KTM 390 Adventure vs KTM 390 Adventure S
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 390 Adventure and KTM 390 Adventure S are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The 390 Adventure S costs ₹1,17,025 more than the 390 Adventure, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 41% extra.
The 390 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 390 Adventure and 7.5/10 for the 390 Adventure S.
Category by category
Price
390 Adventure
The 390 Adventure starts ₹1,17,025 lower (₹2,87,986 against ₹4,05,011), about ₹3,710 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
390 Adventure
390 Adventure claims 28 kmpl against 26.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,218 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
390 Adventure S
390 Adventure S has the better power-to-weight ratio: 249 against 226 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 390 Adventure if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is long highway tours
- your priority is mixed tarmac and light trail riding
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 | 390 Adventure S |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,87,986 | ₹4,05,011 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,24,700 | ₹4,60,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,61,330 | ₹1,67,420 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹15,584 | ₹22,124 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,36,614 | ₹6,85,444 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM390 Adventure | KTM390 Adventure S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,87,986 | ₹4,05,011 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹9,130 | ₹12,840 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349.3 cc | 398.6 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 40.9 bhp | 45.3 bhp |
| Torque | 33.5 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 28 kmpl | 26.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 181 kg | 182 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 L | 14.5 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 228 mm | 237 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | WP Upside-Down Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Monoshock with Preload and Rebound Adjustment |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 130/80-17 |
390 Adventure vs 390 Adventure S: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 390 Adventure or the 390 Adventure S?
- The 390 Adventure is cheaper by ₹1,17,025 at the base variant (₹2,87,986 against ₹4,05,011 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 390 Adventure or the 390 Adventure S?
- The 390 Adventure 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 and 390 Adventure S in Delhi?
- About ₹1,36,200: roughly ₹3,24,700 for the 390 Adventure and ₹4,60,900 for the 390 Adventure S, 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 ₹5,36,614 for the 390 Adventure and ₹6,85,444 for the 390 Adventure S, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 390 Adventure comes out ₹1,48,830 ahead.
