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2019 KTM 390 ADVENTURE
Description
Another surprise release from KTM - the entry point to the adventure range and competing in the ever popular sector of lightweight adventure bikes. This 390 Adventure looks typical KTM - with excellent power to weight with a great spec at an decent price. We are taking pre-orders now, be the first to get one in 2020. The 2020 KTM 390 Adventure gets the motor we’ve seen in the 390 Duke and RC 390. It is a powerful single-cylinder mill, displacing 373cc with a short-stroke architecture. The 390 Adventure’s engine has full-size features such as ride-by-wire EFI, traction control, a slipper clutch, and a counterbalancer. A bi-directional quickshift system is an option for the six-speed transmission, which has a slipper clutch. WP provides the semi-adjustable suspension. WP Apex units are used at both ends, with travel approaching seven inches. There are no adjustments to the fork, with the shock having rebound-damping and spring-preload adjustability. WP is owned by the same company that owns KTM so WP suspension is expected. In addition to a trellis frame and subframe, the 390 Adventure gets a die-cast open-lattice swingarm. That’s what we get with the 790 and big V-twin KTM ADV motorcycles, so it’s only right that the little brother should get the same treatment. KTM doesn’t quote a curb weight, but it should be under 180kg. The KTM 390 Adventure has the expected off-road friendly 19-/17-inch tire combo. Those are off-road ready cast-aluminum wheels shod with Continental TKC 70 rubber. If you decide you want something more aggressive in the dirt, or more street-friendly, you’ll have plenty of tire choices available. KTM claims as far as 249 miles between gas stops. The fuel tank holds 3.8 gallons—quite a bit for a lightweight ADV motorcycle. For dirt or street riding, the windshield height is adjustable. Along with the ride-by-wire system comes sophisticated ABS. Although KTM doesn’t claim an IMU, the 390 Adventure has Cornering ABS. When venturing into the dirt, Offroad ABS relinquishes control of the rear wheel to the rider, while lessening its effect on the front wheel. Bybre handles the caliper duties, and there is a 320mm disc in the front. The five-inch color TFT dash is configurable. KTM’s My Ride app connects to the dash via Bluetooth and interacts with your smartphone’s audio player and phone functions.