As KTM continues testing the 390 Adventure in India,
a test mule has been spotted again, this time somewhere near Pune. The new spy
shots show it equipped with 390 Duke-style instrument console and switchgear as
well as the mounts for the top box and panniers. The top box and pannier mounts
would most likely be sold as optional accessories under the Powerparts tag. The
pannier mounts could also be used as saddle stays for soft luggage bags.
KTM will most likely offer two variants of the 390
Adventure – tourer and off-roader. The touring version would feature alloy
wheels while the off-road-spec model would come equipped with the more rugged,
wire-spoke wheels. KTM uses a similar strategy with its bigger adventure tourer
range. Expect the touring spec model to be christened 390 Adventure while the
off-road focused version would be called the 390 Adventure R. Both models would
ride on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels. The test mule seen in India
continues to use alloy wheels, while those spotted in Europe were equipped with
wire-spoke wheels.
The KTM 390
Adventure would feature a trellis frame with a bolted sub-frame. Feature list
would include full LED lighting, windscreen and a fully-digital display among
others. The KTM My Ride infotainment system, as in the 390 Duke, would offer
smartphone integration via Bluetooth to access several functions related to
calls, messages and music. It could offer turn-by-turn navigation also in the
390 Adventure.
The 390 Adventure would share the 373.2 cc,
single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-Valve, liquid-cooled engine with the 390 Duke. This
motor is tuned to deliver 43.5 hp at 9,500 RPM and 35 Nm of peak torque at
7,250 rpm on the naked roadster. The adventure model may c0me with a revised
gear ratio and a different engine map for better low-end power. The six-speed
gearbox, like in the 390 Duke, would feature a slip/assist clutch.
The 390 Duke comes with a Super Moto mode that turns
off the ABS at the rear wheel, and the same feature would be seen on the 390
Adventure. The Austrian adventure model would compete against the likes of
Royal Enfield Himalayan and the BMW G 310 GS. KTM has introduced its products
at competitive prices in the past, and the same can be expected for the 390
Adventure. The company is expected to price it under INR 3 lakh (ex-showroom).
