KTM India has finally launched the global-spec 390 Adventure R in the country. It was one of the most anticipated launches from KTM and off-road enthusiasts were waiting for this variant. R variant of 390 Adventure brings better suspension, making it more capable in off-road situations when compared to standard variant. Let’s take a closer look.
KTM 390 Adventure R Launch
Where pricing is concerned, global-spec KTM 390 Adventure R variant costs Rs 3.78 lakh (Ex-sh). Even though it is the more capable off-roader when compared to 390 Adventure Standard with higher-spec suspension components, it is priced lower. Rs 19,000 more affordable than Standard variant, to be precise.
Bookings of 390 Adventure R have commenced across KTM dealerships for a token amount of Rs 2,000. The reason why 390 Adventure R has been priced lower than 390 Adventure Standard variant is because R variant uses normal tube-type wheels at both ends, while Standard variant uses fancier cross-spoke wheels with tubeless tyres.
Global-spec 390 Adventure R variant gets higher-spec WP Apex adjustable suspension with higher suspension travel of 230 mm at both ends. In comparison, Standard variant has 200 mm suspension travel at the front and 205 mm travel at the rear. This makes 390 Adventure R more capable off-road and offer a more sophisticated ride on the road.
These higher-spec WP Apex adjustable suspension are similar to the ones seen on 390 Enduro R, which also runs on conventional wire-spoke wheels with tube-type tyres. Wheel sizes are still 21-inch front and 18-inch rear with KTM 390 Adventure R. They are still USD telescopic forks at the front and mono-shock at the rear.
What else has changed?
With suspension travel increased, there is a noticeable increase in seat height, ground clearance and other dimensions. Seat height is now at a rather tall 870 mm and the ground clearance has been bumped to 272 mm. In comparison, Standard variant has a ground clearance of 237 mm and seat height of 830 mm.
Other than that, engine is still the same 398.63cc unit seen with all 390 models. This is a single-cylinder unit with DOHC 4V/cyl head configuration and a liquid-cooling system. Peak power is around 46 bhp and peak torque is around 39 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox, slipper clutch and a bi-directional quick-shifter.
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