KTM is all set to launch the 390 Eduro R in India, and for those who have been waiting for India’s first proper Enduro motorcycle, here’s your chance. The Enduro R is a more off-road-focused motorcycle compared to the 390 Adventure, however, KTM has decided not to offer the international-spec hardware with the motorcycle.
For the international market, the new KTM 390 Enduro R gets higher-spec long-travel suspension at both ends, giving the motorcycle more capability, however, for India, KTM decided otherwise, keeping Indian consumers in mind and the larger market. Here are the similarities and differences between the new KTM 390 Enduro R and the 390 Adventure.
KTM 390 Enduro R vs 390 Adventure — What are the similarities?
The two motorcycles – the Enduro R and the Adventure – are based on the same chassis and also share most of the plastics and bodywork, including the tail section. That said, they also share the suspension setup, which includes a fully adjustable USD fork and a monoshock at the rear. The result is a more approachable seat height of 860mm, while its ground clearance stands at 253mm. The braking components are also shared between the two motorcycles, along with dual-channel ABS.
The major component they share is something that enthusiasts love — Engine. Both motorcycles are powered by the same 399cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. Both motorcycles will have identical power outputs.
| Specifications | 390 Enduro R | 390 Adventure |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled, Single-cylinder | Liquid-cooled, Single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 399 cc | 399 cc |
| Power | 45.3 bhp | 45.3 bhp |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
KTM 390 Enduro R vs 390 Adventure — What are the differences?
The first difference is the looks — the KTM 390 Enduro R gets a small bikini fairing at the front, keeping its design minimal, while the 390 Adventure gets a tall fairing, designed to keep the wind off the rider. The next big change is the wheel setup — the 390 Enduro R gets a 21-18 setup while the 390 Adventure gets a 21-17 setup. Both are spoke wheels but the the Enduro R uses tubes. The instrument cluster is another area of highlight, as the 390 Enduro R uses a smaller TFT with minimal information while the 390 Adventure R gets a larger TFT display.
