Bikemantraa
- Nov 7, 2019
- 2 min read

It's a "Dream come true" with the KTM 390 Adventure

Updated: Nov 16, 2019

Just when you thought that getting to hit the off-road terrain is too expensive, too heavy, too tough to afford, not enough power for the price to pay, KTM brought out the 390 adventure to blow your mind and make your dream come true.

The amazing ergonomics, awesome specs and mind-blowing performance will leave you dazzled with this baby. KTM chose EICMA 2019 to unveil this 373.2 CC single cylinder engine producing 44bhp of power at 9,000 rpm and peak torque of 37Nm at 7,000 rpm, these 2 wheels can keep pushing you to ask for more and more, off or on road.

So, the question would be, when the Duke 390 was such an amazing bike why launch the 390 adventure? The 390 adventure has a whole new feel, most visible aspect is the seat height and the ground clearance, at 855mm the seat height has been increased by 25mm and at 200mm the ground clearance isn’t that great for an off roader but its higher than its sibling by 15mm. The wheel base has also been increased to 1430mm which is 80mm more than the Duke 390, to increase its stability and control while cutting through the wilderness. The whole assembly fitted and compacted within the powder coated Steel trellis frame hung comfortably over 43mm front WP APEX forks and rear shock absorber. The bike has a 100/90 - 19 inch front tyre and 130/80 - 17 inch tyre at the rear. The power is delivered using chain drive with a slipper clutch, .

Rest all the adventure aspects come as standard like the bigger shocks travel, bigger fuel tank (a litre more though), larger wind screen, higher handle bars, bash plate, etc. The bike is equipped with Cornering ABS as standard and traction control. There will be an option of choosing the up/down quick-shifter which will be an added advantage.

Now we are hoping that the bike will be launched in 2020 and will be showcased in India at the Auto Expo 2020. Now the fun comes at much more affordable price. Expected to launch at 3 lakhs ex showroom all India.