The KTM 390 Adventure continues to undergo
pre-production tests as another mule of the upcoming motorcycle was spotted in
India. Previously, the motorcycle was spied with panniers and top box –
optional accessories that would be available as sold as Powerparts through the
dealerships. The new photographs do not see the optional luggage accessories.
However, the test mule revealed the mounts for the hard panniers and the top
box. The mounts would also act as saddle stays if the rider opts for soft
panniers and prevent saddlebags from getting in touch with the rear tyre.
Rest of the hardware is identical to the test mules
that we have seen in the past. The motorcycle was spotted with alloy wheels yet
again. Regular readers would remember that the test mules spotted in Europe
featured wire-spoke wheels. The Austrian brand is expected to introduce the
model in two options – 390 Adventure and the 390 Adventure R.
The base variant would be road focused and would
come equipped with alloy wheels and a fibre engine cowl. The more premium, R
badge model, on the other hand, would use wire-spoke wheels and a metal
bash-plate for better protection on the trails. Both motorcycles would feature
a 19-inch front wheel that would be targeted to offer a balance between on- and
off-road handling. The recently spied test mule, similar to previous sightings,
was seen with dual-purpose, knobby tyres.
The 390 Adventure duo would be built around a
trellis frame with a bolted sub-frame – a feature that we have already seen on
the 390 Duke (2017 onwards). The feature list would include full LED lighting
(headlight, tail lamp and blinkers). The motorcycle would come with a
windscreen to offer protection against windblasts while the optional Powerparts
could include a taller wind deflector.
The motorcycle would receive full-digital display
with smartphone integration via Bluetooth. The adventure tourer could also
benefit from a turn-by-turn navigation system. Mechanical specifications would
include a 373.2cc, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-Valve, liquid-cooled motor. The
powertrain delivers 43.5 hp of max power at 9,500 rpm and 35 Nm of peak torque
at 7,250 rpm on the 390 Duke naked roadster. The engine mapping and the gear
ratio might get a revision for a better low-end grunt on the adventure tourer.
The source of the photograph claims that the
motorcycle could arrive by May 2019.
