The duo is similar in design, but the type and size of their wheels differ a lot.
KTM has launched its 2025 Adventure range, which includes two variants for the larger 399cc engine: the 390 Adventure and 390 Adventure X. They are similar in design but differ in capabilities. We help you deduce the differences.
KTM 390 Adventure vs 390 Adventure X: wheels
The biggest difference between the two lies in their wheels. The 390 Adventure features spoke wheels, enhancing its off-road prowess, while the 390 Adventure X has alloy wheels and tubeless tyres, making it more versatile on the road. However, these alloys also limit the Adventure X’s off-road capabilities. The duo also rides on different wheel sizes: while the Adventure 390 has off-road centric 21-inch/17-inch (F/R) wheels, the Adventure X rides on a 19-inch/17-inch (F/R) setup.
KTM 390 Adventure vs 390 Adventure X: engine, brakes and suspension
These bikes have the same underpinnings, engine and brakes. They also have identical 200mm of travel in front, but it’s the 390 Adventure that has adjustability for rebound and compression damping. The 390 Adventure X rear gets a mono-shock with adjustability for preload, and it has a 5mm lower seat height of 825mm. The 390 Adventure has a 183kg kerb weight, making it a kilo heavier than the Adventure X.
KTM 390 Adventure vs 390 Adventure X: features
Being the more affordable of the two, the 390 Adventure X misses out on features such as cruise control, traction control, cornering traction control, cornering ABS and rider modes. Features common to both bikes include a 5-inch TFT dash, projector LED headlight, bi-directional quickshifter, ride-by-wire tech and rear switchable ABS.
KTM 390 Adventure vs 390 Adventure X: colour, design
Design-wise, both motorcycles are similar, sharing the same White and KTM Orange colour options. The key difference lies in the graphics. The 390 Adventure features bold stickering with an extra Orange accent under the seat in models with White paint, and vice versa for the Orange ones. In contrast, the 390 Adventure X sports simpler graphics with a black accent under the seat. Another distinction is the beak: the Adventure has a white one regardless of colour, and the Adventure X comes with an orange beak in the white-coloured models.
KTM 390 Adventure vs 390 Adventure X: Price difference
Priced at Rs 2.91 lakh, the 390 Adventure X undercuts the full-fledged 390 Adventure by Rs 77,000, which costs Rs 3.68 lakh. For the premium, you get additional features, off-road-focused spoke wheels and a larger front wheel. It remains to be seen how many buyers will choose the off-road-ready variant over the more versatile road-going version.
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