KTM 390 Adventure
- Sachin Sen
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
KTM 390 Adventure X, 390 Adventure R, and 390 Adventure
Prices start at INR 3,28,018 ex-showroom and goes up to INR 3,96,744 for the top variant.
What this motorcycle is?
The current generation of KTM 390 Adventure lineup is the second-generation launched in 2025. It is built on an all-new engine and chassis platform and shares nothing from the previous generation of the 390 Adventure.
The all-new 398.63cc engine replaces the old 373cc unit. It is still a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve engine and produces 46 PS of power at 8,500 RPM and 39 NM of torque at 6,500 RPM.
The fact that the engine is new and has higher cubic capacity makes it more tractable than before (although it is not really flexible and doesn’t like lower revs) and it is able to carry higher speeds with comparatively lesser stress. However, as a high-performing single, the engine maintains its raw character which may often feel crude to some riders. That said, it’s an engine that has a huge fan base and is undoubtedly the fastest single-cylinder engine in its category.
The 390 Adventure also gets fresh design with a rally-style twin-headlight stack making up the front. The motorcycle is slimmer than before enhancing rider control. It also gets a single, long step-type seat for the rider and the pillion, and yes, it is also slimmer.
The 390 Adventure X is the cheapest in the lineup and gets 17-inch rear and 19-inch front alloy wheels while the 390 Adventure R and the 390 Adventure get 18/21 and 17/21 rear/front wheels combo, respectively. Additionally, the 390 Adventure (top variant) gets tubeless spoke wheels.
The chassis is also an all-new two-piece steel trellis frame with a side-mounted, almost-horizontal rear shocker allowing for a larger air box and accessible seat height. Coming to the suspension, the 390 Adventure X has non-adjustable 43 mm WP Apex front forks and a preload adjustable rear while the middle and the top variants get rebound and compression adjustability for the forks and rebound and preload adjustability for the rear shocker.
Does the KTM 390 Adventure lineup has any rivals?
The closest rivals for the KTM 390 Adventure lineup are the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the Kawasaki Versys-X 300.
The Himalayan 450 gets 452cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve engine and the Versys-X 300 gets a parallel-twin 296cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve engine. The Himalayan puts out 40 PS of power at 8,000 RPM and 40 NM of torque at 5,500 RPM. The Versys puts out 39 PS of power at 11,500 RPM and 26 NM of torque at 10,000 RPM.
Is there a Motoring Pulse review of the KTM 390 Adventure?
Yes, we have ridden the motorcycle extensively and you may read our review of the latest KTM 390 Adventure X here. We are yet to ride the 390 Adventure R and the 390 Adventure.
KTM 390 Adventure lineup Specification
Engine and Transmission
398.63 single-cylinder
Short-stroke engine with 89 mm bore x 64 mm stroke
Liquid-cooled
4-valve
DOHC
46 PS @ 8,500 RPM
39 NM @ 6,500 RPM
6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch
Dimensions
Wet weight: 181 kg (390 Adventure X), 183 kg (390 Adventure R), 182 kg (390 Adventure)
Fuel tank: 14.5 litres
Seat height: 825 mm (390 Adventure X), 880 mm (390 Adventure R), 830 mm (390 Adventure)
Chassis, Wheels and Brakes
Steel trellis frame with bolt-on subframe
43 mm WP Apex upside-down front forks (adjustable for rebound and compression on the R and 390 Adventure)
WP Apex rear shocker (adjustable for rebound and preload on the R and 390 Adventure)
320 mm petal front disc
240 mm petal rear disc
Switchable dual channel ABS
Electronics
Ride by wire
Stacked dual LED headlights
TFT console
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