Ahead of its official unveiling at EICMA Milan in November, a series of spy shots of the new 2024 KTM 390 Adventure have emerged. This new-generation motorcycle, showcased at the KTM Adventure Rally event in the USA, features Cruise Control settings for the first time. Here’s everything we know so far about the highly anticipated KTM 390 Adventure R.
2025 KTM 390 Adventure: New updates revealed
Based on the latest spy images, KTM will be introducing a cruise control function in the 390 Adventure for the first time. The left handlebar gets a new set of switches with one sporting the cruise control insignia and the other with + sign to set the speed for cruise control. With this new feature onboard, the new 390 Adventure is going to be a tough nut to crack for the competition as it has touring and off-roading capabilities. The new 390 Adventure introduces more features like a cornering cruise control, which the TVS Apache RR 310 and RTR 310.
2025 KTM 390 Adventure: Engine Specs
The 390 Adventure will be powered by the new 399 cc liquid-cooled single cylinder engine replacing the 373 cc powertrain that’s available in both the current gen 390 Adventure and RC 390. At the moment, only the 390 Duke has the 399 cc which has an output of 45.3 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 39 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The new engine offers an additional 2.3 bhp and 2 Nm of torque. It will continue to be paired with a 6-speed gearbox and quickshifter and slipper clutch. It also offers multiple ride modes, traction control and cornering ABS. The new 390 Adventure will square off against the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. There is no confirmation on the launch of this new-gen KTM, but it could be officially available as early as the end of this year or early 2025.
