KTM 390 Adventure S vs KTM 390 Adventure X
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 390 Adventure S and KTM 390 Adventure X are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 390 Adventure X undercuts the 390 Adventure S by ₹55,283, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The 390 Adventure X takes 2 of the 3 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the 390 Adventure S and 8/10 for the 390 Adventure X.
Category by category
Price
390 Adventure X
The 390 Adventure X starts ₹55,283 lower (₹3,49,728 against ₹4,05,011), about ₹1,750 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
390 Adventure X
390 Adventure X claims 28 kmpl against 26.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,218 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 390 Adventure S if
- your priority is long-distance touring with light off-road use
- your priority is riders upgrading from the 390 adventure
Buy the 390 Adventure X if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is highway touring with cruise control
- your priority is riders wanting adventure s performance for less
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 390 Adventure S | 390 Adventure X |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹4,05,011 | ₹3,49,728 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹4,60,900 | ₹4,00,200 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,67,420 | ₹1,61,330 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹22,124 | ₹19,208 |
| Five-year total | ₹6,85,444 | ₹6,10,738 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM390 Adventure S | KTM390 Adventure X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹4,05,011 | ₹3,49,728 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹12,840 | ₹11,090 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 398.6 cc | 398.6 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 45.3 bhp | 45.3 bhp |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 26.5 kmpl | 28 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 182 kg | 181 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 L | 14.5 L |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 237 mm | 228 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm | 1470 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 | Switchable ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | WP Upside-Down Forks | WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter, 200mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Preload and Rebound Adjustment | WP APEX Monoshock, 205mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps) |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 130/80-17 |
390 Adventure S vs 390 Adventure X: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 390 Adventure S or the 390 Adventure X?
- The 390 Adventure X is cheaper by ₹55,283 at the base variant (₹3,49,728 against ₹4,05,011 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 390 Adventure S or the 390 Adventure X?
- The 390 Adventure X claims 28 kmpl against 26.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 390 Adventure S and 390 Adventure X in Delhi?
- About ₹60,700: roughly ₹4,60,900 for the 390 Adventure S and ₹4,00,200 for the 390 Adventure X, 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 ₹6,85,444 for the 390 Adventure S and ₹6,10,738 for the 390 Adventure X, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 390 Adventure X comes out ₹74,706 ahead.
