KTM 890 Adventure R vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 890 Adventure R and Bajaj CNG Bike are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 890 Adventure R costs ₹14,75,763 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 1416% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the 890 Adventure R and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹14,75,763 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹15,80,000), about ₹46,800 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 22.2 kmpl. That is roughly ₹30,111 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
890 Adventure R
890 Adventure R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 479 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
890 Adventure R
890 Adventure R adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake and more that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
890 Adventure R
890 Adventure R gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, colour tft console and bluetooth connectivity and 3 more items.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 66 kg lighter and lower in the seat (825 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the 890 Adventure R.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 890 Adventure R if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is serious off-road and trail riding
- your priority is experienced adv riders
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 890 Adventure R | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹15,80,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹17,51,100 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,99,850 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹84,052 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹20,70,002 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM890 Adventure R | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹15,80,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹50,110 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 889 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 103 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 22.2 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 215 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 L | — |
| Seat height | 880 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 263 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1528 mm | 1340 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 260 mm, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-18 | 120/70-16 |
890 Adventure R vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 890 Adventure R or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹14,75,763 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹15,80,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 890 Adventure R or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 22.2 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 890 Adventure R and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹16,31,700: roughly ₹17,51,100 for the 890 Adventure R and ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹20,70,002 for the 890 Adventure R and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹18,65,575 ahead.
