New KTM 390 Adventure spotted testing again: What do we know so far?
The new-generation KTM 390 Adventure was recently spotted undergoing tests in India, hinting at substantial changes coming to the adventure tourer in line with the all-new KTM 390 Duke. The upgrades will likely be in the form of a fresh and radical design, new chassis, new electronics, and more importantly, a new engine. Here, we will shed some light on each aforementioned aspect and changes this generational update will bring to the ADV.
New KTM 390 Adventure: DesignTo start with, the upcoming KTM 390 Adventure, as seen in the spy pictures, will feature a new design language, resulting in a meaner appearance similar to the recent top-run Dukes. It will also draw some inspiration from the brand's Dakar Rally motorcycles, especially the face, which will get a tall windscreen, a headlamp and DRL setup similar to the new 390 Duke, a high-set fender, chunky angular grab rails, a single-piece seat, a new taillamp, and wire-spoke wheels. Going by the pictures, KTM could equip the ADV with an off-set rear monoshock like the new 390 Duke. Not to forget, it could benefit from a new trellis frame, a new sub-frame, and a new swingarm.
New KTM 390 Adventure: Features and Specifications
The Austrian bike maker is anticipated to bestow the next-gen 390 Adventure with a range of electronics, such as a new five-inch colour TFT display with smartphone connectivity, ride modes, traction control, switchable dual-channel ABS, fully adjustable upside-down forks and rear monoshock â€" both with longer travel, ride-by-wire, bi-directional quickshifter, and a slip-and-assist clutch, among others. Meanwhile, it could borrow the 320mm front disc with a four-piston radial fixed calliper and a 240mm single disc with a two-piston floating calliper from the new 390 Duke.
New KTM 390 Adventure: EngineThe crux of the all-new 390 Adventure will lie in its powertrain, which it will likely be the 399cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled LC4c engine producing 46PS at 8,500rpm and 39Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. This will be paired with a six-speed gearbox. However, KTM is expected to rework this motor to make it suitable for the 390 Adventure and possibly overcoming a drawback of the on-sale model â€" a lack of low-end torque.
New KTM 390 Adventure: Pricing
The upcoming 390 Adventure is expected to attract a higher premium over the on-sale model, which costs Rs 3.61 lakh (ex-showroom). For India, KTM may offer different variants like the current 390 Adventure alloy wheels and 390 Adventure X. Upon launch, it will take on the new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (Rs 2.16-2.28 lakh, ex-showroom) and BMW G 310 GS (Rs 3.30 lakh, ex-showroom).
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