An accessorised KTM 390 Adventure has been yet spied
again, this time somewhere in Europe. The new model will compete with the likes
of BMW G310GS and the Kawasaki Versys-X 300. The latest
sighting shows a unit equipped with soft panniers. The bags are most likely
made from hard plastic that, unlike the conventional saddlebags, help them
retain a particular shape. The right side pannier, as seen in the image, gets a
recess to keep it away from the exhaust. Unlike the hard panniers, the soft
panniers feature zip locks. KTM offers an inner bag for soft panniers to keep
the luggage safe fro water.
Unlike the conventional saddlebags, the soft panniers
on the motorcycle are mounted on a carrier that is also sold as an accessory.
Orange highlights around the zip liners complement the black colour of the
bags. The soft panniers should retail at a much affordable price tag than the
hard units.
Apart from saddlebags and the top box, the rider
backpack is also part of KTM’s optional extras. The bag seen in the photograph
is the KTM X-COUNTRY BAGPACK that is powered by SunnyBAG solar technology. The
backpack features a 4-watt solar panel that stores power in a 5,000 mAh
battery. The KTM X-COUNTRY BAGPACK is sold under KTM PowerWear.
Other optional accessories include a bash plate and
a radiator grille. Previous test mules, for reference, were seen with fibre
engine cowl. Unlike the test mules seen in India, the bike in the photographs is
seen with Metzeler Tourance tyres. The test mules in India were seen with
Continental TKC 70 tyres. We expect the production-ready motorcycle to feature
the Metzeler sourced tyres though. The front features a 19-inch wheel that is
aimed to offer a balance between on- and off-road riding. There will be an
option for alloy wheels to offer the convenience of tubeless tyres.
Feature list will include a full-LED headlight,
digital display with Bluetooth connectivity and ride-by-wire. The KTM My Ride
infotainment system, as in the 390 Duke, will offer access to several functions
related to music, calls and incoming messages. The adventure model may have
turn-by-turn navigation integrated into the digital display.
The KTM 390 Adventure will mount the 373.2 cc
single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-Valve engine that powers the KTM 390
Duke. The motorcycle is likely to arrive later in the year, and thus, it should
be Euro-V/BS-VI compliant right from the launch. The adventure-spec bike may
get a different engine map and revised gear ratio for better low-end power.
