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KTM 390 Adventure R specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 399cc single producing 44.2 bhp and 39 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 183 kg the power-to-weight figure is 242 bhp per tonne, which ranks 13 of 73 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 398.7 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
- Power
- 44.2 bhp
- Torque
- 39 Nm
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 183 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 880 mm
- Ground clearance
- 272 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1481 mm
- Length
- 2238 mm
- Width
- 821 mm
- Height
- 1490 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- WP APEX 43
- Rear suspension
- WP APEX Split Piston
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 90/90-21
- Rear tyre
- 140/80-18
Source: KTM official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 390 Adventure R weighs 183 kg with fluids, has an 880 mm seat, 272 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1481 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 14 litres.
Tyres are 90/90-21 front and 140/80-18 rear.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 390 Adventure X, 390 Adventure S and 390 Enduro R
Against 390 Adventure X, 390 Adventure S or 390 Enduro R, it gets dual-channel abs that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: single-channel abs, tubeless tyres, usd front forks and rear monoshock, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the 390 Adventure R has
- Dual-channel ABS
Rivals have, it lacks
- Single-channel ABS
- Tubeless tyres
- USD front forks
- Rear monoshock
- Projector headlamp
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Ride modes
Colours
- Orange
390 Adventure R specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 390 Adventure R?
- It uses a 399cc engine producing 44.2 bhp and 39 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the 390 Adventure R suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 880 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the 390 Adventure R have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the 390 Adventure R have?
- 15 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, traction control and side-stand engine cut-off. Some are variant-specific.
390 Adventure R from
₹3.86 Lakh