The KTM 390 Adventure is easily the most anticipated
travel enduro motorcycle to launch in India. While there’s no official word,
rumours are rife that the production-ready 390 Adventure will be unveiled at
the EICMA 2018 on 6 November alongside the KTM 790 Adventure R.
Historically, KTM showcases a concept bike at the
EICMA, which is followed by a production version the following year. However,
given the fact that the KTM 390 Adventure is likely to be launched in India by
mid-2019, there are high chances that the company will reveal the
production-ready motorcycle at this year’s EICMA in Milan, Italy from 6-11
November.
Based on the multiple spy images, we have already
presented a visual interpretation of the upcoming KTM 390 Adventure. While it
is based on the 390cc engine platform, the ADV will come with a new chassis,
long-travel suspension and wire-spoke wheels with dual purpose Metzeler
Tourance tyres. Features will include an LCD TFT instrument cluster with Smartphone
connectivity and ride-by-wire throttle.
Aesthetically, the bike will feature an all-LED
headlight with a short windshield, a sharp-looking fuel tank, a slightly raised
tail section with split seats and a rear parcel rack. To know more about the
motorcycle, here are the top six things about the KTM 390 Adventure. The 390
Adventure will rival the BMW G 310 GS and the Kawasaki Versys-X 300.
KTM has announced that the ADV will come with a
range of official accessories as options, and here’s a list of fixtures that we
would like to be available on the KTM 390 Adventure. Suspension duties will be
shouldered by USD forks up front and a preload adjustable mono-shock at the
back, with higher wheel travel at both the ends.
The KTM 390 Adventure will source power from a 373.2
cc, single-cylinder motor, which also powers the 390 Duke. The engine will be
tuned differently to offer better low-end and mid-range performance. The fuel
injected motor churns out 43.5 bhp of power along with 37 Nm of peak torque on
the KTM 390 Duke and is mated to a 6-speed transmission.
Braking will be aided by disc brakes at the front
and back, with standard dual-channel ABS. Similar to the 390 Duke, the ADV will
come with an Enduro/Off-road mode for the ABS. The bike will receive wire-spoke
wheels with a 19/17-inch setup at the front and rear. The KTM 390 Adventure is
likely to be priced in India around INR 2.60 lakh (ex-showroom).
