KTM 250 Adventure vs KTM 390 Adventure
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 250 Adventure and KTM 390 Adventure are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The 250 Adventure undercuts the 390 Adventure by ₹35,305, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The 250 Adventure takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the 250 Adventure and 7.5/10 for the 390 Adventure.
Category by category
Price
250 Adventure
The 250 Adventure starts ₹35,305 lower (₹2,52,681 against ₹2,87,986), about ₹1,120 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
250 Adventure
250 Adventure claims 31 kmpl against 28 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,173 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
390 Adventure
390 Adventure has the better power-to-weight ratio: 226 against 172 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 250 Adventure if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is first adventure bike
Buy the 390 Adventure if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is long highway tours
- your priority is mixed tarmac and light trail riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 250 Adventure | 390 Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,52,681 | ₹2,87,986 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,85,900 | ₹3,24,700 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,45,465 | ₹1,61,330 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹13,724 | ₹15,584 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,80,089 | ₹5,36,614 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM250 Adventure | KTM390 Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,52,681 | ₹2,87,986 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹8,010 | ₹9,130 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 248.8 cc | 349.3 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 30.5 bhp | 40.9 bhp |
| Torque | 25 Nm | 33.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 31 kmpl | 28 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 140 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 177 kg | 181 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 L | 14.5 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 227 mm | 228 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | USD | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 130/80-17 |
250 Adventure vs 390 Adventure: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 250 Adventure or the 390 Adventure?
- The 250 Adventure is cheaper by ₹35,305 at the base variant (₹2,52,681 against ₹2,87,986 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 250 Adventure or the 390 Adventure?
- The 250 Adventure claims 31 kmpl against 28 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 250 Adventure and 390 Adventure in Delhi?
- About ₹38,800: roughly ₹2,85,900 for the 250 Adventure and ₹3,24,700 for the 390 Adventure, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹4,80,089 for the 250 Adventure and ₹5,36,614 for the 390 Adventure, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 250 Adventure comes out ₹56,525 ahead.
