KTM India recently launched the second-generation 390 Adventure in two variants: the top-spec 390 Adventure and the more affordable, road-focused 390 Adventure X. The 390 Adventure is priced at Rs 3.68 lakh, while the Adventure X comes in at Rs 2.91 lakh (both ex-showroom). The significant Rs 77,000 price difference naturally raises questions about what sets these two models apart. We take a look at all the differences between the two variants.
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One of the most notable differences lies in the suspension setup. The 390 Adventure features a fully adjustable WP Apex USD fork with 30-step adjustability, whereas the X variant gets a similar setup but lacks adjustability. Both offer 200 mm of front suspension travel. At the rear, both motorcycles come equipped with a WP Apex monoshock. However, the top-spec model benefits from 20-step rebound damping and 10-step preload adjustability, while the X variant only offers preload adjustment. Both models provide 205 mm of rear suspension travel.
The wheel setup is another key distinction where the 390 Adventure is built for serious off-road use with 21-inch front and 17-inch rear tubeless spoke wheels, while the Adventure X is a more road-biased version with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear tubeless alloy wheels. Despite these differences, braking hardware remains identical, with a 320 mm front disc and a 240 mm rear disc on both models.
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Feature-wise, the fully loaded 390 Adventure comes equipped with rider aids such as Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC), three ride modes (Street, Rain, and Off-Road), cruise control, and Cornering ABS. The Adventure X lacks these features but still offers a solid package, including off-road ABS, a bi-directional quickshifter, ride-by-wire throttle, a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, and full LED lighting – all of which is also available on the top-spec 390 ADV model.
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Riders looking for a slightly more accessible seat height may prefer the Adventure X, which has a seat height of 825 mm compared to the 390 Adventure’s 830 mm. The weight difference is also minimal, with the top-spec model weighing 183 kg, just 1 kg more than the X variant’s 182 kg.
At first glance, both variants look nearly identical, with only subtle differences in styling elements. However, the distinctions are minor but include different handguard colours—orange for the Adventure X and black/white for the top-spec variant. The Adventure X also features an ‘X’ badge on the front fender. Another small difference is the front beak colour, which is orange on the X and white on the fully loaded model. Both versions are available in the same orange and white colour schemes.
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Both variants share the same 399 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine from the latest Duke 390. This engine produces 46 bhp and 39 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox. Both models also come equipped with a bi-directional quickshifter.
