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KTM 390 Adventure specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 349cc liquid-cooled engine makes 40.93 bhp and 33.5 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 181 kg that is 226 bhp per tonne, 7th best power-to-weight of the 14 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 349.3 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 40.9 bhp
- Torque
- 33.5 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 28 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 181 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14.5 L
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Ground clearance
- 228 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1470 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm
- ABS / CBS
- Switchable ABS
- Front suspension
- USD Forks
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock Absorber
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-17
Source: KTM official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 390 Adventure weighs 181 kg with fluids, has an 825 mm seat, 228 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1470 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 14.5 litres, good for about 399 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/90-19 front and 130/80-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
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.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
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
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
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.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
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.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
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 Himalayan 450, 250 Adventure and 390 Adventure S
Against Himalayan 450, 250 Adventure or 390 Adventure S, it gets alloy wheels and traction control that most rivals skip.
It is offered in 2 colours: Arctic Flare and Ebony Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the 390 Adventure has
- Alloy wheels
- Traction control
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Arctic Flare
- Ebony Black
390 Adventure specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 390 Adventure?
- It uses a 349cc engine producing 40.93 bhp and 33.5 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the 390 Adventure suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 825 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the 390 Adventure have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the 390 Adventure have?
- 22 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
390 Adventure from
₹2.88 Lakh