KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure Highlights

Select dealerships in India have commenced unofficial bookings for the KTM 390 Adventure for a token amount of Rs 10,000. The 390 ADV was unveiled at 2019 EICMA, ahead of a possible launch at the 2019 India Bike Week in December. In the Indian market, the bike is likely to cost around Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom), slotting in between the less expensive Royal Enfield Himalayan and more premium offerings like the BMW G 310 GS and the Kawasaki Versys-X 300.

The 390 Adventure is based off the 390 Duke but features substantial changes to the frame and suspension for its intended off-road usage. It comes with longer-travel suspension (inverted rebound and compression-adjustable fork and a preload and rebound-adjustable rear monoshock) and a 19-inch/17-inch front-rear alloy wheel combo. The bike comes to a halt using a 320mm disc up front with radial caliper and a 230mm disc at the rear, with standard dual-channel ABS that’s disengageable at the rear wheel.

It carries the 390 Duke’s 373cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder motor and also makes the same amount of power and torque: 43.5PS at 9000rpm and 37Nm at 7000rpm. What’s even more interesting is that KTM has equipped the bike with a traction control system, a first in its segment. The engine works in conjunction with a 6-speed transmission with slipper clutch.  

The design language has been inspired by the 790 Adventure, and the motorcycle features ergonomics that’s fit for stand-up riding too. Other notable features include an all-LED lighting system, TFT screen and a windshield.