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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
TVS Apache RTR 310

Royal Enfield

Himalayan 450

From ₹3.08 Lakh

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TVS Motor

Apache RTR 310

From ₹2.3 Lakh

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Base · ₹3.08 Lakh
TVS Apache RTR 310Arsenal Black (without Quickshifter) · ₹2.3 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Himalayan 450: ₹3.08 Lakh Apache RTR 310: ₹2.3 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 310 ₹78,039 cheaper
Braking Himalayan 450: Dual-channel ABS Apache RTR 310: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Himalayan 450: 30 kmpl (ahead) Apache RTR 310: 28–30 kmpl Claimed
Power Himalayan 450: 39.47 bhp (ahead) Apache RTR 310: 35.6 PS Torque 40 vs 28.7 Nm
Weight Himalayan 450: 196 kg Apache RTR 310: 169 kg Seat height 825 vs 800 mm
Versions Himalayan 450: 5 Apache RTR 310: 6 (ahead)

Pick the Himalayan 450 for better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Apache RTR 310 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹3.08 Lakh
₹2.3 Lakh
On-road in
₹3.53 Lakh
₹2.6 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹9,380 a month
₹6,900 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
39.47 bhp
35.6 PS
Torque
40 Nm
28.7 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
30 kmpl
28–30 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
452 cc
312.12 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI (Sherpa 450)
Single cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel injected
Bore x Stroke
84.0 mm x 81.5 mm
80 mm x 62 mm
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
12.17:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 2-piston double-acting caliper
Disc, 300 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 270 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
Disc, 240 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (Switchable rear ABS in Off-Road mode)
Switchable dual-channel ABS
Wheel Type
Heavy-Duty Wire-Spoke Wheels (Cross-Spoke Tubeless available on Summit trim)
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
90/90-21 54H (CEAT Gripp RE-Rad)
110/70 R17
Rear Tyre Size
140/80-R17 69H Radial (CEAT Gripp RE-Rad)
150/60 R17

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43 mm Showa SFF-BP Inverted USD Fork (200 mm travel)
43mm USD fork
Rear Suspension
Linkage-type Showa Monoshock (Preload adjustable, 200 mm travel)
Directly hinged monoshock on die-cast aluminium swingarm, preload adjustable
Frame Type
Steel Twin-Spar Tubular Frame with bolt-on subframe
Trellis frame
Wheelbase
1510 mm
1,358 mm
Ground Clearance
230 mm
180 mm

Dimensions

Length
2245 mm
1,991 mm
Width
852 mm
831 mm
Height
1316 mm
1,154 mm
Seat Height
825 mm (Adjustable to 845 mm; low seat 805 mm)
800 mm
Kerb Weight
196 kg (Dry: 181 kg)
169 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.0 L (Reserve 3.5 L)
11 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.0-inch Round Full-Colour TFT Display (Tripper Dash with full Google Maps integration)
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Full Bluetooth media, call management, and smartphone mirroring)
Not listed
Navigation
Yes (Full map Google Maps navigation embedded)
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (Type-C USB charging socket on cockpit)
Not listed
Bluetooth/Navigation
Not listed
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
2 Modes (Performance, Eco with switchable rear ABS)
Sport, Track, Urban, Rain, Supermoto
Traction Control
No
Yes
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Available

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Round Headlamp with integrated signature DRL
LED with DRL
Taillight
Full LED integrated into rear turn indicators
LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED multi-functional rear indicators
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-piece height-adjustable adventure seat with standard rear luggage carrier
Stepped pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only (Integrated tank and tail pannier mounting points)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
5 versions
6 versions
Price range
₹3.08 Lakh – ₹3.4 Lakh
₹2.3 Lakh – ₹2.97 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Base₹3.08 Lakh Anniversary Edition₹2.97 Lakh Apache RTR 310 ₹10,739 less

On-road price by city

Himalayan 450 Base against Apache RTR 310 Arsenal Black (without Quickshifter)

CityHimalayan 450Apache RTR 310Gap
Mumbai₹3.65 Lakh₹2.69 LakhApache RTR 310 ₹96,481 less
Pune₹3.65 Lakh₹2.69 LakhApache RTR 310 ₹96,481 less
New Delhi₹3.53 Lakh₹2.6 LakhApache RTR 310 ₹93,360 less
Bengaluru₹3.84 Lakh₹2.83 LakhApache RTR 310 ₹1.01 lakh less
Chennai₹3.65 Lakh₹2.69 LakhApache RTR 310 ₹96,481 less
Hyderabad₹3.84 Lakh₹2.83 LakhApache RTR 310 ₹1.01 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹3.47 Lakh₹2.55 LakhApache RTR 310 ₹91,800 less
Kolkata₹3.59 Lakh₹2.64 LakhApache RTR 310 ₹94,921 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Himalayan 450 or the Apache RTR 310?

The Apache RTR 310, by ₹78,039 on the versions compared here: Himalayan 450 Base at ₹3.08 Lakh against Apache RTR 310 Arsenal Black (without Quickshifter) at ₹2.3 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.53 Lakh against ₹2.6 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Himalayan 450 claims 30 kmpl against 28–30 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Himalayan 450 Base makes 39.47 bhp and 40 Nm and the Apache RTR 310 Arsenal Black (without Quickshifter) makes 35.6 PS and 28.7 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹9,380 a month for the Himalayan 450 and ₹6,900 for the Apache RTR 310, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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