KTM Adventure 390 X vs Triumph Scrambler 400 XC (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM Adventure 390 Xstacks up against the Triumph Scrambler 400 XC. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM Adventure 390 XTriumph Scrambler 400 XC
Model year20262026
Price$6,499$6,895
Engine398 cc398 cc
Weight165 kg186 kg
Seat height825 mm835 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L13.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Tires100/90 R19 / 130/80 R17Metzeler Karoo Street: 100/90 R19 / Metzeler Karoo Street: 140/80 R17

KTM Adventure 390 X vs Triumph Scrambler 400 XC — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM Adventure 390 X and the Triumph Scrambler 400 XC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM Adventure 390 X brings its published horsepower in a 165 kg package, while the Triumph Scrambler 400 XC counters with its own power figure at 186 kg. On price, the KTM Adventure 390 X has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: