KTM 390 Adventure New vs Old: Differences Explained
What exactly is new on the updated model, and is it worth the premium?
What exactly is new on the updated model, and is it worth the premium?
KTM has finally launched the 2022 iteration of its popular 390 Adventure. It packs a bunch of new goodies, and here is how the updated model differs from the outgoing one:
Traction control
The previous-gen 390 Adventure was already a feature-packed motorcycle and came equipped with traction control. However, with the update, KTM has been generous enough to equip the 390 Adventure’s switchable traction control system with new modes: Street and Offroad.
The Offroad mode allows the rear wheel to slide to a certain degree, making it easier to manoeuvre the bike in wet or loose terrain. Additionally, the traction control stays activated even if the bike stalls or falls in the Offroad mode and unlike its predecessor, the TC will not cut in abruptly.
New Wheels
Thanks to the new update, the 2022 390 Adventure now rolls on five-spoke alloy wheels instead of the six-spoke ones, which KTM claims will increase stiffness and offer better shock resistance for the rims, for greater confidence while trail-taming.
Fresh colours and graphics
For a more refreshed look of the bike, the 390 Adventure is now available in KTM Factory Racing Blue and Dark Galvano Black paint schemes. The new colours add to the adventure spirit of the bike, and give it a more snazzy look. Complementing that are the updated graphics which offer a sportier appeal to the ADV.
Price
With a price tag of Rs 3,34,895 (ex-showroom Delhi), the 2022 KTM 390 Adventure commands a premium of Rs 6,452 over its predecessor. Is the price hike justified? We’ll answer that when we ride and review the bike.
What remains the same is the 373cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine making 43.5 PS and 37 Nm, mated to a six-speed gearbox. The electronic package from the previous model includes lean angle-sensitive ABS and Motorcycle Traction Control. The bike is suspended on the same WP Apex USD forks and adjustable monoshock.
KTM 390 Adventure[2020-2024] User Reviews
I Got this bike on july 2023. The best bike if you are looking for touring. You can trust it and take it to any unpredictable roads. It rules that way. Usually an adventure bike people will get scared to do corners. You can just bend the bike and do any corners since MTC ( Multi traction control) is awesome. As I mentioned if you are looking just for a day to day office commute, this bike is not recommend. Since this bike doesn't like slow speeds, it will be aggressive, the bike come out alive only above 5k rpm. Its designed in such a way that you want to go beyond. But a reliable vehicle from ktm products. A must have bike for touring. Read More
Amazing bike loved every bit of it feeling smooth while riding great posture very nice touring mods done performance on the highway is great performance on the city is also good. It zips through traffic great breaking performance. Acceleration on the 390 engine is too good no wind noise due to the front shield. Read More
KTM Adventure 390 is a very powerful machines made for those long rides. I took the bike to leh ladakh done around 3500Kms in 7 days the bike didn't even break a sweat throughout the ride.From smooth highways to rocky mountain roads,water crossing ,gravel and high altitude passes the bike handled everything like it was built for the exact trip.Read More
The bike performance was ultimate for both street and off road only thing is that mileage is very low around 25-28. Maintenance is not as much that of higher . The initial speed of this monster is ultimate and its handling is very good and you will feel good handling and power while riding in street or offroadRead More
Best riding experience and best comfort in bike engine over heat and all most best bike in tha budget in colour very good one of tha best bike in this budget all used this bike milage improve tha bike and track cation control best the bike and long drive useful and trip all most over pack best choose this budget Read More