BREAKING: Global Spec KTM 390 Enduro R Launched In India
KTM and Bajaj have finally listened to their fans and off-road enthusiasts
Quick News Highlights
- KTM launches Global-Spec 390 Enduro R in India at Rs 3,53,825 (ex-showroom)
- Comes with 230mm wheel travel front and rear, 277mm ground clearance
- Targeted at serious off-road enthusiasts, bookings are now open
KTM has officially launched the much-anticipated, Global-Spec 390 Enduro R in India, priced at Rs 3,53,825 (ex-showroom). This variant is the international configuration of KTM’s dual-sport, and is even more hardcore off-road, with more suspension travel and higher ground clearance.
Why The Launch?
The move follows social media chatter and customer feedback regarding the previously launched India-spec version of this KTM bike, which offered less suspension travel and ground clearance. The Global-Spec model addresses all these concerns, and even goes a step further with better tyres.
More Suspension Travel & Clearance - More Capability?
The international-spec KTM 390 Enduro R gets 230mm of wheel travel at both the front and rear. The bike we got had 200mm at the front and 205mm at the rear. These figures aren’t that bad in the first place in our opinion, but the even greater travel in the Global Spec should allow offroad riders tackle even more challenging terrain. Also, the 43mm fork gets the same 30-step damping adjustability while the rear monoshock gets 20-steps as before.
The longer-travel suspension results in a higher ground clearance of 277mm, up from 253mm. Seat height has also increased from 860mm to 895mm. This may be a concern for shorter riders, but is a boon for those who demand more travel and better performance in extreme off-road scenarios. Oh, and the Global-Spec bike gets better Metzeler Karoos, a proper set of off-road tyres.
What’s Still The Same?
The bike is still powered by the 398.63cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine shared with the KTM 390 Adventure, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Duke. It makes 46PS at 8,500rpm, 39Nm at 6,500rpm, and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It also gets a slipper clutch, a bidirectional quickshifter, ride-by-wire, ride modes, and traction control.
The 390 Enduro R is built on a split trellis frame, a 9-litre fuel tank and gets a 285mm front, a 240mm rear disc - both floating calipers. It still gets LED lighting all around, a 4.2-inch TFT console, turn-by-turn navigation, a USB-C charger, adjustable clutch and brake levers. The dual-channel ABS system includes an off-road mode and allows full ABS deactivation too.
BikeDekho Says
The reason why the India-spec 390 Enduro R had lower suspension travel is because KTM figured the average height of the Indian rider is less than European or American counterparts. The brand wanted to make the bike accessible, because that’s the whole point - selling bikes that are practical enough to be used. However, some enthusiasts criticized the fact that the India-spec 390 Enduro R is considered to be a ‘toned-down’ version of the international model.
Now that KTM has brought in the no-compromise Global-Spec model, this should keep hardcore enthusiasts happy. However, they’ll have to be aware of the fact that this comes at a higher premium than the India-spec one - Rs 17,325 to be exact. KTM will continue to sell the India-spec model alongside the Global-Spec.
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