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

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

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Scrambler 400 XCKTM Adventure 390 X
Model year20262026
Price$6,895$6,499
Engine398 cc398 cc
Weight186 kg165 kg
Seat height835 mm825 mm
Fuel capacity13.0 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMetzeler Karoo Street: 100/90 R19 / Metzeler Karoo Street: 140/80 R17100/90 R19 / 130/80 R17

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

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