KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure Highlights

KTM has launched the 390 Adventure in India at Rs 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The motorcycle was unveiled in the country at the India Bike Week in December 2019. Interestingly, the India-spec motorcycle features a non-adjustable inverted front fork and alloy wheels wrapped with Metzeler Tourance rubber instead of the Continental TKC 70 units. It goes up against the spartan yet capable Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6 and the premium BMW G 310 GS. If you're wondering which motorcycle to choose between this, the Himalayan BS6 and the Hero XPulse 200, check this out. KTM is also working on made-in-India luggage system for the 390 Adventure. Head here for more details. The bike will also be receiving official KTM PowerParts soon.

Powering the KTM 390 Adventure is the same engine found in the KTM 390 Duke. This 373cc, liquid-cooled engine churns out 43.5PS at 9000rpm and 37Nm at 7000rpm. The engine works alongside a 6-speed transmission which comes with a standard bi-directional quickshifter. Interestingly, this feature is offered as a KTM PowerPart accessory in markets abroad. The icing on the cake is that the motorcycle features switchable, lean-angle sensitive traction control, which should help pro riders have fun off the road.

As far as the underpinnings are concerned, the rear retains the same WP Apex monoshock as the motorcycle sold abroad. Brakes include a 320mm disc up front and a 230mm disc at the rear with a dual-channel ABS with offroad mode. The KTM 390 Adventure comes with a 19-inch front and a 17-inch rear alloy wheel setup. Other notable features include an all-LED lighting system, upright ergonomics with an adjustable windshield, full-colour TFT screen with smartphone pairing capability, with optional turn-by-turn navigation and a standard 12V charging port.