Ten years ago, Royal Enfield made adventure tourers mainstream with the original Himalayan 411 and the segment has slowly, but surely grown since. As with any other thing that gains popularity, this segment also has gained different kinds of options. On the one hand, we have the V-Strom that’s effectively a Gixxer 250 on stilts, and on the other, we have the KTM 390 Adventure S that looks to strike a fine balance between both adventure and touring capabilities. Admittedly, this can get a bit overwhelming, so here are all the adventure touring motorcycles you can buy in India right now between Rs 2-5 lakh.
All prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi.
11. TVS Apache RTX 300
Starts at Rs 1.99 lakh
TVS is the most recent (new) entrant into the segment, with the Apache RTX 300 redefining how many features you can pack into on a relatively affordable budget. The RTX’s 299.1cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with 36hp and 28.1Nm of torque isn’t the most exciting but has the ability to keep going as long as you’re willing to, except for the oddly small 12.5-litre fuel tank. The TVS sticks to a 19/17 front/rear wheel setup and only comes with alloy rims.
TVS offers four ride modes and cruise control as standard with the higher variants stepping that up to a bi-directional quickshifter, traction control, and Google Maps mirroring on the 5-inch TFT screen. It also has a very good headlight as standard, and the top BTO variant adds adjustable suspension too, both aimed at increasing the sense of safety and comfort. The 835mm seat height and 180kg kerb weight combo might look daunting on paper, but they aren’t a big hindrance in practice.
The TVS Apache RTX 300 spans Rs 1.99 lakh for the Base variant and Rs 2.39 lakh for the BTO variant.
10. Suzuki V-Strom SX
Rs 2.01 lakh
Suzuki’s adventure tourer is mostly a tourer because it is a re-engineered Gixxer 250 with a taller stance. But, don’t let that stop you from considering it seriously because its 249cc engine with 26.5hp and 22.2Nm of torque has more than enough to make long days seem effortless. The 12-litre fuel tank capacity seems small on paper, but it is possible to make the Suzuki quite efficient. It has a 835mm seat height, but the 167kg kerb weight softens that blow.
As is typical for Japanese products in this class, the V-Strom SX is light on features, with dual-channel ABS the only rider aid on offer. However, it also makes a great case for reliability, helped further by Suzuki’s brand cachet. The Suzuki runs on 19/17 front/rear wheels and only gets alloy rims.
The Suzuki V-Strom SX has a single variant and costs Rs 2.01 lakh.
9. Yezdi Adventure
Starts at Rs 2.06 lakh
Classic Legends’ Yezdi had comprehensively upgraded their adventure tourer earlier this year. The 334cc engine is now liquid-cooled and makes 29.6hp and 29.8Nm of torque. The fuel tank capacity is a healthy 15.5 litres and the Yezdi Adventure has a 815mm seat height and weighs about 198kg.
Along with an updated design, the Adventure gained features like an asymmetrical dual headlamp, all LED lighting, three ABS modes, traction control and a rerouted exhaust for better heat management. Yezdi also offers tubeless, cross spoke wheels as accessories for Rs 20,000 extra, if you’d like to embrace the adventure look with the convenience of tubeless tyres. Standard fitments are 21/17 front/rear tubed, wire-spoke wheels.
The Yezdi Adventure starts at Rs 2.06 lakh for the base Nebula Blue White colour and goes up to Rs 2.13 lakh for the top Yellow Falcon colour.
8. Royal Enfield Himalayan 440
Rs 2.29 lakh
Royal Enfield has resurrected the air/oil-cooled Himalayan 440 for 2026. The 443cc engine (shared with the Scram 440) makes 25.4hp and 34Nm of torque and the Himalayan stays true to its roots by only offering switchable dual-channel ABS and the Tripper navigation pod as notable features. The seat height remains at 800mm, as does the fuel tank capacity at 15 litres; which also means the weight remains unchanged at 199kg as well. Royal Enfield has stuck to a tubed 21/17 wheel setup on the Himalayan 440.
Most of the mentioned specifications, are common to the Scram 440. Its base variant starts lower at Rs 2.25 lakh for wire spoke rims, and the higher variant offers alloy rims at Rs 2.32 lakh.
Uncharacteristic for Royal Enfield, all three colours of the Himalayan 440 cost the same Rs 2.29 lakh.
7. KTM 250 Adventure
Rs 2.53 lakh
KTM’s entry-level adventure tourer is the 250 Adventure, which shares its engine with the 250 Duke and its platform with the bigger brothers. Its 249.07cc engine makes 31hp and 25Nm of torque. The fuel tank capacity is 14.5 litres, seat height is at 825mm, and kerb weight is 176kg.
Being the entry-level opinion, KTM has kept things simple in terms of features. It gets a bi-directional quickshift, a slip-and-assist clutch, and two ABS modes. For fancy features like ride modes, cruise control etc., you’ll have to step up the 390 Adventure with the 350cc engine (also on this list). The 250 Adventure runs on 19/17 front and rear wheels with alloy rims.
KTM offers a single variant for the 250 Adventure and has priced it at Rs 2.53 lakh.
6. Triumph Scrambler 400 X
Rs 2.65 lakh
Technically, the Scrambler 400 X isn’t an adventure tourer, but in the absence of a Tiger 400 (so far), it is the closest Triumph (and Bajaj) offers to one in India. With the downsizing, the Scrambler’s 349cc liquid-cooled engine makes 37hp and 32Nm of torque. The Scrambler 400 X has a 13-litre fuel tank, seat height is at 835mm and kerb weight is 185kg.
The Scrambler offers switchable dual-channel ABS, a slip-and-assist clutch, and traction control as standard rider aids. It comes with 19/17 front/rear wheels and only offers alloy rims in the X guise.
Triumph Scrambler 400 X is priced at Rs 2.65 lakh, but if you want to turn up the ADV look, there's also a Scrambler 400 XC with tubeless cross spoke wheels and more accessories as standard for Rs 2.99 lakh. However, for all intents and purposes, the X and XC are near-identical.
5. KTM 390 Adventure (350cc)
Rs 2.87 lakh
KTM’s downsizing brought down the 399cc Adventures into 349.32cc, with the smaller engine making 41.5hp and 33.5Nm of torque. In terms of specification, the 350cc Adventure is pretty middle ground with a 14.5-litre fuel tank, 181kg kerb weight and 825mm seat height.
Besides the RTX 300, this is the only other motorcycle on this list under 3 lakh to offer cruise control as standard. It gets three ride modes, a bi-directional quickshifter, traction control, a 5-inch TFT screen, among other things. This version of the Adventure comes exclusively with 19/17 front/rear wheels and alloy rims.
The KTM 390 Adventure has a single variant with two colours and is priced at Rs 2.87 lakh.
4. Royal Enfield Himalayan (450)
Starts at Rs 3.08 lakh
Royal Enfield’s Himalayan (450) gets quite a bit over its older/younger brother. Its engine is liquid-cooled (vs air-cooled on the 440) with 40.02hp and 40Nm of torque. Built on a completely new platform, the Himalayan 450 is three kilos lighter than the 440 at 196kg, and gets a markedly larger 17-litre fuel tank. The standard seat height ranges between 825-845mm, but it’s possible to drop that to 805mm with an accessory low seat.
On the features side too it offers a lot more than the 440, with a 4-inch TFT display with Google Maps powered navigation, two ride modes, and a slip-and-assist clutch. The Himalayan 450 comes with 21/17 front/rear wheels with tubed, wire-spoke rims as standard on the lower variants. However, on the top Mana Black variant Royal Enfield bundles tubeless, cross spoke rims as standard.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan starts at Rs 3.08 lakh for the base Kaza Brown colour and goes up to Rs 3.39 lakh for the Mana Black colour.
3. Kawasaki Versys-X 300
Rs 3.49 lakh
The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is one of two twin-cylinder options in this list. Its 296cc parallel-twin makes 39hp and 26Nm of torque and it’s liquid-cooled as well. It might just be the most accessible motorcycle on this list with a 175kg kerb weight, and an 815mm seat height.
Similar to the V-Strom 250 SX, the Versys-X 300 also maintains a slim list of features, dual-channel ABS and a slip-and-assist clutch. It has a 17-litre fuel tank (only one here to match the Himalayan 450), and Kawasaki only offers it with 19/17 front/rear wheels with wire-spoke rims running tubed tyres.
The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is offered in one variant in a single Green/Black colour at Rs 3.49 lakh.
2. KTM 390 Adventure (S, X, R)
Starts at 3.50 lakh
These are the full scale 399cc engine versions of the KTM Adventure. They all make 46hp power and 39Nm of torque (4.5hp and 5.5Nm more than the 350cc engine). Fuel tank capacity is identical to the 350cc Adventure at 14.5 litres, as is the seat height at 825mm. However, the kerb weight varies across variants; the X weighs 181kg, S 182kg, and the R is the heaviest at 183kg.
The X gets an identical feature set as the 350cc Adventure, with the S stepping that up to adjustable front and rear suspension along with 21/17 front/rear wheels with tubeless spoke rims. The more off-road focussed R does not get the tubeless spoke rims, swaps the rear 17-inch wheel for an 18-inch one and runs on Mitas Enduro front and rear tyres.
The KTM 390 Adventure X is the most affordable of these three at Rs 3.45 lakh, with R taking a big step to Rs 3.86 lakh. The S is the most expensive of the bunch at Rs 4.04 lakh.
1. BMW F 450 GS
Starts at Rs 4.95 lakh
BMW launched the F 450 GS in April this year at Rs 4.70 lakh and increased the prices for the model recently. The motorcycle gets a 420cc parallel-twin engine with 48hp of power and 43Nm of torque. The fuel tank capacity is 14 litres and the kerb weight is second lightest at 178kg, but the standard seat height is 845mm (the tallest in this list!).
Standard features are an 6.5-inch TFT display, three ride modes, slip-and-assist clutch, traction control, ride modes, and heated grips. On the higher variants, BMW offers a bi-directional quickshifter, an integrated windshield, ERC (Easy Ride Clutch), and adjustable suspension.
The BMW F 450 GS starts at Rs 4.95 lakh for the Base variant, Rs 5.15 lakh for the Exclusive variant, and Rs 5.60 lakh for the top GS Trophy variant.