KTM 390 Adventure spied testing with official touring accessories

- Accessories bear ‘KTM’ badging

- Are likely to be offered as an option with the motorcycle

- Expected to debut by the end of this year

KTM seems to be working extensively on its 390cc line-up. For instance, the Austrian brand was recently spotted testing the 2021 390 Duke and this time around, the company was spied scrutinising its upcoming model, the 390 Adventure, in Europe. The motorcycle was sighted in India a few times before, with touring accessories strapped on. However, unlike the previously spotted mules, the adventure bike was spied with what looks like KTM’s official accessories. 

As can be seen in the pictures, the motorcycle featured a set of panniers and a top box mounted on the aluminum rack. Notably, these panniers seem to be bearing a ‘KTM’ badge signifying that the company might offer them as optional accessories. The right-side pannier had a recess at the bottom to make way for the exhaust which means it has a lesser capacity as compared to the unit on the left side. Yet another aspect worth noticing is the use of zipper for fastening the lid instead of a hard-locking mechanism. Moreover, the spotted motorcycle also appeared to be equipped with a radiator guard and an aluminum sump guard.

The spied model was riding on alloy wheels indicating that it was the touring variant of the 390 Adventure. KTM is likely to offer an off-road variant as well which will feature spoke wheels. The 390 Adventure takes design cues from the 390 Duke with split LED headlamp and sharp tank extensions. However, it will perhaps boast of a higher ground clearance and seat height along with more comfortable ergonomics. As for the engine, the bike will be powered by the same 373.3cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled mill which does duty on its streetbike sibling. Albeit, it will be tuned differently to suit the 390 Adventure’s purpose while the six-speed gearbox will also be reworked on. 

KTM is likely to introduce the 390 Adventure by the end of this year in India. It will compete against other adventure motorcycles such as the BMW G310GS and the Kawasaki Versys X-300. 

Source - Zigwheels