New-gen KTM 390 Adventure India launch on Nov 14: What to expect?

KTM is set to write a new chapter when it brings out the new generation KTM 390 Adventure. The latest iteration of the adventure is set to make its global debut at EICMA 2024 which begins today in Milan, Italy. This will be followed by a market launch in India very soon.

The Austrian bikemaker has officially announced that the new-gen 390 Adventure will make its way to the Indian market on 14 November 2024. KTM has sent out block your date invites to the media for the same date. In all likelihood, India will be the first market to receive the new-gen 390 Adventure since all the lineups from the 390cc and below are manufactured in India by Bajaj Auto at its Chakan-based facility. 

New-gen KTM 390 Adventure variant details

Recently, it came to light that the new KTM 390 Adventure will be available in two derivatives— Adventure R and Adventure X. The differences between the two variants were leaked on social media. The Adventure X appears to be a more road-biased adventure tourer while the Adventure R looks more adept at tackling the off-road obstacles. 

The upcoming Adventure X rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked alloy wheels and gets a seat height of 825mm. On the other hand, the Adventure R rolls on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire spoke wheels. The seat height on this variant is pegged at 885mm. It isn’t yet confirmed if the Adventure R will get tubeless tyres with wire spoked wheels. 

The Adventure X gets a non adjustable suspension with 200mm of travel whereas the Adventure R gets a fully adjustable setup with a travel of 230mm. The latter also benefits from a TFT instrument console and a comprehensive suite of electronic aids such as cornering ABS and traction control. The Adventure X get a more modest setup featuring an LC digital console and a non cornering ABS.

New-gen KTM 390 Adventure other details

Both variants will be based on the same trellis frame which underpins the new-gen 390 Duke which were launched last year. In terms of hardware, we notice upside-down front forks, a rear monoshock with a  single-sided swingarm, and single disc brakes at both ends. Other visual highlights evident from recent images are a single-piece seat, a floating tail section, split pillion grab rail, a metallic belly pan, an underbelly exhaust, hand guards, and a tall beak up front.

The new 390 Adventure will benefit from rider aiding electronics such as a bi-directional quickshifter, ride-by-wire throttle, multiple ride modes, traction control, and switchable rear ABS. Other expected features include Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, USB charging port, etc.