KTM is gearing up for the launch of the new-gen 390 Adventure which broke cover at EICMA 2024 in Milan, Italy back in November. Globally available in three variants: Adventure X, Adventure S, and Adventure R, the India-spec model will be available in X and S variants. Both variants have been listed on the company’s official website.
The Austrian bikemaker has started accepting pre-bookings for the 390 Adventure S at a token amount of Rs 1,999. While we have already discussed a lot about the Adventure S, let us focus on the more affordable Adventure X which will launch at a later date. Details of the same have been revealed.
KTM 390 Adventure X vs 390 Adventure S: Design
A road-biased version of the new KTM 390 Adventure, the Adventure X is more focussed on touring on smooth or slightly broken tarmacs rather than trail bashing. Although visually, it is almost identical to its new 390 Adventure. Only keen eyes can deduce the differences between the Adventure S and Adventure X. The biggest difference is the use of alloy wheels in the X instead of wire-spoke wheels.
The other noticeable difference is the smaller engine sump guard used in the Adventure X. Rest of the visual details are the same including the vertically-stacked twin-LED projector headlamps encased within a slim LED DRL, a large adjustable windscreen, a floating tail section, a front beak, and an underbelly exhaust muffler.
KTM 390 Adventure X vs 390 Adventure S: Hardware
Although both variants are based on the same steel trellis frame, the underpinnings are a little different in the two models. For instance, the 390 Adventure X gets the same WP Apex-sourced suspension setup with the same amount of travel featuring 43mm upside down front forks and a rear monoshock, but unlike the one in the Adventure S, this is only preload adjustable for the rear.
| Specifications | 390 Adventure X | 390 Adventure S |
| Front suspension | WP Apex, 43mm USD forks, 200 mm travel | WP Apex, 43mm USD forks, 200 mm travel, fully adjustable compression and rebound damping (30 steps) |
| Rear suspension | WP Apex, monoshock, 205 mm travel, pre-load adjustable (10 steps) | WP Apex, monoshock, 205 mm travel, pre-load adjustable (10 steps), rebound damping (20-clicks) |
| Wheels | 19-inch front/17-inch rear tubeless alloy | 21-inch front/17-inch rear tubeless spoke |
| Saddle height | 825mm | 830mm |
| Kerb weight | 182 kg | 183 kg |
Further, the Adventure X rides on smaller 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels which gives it a slightly lower stance than the Adventure S. The 390 Adventure X has an accessible saddle height of 825mm, a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 litres and a ground clearance of 227mm. At a kerb weight of 182 kg, the Adventure X is a kilo lighter than Adventure S.
KTM 390 Adventure X vs 390 Adventure S: Features
Most of the features offered in the 390 Adventure S have been carried over into the 390 Adventure X. These include a 5-inch TFT instrument console, a switchable rear ABS, ride-by-wire throttle, Bluetooth connectivity with navigation, bi-directional quickshifter, and full LED illumination. However, the Adventure X misses out on a few key features such as multiple ride modes, cruise control, cornering ABS, and cornering traction control.
KTM 390 Adventure X vs 390 Adventure S: Powertrain specs
Powering the 390 Adventure X is the same 398.63cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine as the 390 Adventure S. This unit kicks out 45.3 bhp at 8,500rpm and 39 Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. Power is transferred to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox via a slip and assist clutch.