A really long wait came to an end for many when the KTM 390 Adventure showed itself yesterday at the EICMA 2019. To be revealed in India in December 2019 before going on sale, in KTM’s own words, the adventure bike is based on the Duke 390.
The official information also states that although it has harnessed the attributes and DNA from the highly-rated KTM 790 Adventure as well as the development information from nearly two decades of Dakar Rally success, the 390 Adventure offers added versatility for touring and “light offroading”. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming bike:
Engine
| DISPLACEMENT | 373.2 cm³ |
|---|---|
| DESIGN | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine |
| BORE | 89 mm |
| STROKE | 60 mm |
| Power | 44hp at 9,000rpm; 37Nm at 7,000rpm |
| LUBRICATION | Wet Sump |
| TRANSMISSION | 6-speed |
| COOLING | Liquid-cooled |
| CLUTCH | PASC anti-hopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| EMS | Bosch EMS with RBW |
Chassis
| FRAME DESIGN | Steel trellis frame, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION Type and TRAVEL (FRONT) | 43 mm WP Apex USD Forks; 170 mm travel (Adjustable For Rebound and Compression) |
| SUSPENSION Type and TRAVEL (REAR) | WP Apex monoshock; 177 mm travel (Adjustable for pre-load and rebound) |
| FRONT BRAKE | Four-piston radial fixed calliper |
| REAR BRAKE | Single-piston floating calliper |
| FRONT BRAKE DISC DIAMETER | 320 mm |
| REAR BRAKE DISC DIAMETER | 230 mm |
| ABS | Bosch 9M+ Two-channel ABS (incl. offroad mode, disengageable) |
| CHAIN | 520 X-Ring |
| STEERING HEAD ANGLE | 63.5 ° |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 200 mm |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 855 mm |
| TANK CAPACITY (APPROX.) | 14.5 l |
| DRY WEIGHT | 158 kg |
Electronics
| Throttle | Ride-by-wire |
|---|---|
| Traction Control | Switchable |
| Intrumentation & Illumination | TFT colour display with Bluetooth and KTM My Ride Smartphone Function
Full-LED Illumination |
Wheels & Tyres
| Wheel Size | 19″ Front, 17″ Rear |
|---|---|
| Wheel Type | Alloys |
| Tyre Type and Size | Dual-purpose tyres; 100/90-19 front and 130/80-17 rear |
Comfort
| Windscreen | 2-position adjustable |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Tapered aluminium handlebar |
| Seating | Split-type |
| Footpegs | Serrated with removable rubber inserts |
The KTM Adventure 390 will be available with either orange or white accents on the otherwise black bodywork. There’s a bash plate and a shield around the engine to protect it during off-road riding. It will only be upon launch when there will be more clarity if the bikemaker has altered the gearing to suit the character of this adventure motorcycle. With a wheelbase of 1,430 mm, it will one of the longest KTM motorcycles to go on sale in India. For those who feel that this KTM should’ve come fitted with a 21″ front wheel, the plus side to a 19″ wheel is that it offers better on-road dynamics. The bike should also offer power parts and touring accessories upon its launch in India. Our guess is that it will ask for about INR 3 lakh ex-showroom.