KTM 390 Adventure is an entry mid-capacity adventure motorcycle that gorgeously appears in the KTM Adventure motorcycle lineup. It’s a solid street-adventure class motorcycle in the KTM ADV lineup that holds KTM’s Sport Adventure DNA and features a dynamic naked sport profile copied from the bigger ADV models. Therefore, as a street-ADV, the 390 Adventure comes with a street-naked body profile and sporty street-adventure riding ergonomics that also give it a street commuting character.

In the design, KTM 390 Adventure comes with an identical body profile and exterior elements that are directly shadowed from KTM’s larger capacity ADV models available in their current lineup. Therefore, its design is razor-sharp and edgy that literally looks Rough & Tough along with an aggressive body contour. In addition, the motorcycle is enhanced with a number of advanced technical features along with a decently powerful engine and thus, the KTM 390 Adventure is considered a highly competitive machine in the KTM ADV motorcycle lineup.

KTM 390 Adventure – Physical Attributes:

KTM 390 Adventure is an entry-mid capacity adventure motorcycle represented by the renowned Austrian motorcycle brand, KTM. KTM is globally very popular for manufacturing off-road, street-sport, and adventure motorcycles. Consequently, the KTM Adventure series of motorcycles is very popular in the global markets, and KTM proudly showcases the 390 Adventure model as a dedicated street adventure machine that comes with striking street adventure features.

However, KTM maintains an identical design language for each series of motorcycles, and the ADV series is also not out of that trend. Consequently, KTM 390 Adventure maintains almost the same design that was maintained in the other models in the series.  Therefore, 390 Adventure features the same cutting-edge design, holding a razor-sharp multi-LED headlamp assembly with an integrated DRL setup upfront and a fully digital TFT ODO cluster and pipe handlebar setup in the cockpit. 

Matching the design, the tail also features a razor-sharp design holding LED tail lamp, sharply visible turn indicators, and registration plate hanger over the compact tail fender. In the body elements, KTM 390 Adventure features an identical shape of fuel tank that features a multi-scalped design which remains consistent throughout the entire KTM Adventure motorcycle series. Similarly, the trellis frame is semi-exposed, inversed to compact side panels, while the seat is sporty-split and segmented with a step-up design. 

Meanwhile, the tail is complemented by a heavy grabrail that helps for comfortable passenger seating and luggage fixing as well. In the other body elements, the motorcycle comes with a sporty exhaust muffler integrated with an underbelly catalytic converter. The engine has an underbelly cowling and has tank shrouds that nicely cover the cooling radiator housing. Thus, along with road-biased alloy wheels and a compact mudguard setup, KTM 390 Adventure boasts a naked styling that translates its street adventure characteristics.

KTM 390 Adventure – Frame, Wheel, Brake, & Suspension System:

KTM 390 Adventure is a dedicatedly designed street-adventure motorcycle that is constructed on a powder-coated steel trellis frame and sporty die-cast aluminum swingarm.  It is equipped with new-generation sporty alloy rims and tubeless type street tires, measuring 100/90-19" at the front and 130/80-17" at the rear.

In the braking system, the motorcycle is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes on both wheels, and the braking system is enhanced with a dual-channel ABS safety feature. On to the suspension system, the KTM 390 Adventure comes with a 43mm WP APEX USD hydraulic telescopic fork suspension at the front, and at the rear, it features a preload-adjustable WP APEX monoshock suspension attached to the swingarm.

KTM 390 Adventure – Engine Performance & Features:

KTM 390 Adventure is a feature-packed street-adventure motorcycle in the KTM ADV motorcycle lineup. The motorcycle comes with the latest generation 373.2cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine that features BOSCH electronic fuel injection and a DOHC 4-valve system. 

The LC4C engine features a wet multi-plate PASC Slipper Clutch system, and the transmission consists of 6-speed gears arranged in the pattern of 1-N-2-3-4-5-6. Further, the motorcycle features an electric start system only.

In terms of power and performance, the KTM 390 Adventure’s engine has been optimized for smooth power delivery, excellent performance, and efficiency in both power output and fuel economy. However, along with the latest emissions compliance, the engine is rated to produce a maximum power of 42.9BHP at 9,000RPM and a torque of 37Nm at 7,000RPM.

KTM 390 Adventure – Target Customer:

The KTM 390 Adventure is a dedicated street-adventure motorcycle that holds competent street-adventure features and characteristics. It comes with a latest-generation LC4c liquid-cooled engine and also is enhanced with several technical advancements. Therefore, 390 Adventure offers a combination of power, performance, and efficiency in both power delivery and fuel economy. 

Furthermore, along with diverse adventure riding capabilities, the motorcycle has been comprehensively featured to serve as a modern-day commuter. Therefore, it’s a versatile machine eligible for both casual commuting and weekend adventure riding, and should be a great choice for fun-loving riders who love chasing adventures on the paved roads.

KTM 390 Adventure – Rivals in the market:

BMW G310 GS

Zontes 350T

Honda CB400X 

Suzuki V-Storm 250