The 350 cc powered KTM 390 Adventure gets a fresh graphic treatment, but there are no mechanical changes to the motorcycle
The KTM 390 Adventure has started reaching dealerships with a fresh set of graphics, giving the adventure motorcycle a minor visual update. The changes come just a few months after KTM introduced the downsized 349 cc engine on the entry-level 390 Adventure, and the latest motorcycle appears to retain the same overall colour combination as the existing Ceramic White version.
The most noticeable change is the revised graphics. The current Ceramic White motorcycle uses large KTM branding with orange backgrounds, along with ‘390’ lettering on the fairing. On the updated version, the graphics get a more muted grey background, while the KTM lettering has been moved higher up and made smaller. The ‘390’ branding is also less prominent and now carries an ADVENTURE prefix. The overall look is therefore a little cleaner and less flashy than before.
The motorcycle continues with its sharp, rally-inspired bodywork, tall windscreen, compact LED lighting and black components. It also retains the 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels, giving it a fairly road-oriented setup compared with the more off-road-focused 390 Adventure R.
The powertrain also remains unchanged. The motorcycle continues with KTM’s 349.32cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder DOHC engine, which produces 41.5 PS at 8,600 rpm and 33.5 Nm at 7,000 rpm. It is paired with a six-speed gearbox, slipper clutch, electronic throttle and a bi-directional quickshifter.
The decision to retain the 390 badge despite the 349 cc engine was part of KTM’s strategy to offer the motorcycle under the lower GST bracket while keeping the performance and equipment package largely intact. The current 390 Adventure is priced at around Rs 2.82 lakh (ex-showroom).
The equipment list remains quite impressive for the price. The motorcycle gets a TFT instrument cluster, cruise control, electronic rider aids and KTM’s familiar switchgear, while the chassis continues to focus on long-distance touring and light off-road use.
The 390 Adventure also sits below the more off-road-biased 390 Adventure R, which gets spoked wheels and longer-travel suspension. For now, KTM hasn’t confirmed whether the revised graphics represent a new colour option or will eventually replace the existing Ceramic White treatment. Either way, this is a very minor update rather than a new version of the motorcycle.
