2026 KTM 390 Adventure Range: Variants Explained

KTM has launched the updated KTM 390 Adventure with a new downsized 350cc engine to take advantage of the lower 18 per cent GST bracket. As a result, KTM has also rejigged the variant names of the entire 390 Adventure lineup in India. Let’s take a closer look at it.

KTM 390 Adventure

The KTM 390 Adventure is now the entry point into the range and is the only variant powered by the downsized 349.32cc, liquid-cooled motor. Compared to the 399cc engine, this unit produces 41bhp and 33.5Nm. Besides the smaller engine, the motorcycle remains identical to the Adventure X in terms of hardware and features. Priced at Rs. 2.81 lakh (ex-showroom), it stands out as the most accessible and value-for-money option in the lineup.

KTM 390 Adventure X

The KTM 390 Adventure X continues to serve as the touring-focused version and is now the most affordable variant to get the 399cc engine. Mechanically and in terms of features, it remains unchanged, although KTM recently increased its price by Rs. 17,000. It now costs Rs. 3.43 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs. 62,000 more expensive than the new 350cc-powered 390 Adventure.

KTM 390 Adventure S

The KTM 390 Adventure S is the erstwhile standard model, now renamed to make room for the new entry-level 390 Adventure. Positioned as a more well-rounded offering, it bridges the gap between touring and off-road capability. Compared to the X, it benefits from 21/17-inch tubeless spoke wheels and fully adjustable suspension. The 390 Adventure S is priced at Rs. 3.96 lakh (ex-showroom).

KTM 390 Adventure R

The KTM 390 Adventure R is the most hardcore off-road-focused version in the adventure lineup. It features international-spec WP Apex suspension with 230mm travel at both ends, along with a 21/18-inch spoke wheel setup shod with knobby tyres. Designed to handle aggressive off-road use, the R also gets tube-type spoke wheels. It is priced at Rs. 3.77 lakh (ex-showroom), making it a relatively off-road-focused alternative for serious trail riders.

With this variant rejig, KTM has effectively broadened the appeal of the 390 Adventure range, offering a more accessible entry point while retaining the other models for touring and hardcore off-road use.