KTM seems to have heard the want and felt the letdown, as the company has launched the international-spec 390 Enduro R in India, priced at Rs 3.5 lakh, ex-showroom. This makes the motorcycle Rs 17,000 more than the India-spec version that was launched a few months ago, which gets lower suspension travel.
International-spec KTM 390 Enduro R — How different is it compared to the India-spec one?
The biggest difference between the motorcycles is the suspension travel. The international-spec KTM 390 Enduro R gets 230mm of travel at both ends, while the India-spec one launched in April gets 200-205mm, which is similar to the 390 Adventure.
This has resulted in more ground clearance, standing at 273mm – 19mm more than the India-spec one – while the saddle height has also gone up, standing at 890mm. The highlight of the motorcycle is the premium fully-adjustable 43mm WP Apex front forks and the WP Apex Split Piston rear monoshock.
Other elements are similar, as they sport a 21-18 wheel setup with spoke wheels, disc brakes at both ends with switchable ABS, a TFT instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and music controls, amongst others.
Power is derived from the familiar 399cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that makes 45bhp and 39Nm of torque with the help of a 6-speed gearbox. The motorcycle weighs 165kg when fully fueled and ready to go. In terms of competition, the global-spec KTM 390 Enduro R has no rivals.
