Austrian bike maker KTM has officially announced the
KTM 390 Adventure for the Indian market. The official release from the company
states that the motorcycle will be launched in 2019. A more specific launch
timeline is awaited.
The company says that the KTM 390 Adventure
"will draw its lineage" from their rally-racing history as well as
from the 1290 Super Adventure. The product will be a "state-of-the-art
package to ride long distances and conquer any terrain."
Powering the KTM 390 Adventure will be the same
engine that does duty on the KTM 390 Duke and the KTM RC 390. This 373.22 cc
single cylinder unit produces a max power of 43.5 PS and 37 Nm in the 390 Duke.
It pairs with a 6-speed transmission with slipper clutch. For the 390
Adventure, the engine will be tuned differently to cater to the needs of an
adventure tourer.
Compare to other members of the 390 series, the
upcoming adventure bike, as revealed by spy shots, will have bigger, spoke
wheels, and petal discs. The test mules have also been spotted sporting knobby
tires and a fly-screen above the headlamp. The suspension will have longer
travel and a higher seat height. It will get an all-LED headlamp, fully digital
instrumentation, and a design inspired heavily by that of the 1090 Adventure.
