KTM has released more details for the highly-anticipated KTM 390 Adventure coming to North America. The long-awaited 390 machine harnesses DNA from its big brother KTM 790 Adventure, which it shares a strong resemblance with (minus the low bulbous tank). And with nearly two decades of competing in Dakar Rally racing, we expect KTM incorporated R&D information gathered from its long-running success.

According to the orange marquee, the new 390 Adventure is an agile, entry-level model designed with both touring and light off-roading in mind. Using elements of the KTM 390 Duke platform as a base, while incorporating performance cues from the KTM 450 Rally, the 390 Adventure was “created with off-road capability and impressive road manners as part of the package,” says KTM.

At the heart of the 390 Adventure is a liquid cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke 373.2 cc engine equipped with an electric starter, pumping out 43 hp with a punchy 27.3 ft-lbs (37 Nm) of torque. Twin overhead camshafts, four valves and electronic fuel injection are integral to the KTM 390 Adventure’s power and together with a balancer shaft, deliver high levels of smoothness for all-day touring. Next-level rider aids include lean-angle-sensitive ABS and Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC) paired with a class-leading PASC slipper clutch to keep the rubber to ground while pushing limits on or off the asphalt. 

The low-maintenance, high-performance engine is housed in a flex and weight optimized chassis fitted with premium, adjustable WP APEX suspension offering 6.69 inches (170 mm) of travel in the front and 6.97 inches (177 mm) in the rear. Bringing this machine to a stop is easy with the BYBRE brake calipers, two-channel ABS system administered by BOSCH software and the standard OFFROAD ABS mode. Its versatile ergonomics, smooth power delivery and innovative technology all come together in a comfortable, lightweight package built for those wanting to fit more adventure into their daily lives.

Features

ENGINE 

• Class-leading power-to-weight ratio
• PASC slipper clutch 
• Ride-by-Wire system
• State-of-the-art engine management with EFI system
• Oversized radiator

ELECTRONICS

• Lean-angle-sensitive Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC)
• Cornering ABS
• OFFROAD ABS
• TFT Display 
• KTM MY RIDE

SUSPENSION

• Fully-adjustable WP APEX front fork
• Adjustable WP APEX shock absorber

CHASSIS

• Steel trellis frame
• Signature die-cast swingarm
• Cutting-edge BYBRE brakes
• Standard engine guards
• Robust cast wheels with CONTINENTAL TKC 70 tires 

ERGONOMICS

• Minimal, slim bodywork
• Two-piece seat 
• Tapered aluminum handlebars with off-road bend
• Low, accessible seat height
• Off-road footpegs with rubber inserts   

The 2020 KTM 390 Adventure is slated to arrive in North American KTM dealerships in May with an MSRP of $6,199 USD and $6,799 CAD. Stay tuned for ADV Pulse’s First Ride Review of this all-new model coming soon!

KTM 390 Adventure Specs