The 2023 iteration of the 390 Adventure has finally launched in at Rs 3.6 lakh. This new variant gains aluminum spoke wheels, and fully adjustable WP Apex suspensions, both front and rear. In addition, there’s also a new exterior colour option on offer called the colorway. The new 2023 model will be sold alongside the existing 390 Adventure and 390 Adventure X variants.
Finally giving in to the demand of all KTM fans in India, the 390 Adventure finally features the much-needed fully adjustable WP APEX suspension i.e. now fully adjustable for compression, rebound, and pre-load. Damping at the front USD forks is 30 clicks each for compression and rebound, whereas the monoshock gets 20 clicks for rebound while retaining the 10-step pre-load adjustability.
Furthermore, the bike also gets light 19-inch spoked wheels at the front, and 17 inches at the rear, with black anodized aluminum rims. This should make venturing out into the wilds without any fear of breaking your alloys.
Mechanically, the 2023 KTM 390 Adventure will continue to be powered by the same 373.27cc engine that develops 42.9 bhp and 37 Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
Aside from the above, the lean-angle sensitive motorcycle traction control, cornering ABS has also been updated for the latest generation. Along with that, Quickshifter+, Riding modes, Off-road ABS, Ride-By-Wire, and LED headlamps continue as it is.
“We have seen a 60% surge in customer participation in our KTM Pro-XP Adventure properties. Over 50% of these are new customers, indicating a growing demand for Adventure motorcycling. We are now launching the 2023 KTM 390 Adventure with popular demand features like fully adjustable suspension and spoke wheels, which makes the motorcycle even more capable and versatile,” said , President, Pro-Biking, Bajaj Auto Ltd.
