2024
KTM 390 Adventure - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 32186 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 390 Adventure |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Four-piston radial fixed calliper. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP APEX 43 |
| Fronttyre | 110/90-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Rake | 26.5° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston floating calliper. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP APEX Monoshock |
| Reartyre | 150/60-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 177 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Wheels | Alloy wheels |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 89.0 x 60.0 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Driveline | 520 X-Ring chain. |
| Fuelconsumption | 3.37 litres/100 km (29.7 km/l or 69.80 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 78.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Torque | 37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange/white/grey, black/orange/grey |
|---|---|
| Comments | Small windshield. Ride modes. Switchable ABS. |
| Instruments | TFT instrumentation |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Alternateseatheight | 855 mm (33.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
|---|---|
| Dryweight | 161.0 kg (354.9 pounds) |
| Fuelcapacity | 14.50 litres (3.83 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.2671 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.