KTM 390 Enduro R vs 390 Adventure: Key Differences Explained

KTM's 390 range has expanded in India with the more off-road focused Enduro R. While the bike shares many similarities with its more balanced off-road counterpart, the 390 Adventure, there are notable differences in design and capabilities. The Enduro R is suitable for hardcore offroaders, while the Adventure caters to riders seeking a balance between comfort and versatile touring. 

Notably, the India-spec version features some distinct changes compared to the international model. Let’s take a look at the key differences between the Enduro R and the 390 Adventure.

KTM 390 Enduro R vs 390 Adventure: Looks

The Enduro R sports a dirt bike-inspired look, featuring a high fender, minimalist headlight, and sleek bodywork. Its flat seat and absence of a windscreen highlight its off-road focus.

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In contrast, the 390 Adventure has a more touring-oriented design, with a tall windshield and unique vertical twin headlights. Its overall stance is more upright and substantial compared to the Enduro R's slimmer profile, a direct result of its different design priorities.

KTM 390 Enduro R vs 390 Adventure: Ergonomics and Hardware

The KTM 390 Enduro R and the 390 Adventure differ significantly in terms of ergonomics and hardware. The Enduro R features an 18-inch rear wheel, larger than the 17-inch wheel found on the 390 Adventure. It is fitted with Mitas E07+ Enduro Trail tyres, designed to provide enhanced grip on rugged terrains, though unlike the 390 Adventure, they are not tubeless.

Additionally, the Enduro R also sits higher, with an 860mm seat height, compared to the 390 Adventure’s 830mm (or 825mm on the Adventure X). In terms of ground clearance, the Enduro R stands at 253mm, offering 16mm more than the 390 Adventure's 237mm (228mm on the Adventure X).

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The 390 Adventure features a 320mm front brake disc, larger than the Enduro R's 285mm unit, though their rear discs are the same size. However, the Indian Enduro R's suspension travel (200mm front, 205mm rear) matches the Adventure, unlike the global Enduro R's longer 230mm travel at both ends.

KTM 390 Enduro R vs 390 Adventure: Features

The Adventure's electronics include cruise control and cornering ABS, geared toward touring. The Enduro R, though missing these, gets off-road advantages with two ride modes, a quickshifter, off-road ABS, and switchable traction control, which makes it a more specialised off-road machine than the base Adventure X. 

That said, the Adventure offers a larger 5-inch TFT screen, while the Enduro R has a 4.2-inch one.