The Best Mid-Level Adventure Bikes In India In 2024

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For those of us who find entry-level motorcycles too weak for our taste, here is the mid-level lineup of adventure bikes available in the country. This segment layer offers a mix of foreign and domestic lineups of bikes. However, unlike in the past, where domestic meant bad quality, now you should avoid underestimating the domestic line-up. Even the so-called 'elephant' (Royal Enfields) in the room has grown to match the quality of her firangi counterparts.

Kawasaki Versys-X 300

1. Kawasaki Versys-X 300

  • Engine: 296cc, Twin Cylinder
  • Power: 39 bhp
  • Kerb Weight: 184 kg
  • Torque: 26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
  • Seat Height: 845 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 liters
  • Console: Semi-Digital (analog tachometer + digital)
  • Price: ₹5.79 lakh

BMW G 310 GS Rally

2. BMW G 310 GS

  • Engine: 313cc, Single Cylinder
  • Power: 33.5 bhp
  • Kerb Weight: 175 kg
  • Torque: 28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
  • Seat Height: 835 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 11 liters
  • Console: Fully Digital
  • Price: ₹3.20 lakh
Yezdi Adventure Gloss Glacier White

3. Yezdi Adventure

  • Engine: 334cc, Single Cylinder
  • Power: 29.7 bhp 
  • Kerb Weight: 188 kg
  • Torque: 29.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
  • Seat Height: 815 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.5 liters
  • Console: Fully Digital with Bluetooth connectivity
  • Price: ₹2.15 lakh
KTM 390 Adventure Black

4. KTM 390 Adventure

  • Engine: 373.2cc, Single Cylinder
  • Power: 42.9 bhp
  • Kerb Weight: 177 kg
  • Torque: 37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
  • Seat Height: 855 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 14.5 liters
  • Console: Fully Digital with Bluetooth option
  • Price: ₹3.35 lakh
Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Granite Black

5. Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 (& Scram 411)

  • Engine: 411cc, Single Cylinder
  • Power: 24.3 bhp
  • Kerb Weight: 199 kg
  • Torque: 32 Nm @ 4,000-4,500 rpm
  • Seat Height: 800 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 15 liters
  • Console: Semi-Digital (analog speedometer + digital display)
  • Price: ₹2.15 lakh
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Slate Himalayan Salt

6. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Himalayan 450 is the less celebrated but more refined and powerful cousin of Himalayan 411. At a power-to-weight ratio of 0.20, the bike offers adequate power to propel it at a competitive peg among the segment. The bike's power, weight, features, and aesthetics are head-to-head with the best foreign counterparts like Versys, TRK, and Honda.

However, Royal Enfield's vast network of service centers gives this bike an unbeatable advantage. The large fuel tank also makes it more reliable for touring remote regions. RE has done a great job adapting the bike to the average height of Indian adventurers with a 795mm seat height.

Even with all these advantages, the bike's most prized spec is its price. At below Rs 3 lakhs ex-showroom price, the Himalayan 540 gets the sweetest spot of price-to-power ratio.
  • Engine: 450cc, Single Cylinder
  • Power: 40 bhp
  • Kerb Weight: 185 kg
  • Torque: 40 Nm @ 4,000-4,500 rpm
  • Seat Height: 795 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 15 liters
  • Console: Semi-Digital (analog + digital)
  • Price: ₹2.84 lakh
Honda CB500X Grand Prix Red with Black Stripes

7. Honda CB500X

The Honda CB500X is the most powerful bike in the segment. The bike packs a punch with a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 with a dry tank and 0.22 with a full tank. The bike's fuel capacity of 17.7 liters is an average compared to other models in the segment, and so does its seat height at 830 mm. However, with dual cylinders and a refined engine, Honda offers comfort with greater power. At a Rs 6 lakhs+ price tag, this bike is also one of the most expensive in the segment.
  • Engine: 471cc, Twin Cylinder
  • Power: 46.9 bhp
  • Kerb Weight: 199 kg
  • Torque: 43.2 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
  • Seat Height: 830 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.7 litres
  • Console: Fully Digital
  • Price: ₹6.87 lakh
Benelli TRK 502

8. Benelli TRK 502

Benelli TRK 502 offers the largest engine in this adventure bike segment. However, it also tops the chart for weight with 235 Kg kerb weight, 46 NM of torque, and front suspension travel of 50 mm. Despite all that extra power, the bike gets a power-to-weight (P2W) ratio of 0.20, equal to the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. The price tag of Rs 5.84 lakhs puts the bike at the third peg.

Though not the most expensive, the bike does offer features and power comparable to its larger counterparts. We have considered it in this segment due to engine capacity and price. However, don't believe us, take a test ride before rolling out your judgment. The bike's weight has been the only off-putting feature for us.
  • Engine: 500cc, Twin Cylinder
  • Power: 47 bhp
  • Kerb Weight: 235 kg
  • Torque: 46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
  • Seat Height: 800 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 litres
  • Console: Semi-Digital (analog + digital)
  • Price: ₹5.85 lakh

Comparison Table for Mid-Level Adventure Bikes

The following table gives a bird's eye view of the mid-level adventure bikes' features and performance specs. This table should help you compare and decide the bike best suited for your needs and pocket.

Specs Kawasaki Versys-X 300 BMW G 310 GS Yezdi Adventure KTM 390 Adventure Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Benelli TRK 502 Honda CB500X
Engine 296cc, Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled 313cc, Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled 334cc, Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled 373.2cc, Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled 411cc, Single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled 451cc, Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled 500cc, Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled 471cc, Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
Power 39.45 bhp @ 11,500 rpm 33.52 bhp @ 9,250 rpm 29.7 bhp @ 8,000 rpm 42.9 bhp @ 9,000 rpm 24.3 bhp @ 6,500 rpm 40.02 bhp @ 8000 RPM 46.8 bhp @ 8,500 rpm 46.9 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque 26.1 Nm @ 10,000 rpm 28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm 29.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm 37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm 32 Nm @ 4,500 rpm 40 Nm @ 5500 RPM 46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm 43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Transmission 6-speed 6-speed 6-speed 6-speed 5-speed 6-speed 6-speed 6-speed
Kerb Weight 184 kg 175 kg 188 kg 177 kg 199 kg 196 kg 235 kg 199 kg
P2W* R. Dry 0.21 0.19 0.16 0.24 0.12 0.20 0.20 0.24
Seat Height 815 mm 835 mm 815 mm 855 mm 800 mm 820 mm 800 mm 830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 17 liters 11 litres 15.5 litres 14.5 litres 15 litres 20 litres 20 litres 17.7 litres
P2W* R. (Full Tank) 0.20 0.18 0.15 0.23 0.12 0.19 0.19 0.22
Ground Clearance 180 mm 220 mm 220 mm 200 mm 220 mm 220 mm 190 mm 180 mm
Console Type Digital Digital Digital Full-color TFT Digital TFT Digital LCD
Brakes (Front/Rear) 290 mm / 220 mm 300 mm / 240 mm 320 mm / 240 mm 320 mm / 230 mm 300 mm / 240 mm 320 mm / 240 mm 320 mm / 260 mm 310 mm / 240 mm
Suspension (Front) 41 mm telescopic 41 mm USD forks 41 mm telescopic 43 mm USD forks 41 mm telescopic 43 mm USD forks 50 mm USD forks 41 mm telescopic (inverted)
Suspension (Rear) Monoshock Monoshock Monoshock WP Apex monoshock Monoshock Monoshock Monoshock Pro-Link monoshock
Wheels Spoke Alloy Spoke Alloy Spoke Spoke Alloy Alloy
Tyres (Front/Rear) 100/90-19 / 130/80-17 110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17 90/90-21 / 130/80-17 100/90-19 / 130/80-17 90/90-21 / 120/90-17 90/90-21 / 140/80-18 110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17 110/80-R19 / 160/60-R17
ABS Dual-channel Dual-channel Dual-channel Dual-channel Dual-channel Dual-channel Dual-channel Dual-channel
Ex-showroom Price ₹5.94 lakh ₹3.25 lakh ₹2.18 lakh ₹3.38 lakh ₹2.16 lakh ₹2.85 lakh ₹5.85 lakh ₹6.07 lakh
*Power to Weight

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