KTM 390 Adventure

The dimensions of the new KTM Adventure 390 are similar to the outgoing motorcycle. The new bike is equally wider, longer, and higher than the previous version. The overall dimensions make it appear bigger than its actual size. Also, the KTM engineers have designed the overall dimensions in a manner that the new bike does not feel cumbersome to ride inside the city limits. Although, it is nimble and easy to flick inside the city traffic; the short-height riders might find it difficult to ride with tip-toe inside the city traffic. It measures 2,154 mm in length, 900 mm in width, 1,400 mm in height and gets a wheelbase of 1,430 mm. 

• Both versions of the 390 Adventure share the same 399cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder powertrain from the 390 Duke, producing 45.3bhp at 8500rpm and 39Nm of torque at 6500rpm. It now also gets a smaller cylinder head, a new airbox and new fuel injectors.
• Paired to a 6-speed gearbox, the new 390 Adventure finally receives a bi-directional quickshifter as standard. 

• The standard 390 Adventure will be the first in its segment to receive cruise control, and it also receives additional rider aids such as cornering traction control, three ride modes, and cornering ABS. 
• Some features common on both bikes include adjustable levers, a slip-and-assist clutch, a 5-inch TFT screen with bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, calls/SMS alerts, and music streaming. 

The ride & handling has been a forte of Adventure 390. Although, very comfortable the ride of the bike is commendable according to the segment standards. The fully adjustable suspension at both the tyres helps the rider to achieve a sweet combination of sporty yet comfortable ride quality. Similarly, the handling is the area that Adventure 390 masters very well. The rider can easily handle the deep slush & difficult terrain by standing over the foot-pegs. The high-set handlebar helps transform the Adventure motorcycle into a complete off-road monster. Even with a good height and heavy weight, the 390 Adventure is easily controlled. 

• The new 390 Adventure is built on a new split trellis frame, and it also  finally receives long-travel suspension as standard in both models.
• The standard 390 Adventure gets 43mm WP Apex USD open-cartridge forks with 200mm of travel and 30-click fully-adjustable compression and rebound damping. The rear makes use of a WP Apex monoshock with 205mm of travel, 20-click rebound damping and 10-click preload adjustability.
• The road-biased 390 Adventure X gets 43mm WP Apex USD forks with 200mm of travel, along with a preload-adjustable WP Apex monoshock with 205mm of travel. 
• Both bikes make use of a 320mm disc up front with floating dual-piston callipers, and a 240mm disc at the rear with a single-piston calliper. Both bikes also get a 14.5-litre fuel tank, and a ground clearance of 227mm.