KTM 390 Adventure R vs KTM 390 Adventure S
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 390 Adventure R and KTM 390 Adventure S are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹18,776 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The 390 Adventure S takes 3 of the 4 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the 390 Adventure R and 7.5/10 for the 390 Adventure S.
Category by category
Price
390 Adventure R
The 390 Adventure R starts ₹18,776 lower (₹3,86,235 against ₹4,05,011), about ₹590 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
390 Adventure S
390 Adventure S has the better power-to-weight ratio: 249 against 242 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
390 Adventure S
390 Adventure S adds single-channel abs and tubeless tyres that the 390 Adventure R does not have on any variant.
Features
390 Adventure S
390 Adventure S gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, projector headlamp and turn-by-turn navigation and 1 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 390 Adventure R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is off-road and trail riding
- your priority is riders wanting maximum ground clearance
Buy the 390 Adventure S if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is long-distance touring with light off-road use
- your priority is riders upgrading from the 390 adventure
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 390 Adventure R | 390 Adventure S |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹3,86,235 | ₹4,05,011 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹4,40,300 | ₹4,60,900 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM390 Adventure R | KTM390 Adventure S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹3,86,235 | ₹4,05,011 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹12,250 | ₹12,840 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 398.7 cc | 398.6 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 44.2 bhp | 45.3 bhp |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 26.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 183 kg | 182 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14.5 L |
| Seat height | 880 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 272 mm | 237 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1481 mm | 1470 mm |
| Length | 2238 mm | — |
| Width | 821 mm | — |
| Height | 1490 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | WP Upside-Down Forks |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX Split Piston | Monoshock with Preload and Rebound Adjustment |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 140/80-18 | 130/80-17 |
390 Adventure R vs 390 Adventure S: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 390 Adventure R or the 390 Adventure S?
- The 390 Adventure R is cheaper by ₹18,776 at the base variant (₹3,86,235 against ₹4,05,011 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 390 Adventure R and 390 Adventure S in Delhi?
- About ₹20,600: roughly ₹4,40,300 for the 390 Adventure R and ₹4,60,900 for the 390 Adventure S, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
