KTM 390 Adventure: Top 5 Highlights

KTM finally launched the highly-anticipated 390 Adventure in India after unveiling it at the 2019 India Bike Week. The motorcycle comes with a variety of interesting features that make it off-road focused. Here, we list down the top five highlights of the KTM 390 Adventure.

Touring and off-road abilities

The 390 Adventure takes its name seriously and comes with cycle parts and dimensions that make it off-road capable. To start with, it rides on a 19-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel shod with dual-sport Metzler Tourance tyres. Furthermore, the 390 Adventure’s suspension hardware consists of WP Apex inverted forks up front and a monoshock at the rear that provide long-travel (170mm front and 177mm rear) for more off-road riding potential.

As for dimensions, the 390 Adventure offers a ground clearance of 200mm and a seat height of 855mm. In comparison, the 390 Duke has 185mm of ground clearance and 830mm seat height. Since the 390 Adventure is also a touring- focused motorcycle, it offers a large, 14.5 litre fuel tank. KTM has equipped the motorcycle with a windscreen up front and well-cushioned seats for comfortable long-distance journeys.

Host of electronic rider aids

The 390 Adventure boasts of an extensive electronics suite which includes a traction control system, cornering ABS as well as off-road ABS which deactivates the system for the rear wheel. It also offers a bi-directional quick shifter as standard. The full-colour, TFT display is the same as the 390 Duke and comes with Bluetooth connectivity.

KTM’s first BS6-compliant engine

It comes powered by the same 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that does duty on the streetfighter. However, this motor is BS6-compliant and comes with a large catalytic converter fitted under the belly. It produces the same amount of power- 43bhp and 37Nm although with different gear ratios to suit its character.

Two colour options

KTM is offering the 390 Adventure in two colour schemes- orange with black and white with orange.

Competitive pricing

The 390 Adventure is priced at Rs 2.99 lakhs (ex-showroom). In comparison to its rivals, the BMW G310 GS, it is Rs 50,000 more affordable. On the other hand, it is priced at a premium of Rs 1.13 lakh over the Royal Enfield Himalayan but compensates with additional features and top-spec equipment.