New KTM 390 Adventure: 3 reasons to buy and 2 to skip it
The KTM 390 Adventure name now belongs to the downsized platform bike, which also serves as the most affordable entry point into KTM’s 390 Adventure lineup. The smaller 349cc engine produces 41.5hp and 33.5Nm – down from the 46hp and 39Nm figures of the older 399cc motor – but retains the same styling, features, and alloy wheel setup as the Adventure X. If you’re considering the new 390 Adventure, here are a few reasons it makes a compelling case, along with a couple of factors that might make you look elsewhere. Reasons to buy the KTM 390 Adventure Excellent value for money The biggest draw of the 350cc 390 Adventure is its price. At Rs 2.81 lakh (ex-showroom), it is around Rs 62,000 more affordable than the Adventure X – which itself recently saw a price hike to Rs 3.43 lakh following new GST regulations. That's a significant difference, and it makes the 390 Adventure accessible to a much wider set of buyers. Despite the lower price, you're not getting a stripped-down produc...