discussed five such motorcycles, which are truly capable of off-roading. The list includes the following bikes:
- KTM 390 Enduro R
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
- Hero XPulse 210
- TVS Apache RTX 300
- KTM 390 Adventure
Below, we have shared the ex-showroom price, specifications, and features of each of the above-mentioned motorcycles.
KTM 390 Enduro R
It is a dirt bike, which is designed for both off-road trails and regular road use. The ex-showroom price of this motorcycle is ₹339,227, and it has a 398.63 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine, whose specifications are:
- Power: ~46 PS (≈45 hp) @ 8,500 rpm
- Torque: ~39 Nm at 6,500 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h): ~6–7 seconds
- Maximum Speed: ~150–160 km/h
- Fuel Efficiency: ~25–30 km/l
The fuel tank capacity is 9 litres, and the kerb weight is 177 kg. It has a ride-by-wire throttle, multiple riding modes, selectable ABS and traction control, LED lighting, adjustable suspension, and much more.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
It’s a touring bike, which is built to handle rough terrain, gravel, and trails. Its ex-showroom price starts from ₹3.05 lakh and goes up to ₹3.37 lakh. It comes with a 451.65 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve engine, whose specifications are
- Power: 40 PS at 8000 rpm
- Torque: 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h): ~8–9 seconds
- Maximum Speed: ~160–165 km/h
- Fuel Efficiency: ~28–35 km/l
The fuel tank capacity is 17 litres, the kerb weight is 196 kg, the seat height is 825 mm, and the ground clearance is 230 mm. It is equipped with a 21-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel, and it has full LED lighting, a modern instrument cluster, off-road-ready suspension, and dual-disc brakes with ABS.
Hero XPulse 210
It is an adventure tourer motorcycle, which is suitable for both on-road and light off-road or rough terrain. The ex-showroom price for this bike starts from ₹1.62 lakh and goes up to ₹1.71 lakh. It has a 210 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine, whose specifications are:
- Power: 24.6 PS at 9,250 rpm
- Torque: 20.7 Nm at 7,250 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h): ~10–12 seconds
- Maximum Speed: ~115–120 km/h
- Fuel Efficiency: ~35–40 km/l
For braking and safety, it includes disc brakes on both front and rear wheels. It does have full-LED lighting in the headlamp, tail, and indicators. The fuel tank capacity is 13 litres, ground clearance is 220 mm, and seat height is 830 mm.
TVS Apache RTX 300
It is an adventure bike, which is built for a mix of on-road touring and light or moderate off-roading. The ex-showroom price ranges from ₹1.99 lakh to ₹2.65 lakh; it is powered by a 299.1 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-stroke engine whose specifications are:
- Power: 36 PS at 9,000 rpm
- Torque: 28.5 Nm at 7,000 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h): ~9–11 seconds
- Maximum Speed: ~155–160 km/h
- Fuel Efficiency: ~30–35 km/l
The fuel tank capacity is 12.5 litres, and the kerb weight is 180 kg. The motorcycle has multiple riding modes, modern instrumentation, adventure-ready chassis & suspension, wind protection & touring-friendly ergonomics, and much more.
KTM 390 Adventure
It is an adventure bike built for a mix of on-road touring, highway rides, and off-road or rough-road capability. It is available with the ex-showroom price of ₹3.95 lakh; it has a 398.63 cc (single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke) engine, whose specifications are
- Power: 46 PS at 8,500 rpm
- Torque: 39 Nm at 6,500 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h): ~ 9–11 seconds
- Maximum Speed: ~ 150–160 km/h
- Fuel Efficiency: ~ 25–30 km/l
It comes with a 14.5-litre petrol engine, and its kerb weight is 182 kg. It comes with an adventure-ready chassis and build, balanced weight and agility, features for safety and electronics, versatility, and much more.
