This drag race between the Triumph Scrambler 400X, RE Himalayan 452 and KTM Duke 390 is thrilling. Now, all these motorcycles have adventurous capabilities. Their performance is what people love them for. Drag races often demonstrate how motorcycles perform in a straight-line acceleration test. That doesn’t necessarily capture all aspects of the motorcycle. Hence, we advise our readers to keep that in mind while watching such content online. For now, let us take a look at the details of who comes out on top in this race.
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Triumph Scrambler 400X vs RE Himalayan 452 vs KTM Duke 390 Drag Race
This post comes from Solo Traveler on YouTube. He has the three bikes with him. For the first round, he takes the Triumph Scrambler 400X, while his companions take the other two bikes. On the count of three, all of them accelerate the motorcycles with all their might. From the beginning, the Duke 390 takes the lead. The Himalayan follows it and the Scrambler 400X lags behind. There is a brief competition between the RE and Triumph but the RE edges past it. This arrangement is maintained throughout the race. Hence, the first round goes to the KTM Duke 390, followed by the Himalayan.
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For the second round, the team decides to switch the riders in order to maintain consistency of the results and take various riding mannerisms into consideration. Again, the bikers accelerate on the count of three. Just like the previous round, the Duke takes a massive lead and goes out of sight of the other two bikes. A similar result was achieved in the second round too. Note that the speed limiter in the motorcycles was the deciding factor in the end even though the initial acceleration of the Duke is commendable.
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Specs Comparison
The Triumph Scrambler 400X comes with a robust 398-cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected single-cylinder engine with DOHC technology. This engine delivers an impressive 40 PS of power at 8,000 RPM and 37.5 Nm of torque at 6,500 RPM. Enhancing the performance is a smooth-operating 6-speed gearbox. On the other hand, the RE Himalayan 452 has a 452-cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC 4V engine. It generates a substantial 40.02 PS of power at 8,000 RPM and 40 Nm of torque at 5,500 RPM. This potent engine is mated to a 6-speed slip & assist gearbox. Finally, the KTM Duke 390 comes with a 373.27-cc fuel-injected engine which belts out 43 PS and 37 Nm of peak power and torque. Performing the transmission duties is a sporty 6-speed transmission with a slipper clutch.
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Author’s Note
Currently, many YouTubers are embracing the popular trend of using drag races to gauge and compare the performance of different motorcycles. However, it’s crucial to understand that relying solely on drag races for these assessments might not be the most prudent approach. The concern stems from the fact that drag races can potentially inflict lasting damage on motorcycles, as most bikes aren’t engineered for prolonged high-speed, straight-line racing. Hence, we strongly advise against attempting drag races with your own motorcycles. In reality, the majority of riders refrain from pushing their bikes to such extreme limits, prioritizing safety and avoiding the potential risks of harm to themselves and their vehicles.
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