EICMA 2024: New KTM 390 Adventure R Revealed with 390 Duke-borrowed Engine, Adjustable Suspension and More

EICMA 2024: Having been leaked fully a day ago, the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R has finally made its global debut at the ongoing motor show in Milan. The model in question is a more off-road-oriented variant of the new-generation 390 Adventure lineup. Speaking of, the bike comes in two variants – X and R. We expect KTM to launch this new bike in our market on November 14. 

Compared to the outgoing model, the new KTM 390 Adventure gets a completely new design, in addition to a host of new features. Revealed along with the 390 Enduro R, the 390 Adventure R is a purpose-built motorcycle with a tall stance and an upright front fairing, drawing inspiration from Dakar bikes. Up front, the bike features vertically stacked LED projector headlamps, a horseshoe-styled LED daytime running lamp, and adjustable upside-down forks. Moreover, twin auxiliary lights sit below the headlamp cluster. Other visible bits include a muscular-looking fuel tank (with sharp extensions), a single-piece seat setup, a high-mounted beak-like fender, and a metal sump guard. Similar to the one seen on the 890 Adventure R, the new 390 Adventure R gets an orange-white-black colour scheme. 

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New KTM 390 Adventure R: Engine, Output

The 390 Adventure R uses the same 399cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that does duty in the 2024 KTM 390 Duke. Coupled with a six-speed gearbox and a bi-directional quick-shifter, the engine is rated for 45bhp at 8,500rpm and 39Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. KTM has yet to disclose output figures for the 390 Adventure R. 

New KTM 390 Adventure R: Suspension, Brakes

The new 390 Adventure R sits on a 21-inch front and an 18-inch rear wire-spoked wheel wrapped in dual-purpose tyres. It has a towering 885mm seat height, which will make it a touch high for some riders in India. It features a steel trellis frame, suspended by an adjustable upside-down fork and an offset monoshock. Stopping power comes from a disc brake at both ends. 

New KTM 390 Adventure R: Features, Electronics

The 390 Adventure R has a colour TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation. It also comes with cruise control as standard, making it the first bike in its class to do so. Other bits include traction control, cornering ABS, and ride modes. 

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Upon launch in India, the new-generation KTM 390 Adventure will likely be priced around the Rs 3.50 lakh mark. It will rival the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, BMW G 310 GS, Yezdi Adventure, and the Triumph Scrambler 400 X. 

Source: EICMA