It is no secret that KTM is all set to take the wraps off its new-generation KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles at EICMA 2024. The good news is that there will be at least two variants of the 390 Adventure and recently at an event in South Dakota, USA, the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R was spotted with a camouflage wrap. Its presence at an international event ahead of its global debut is an indication that the motorcycle is production-ready. It is likely to be launched in India as well.
The pictures immediately reveal that it is a more off-road oriented motorcycle than the regular 390 ADV. Not only does the camouflaged prototype feature a 21-inch spoke wheel at the front and an 18-inch unit at the rear, but it also features a fully adjustable, long-travel WP USD fork. The rear monoshock also seems to be an adjustable unit. The motorcycle is underpinned by a steel trellis frame and the rear seems to have a sharp rake similar to the bigger KTM.
The 390 Adventure R is expected to get the same 399 cc single-cylinder engine as the KTM 390 Duke, which makes 43.5 bhp and 39 Nm. The engine is likely to be paired to a 6-speed gearbox with a quick-shifter. In terms of features, the motorcycle is likely to get a full colour TFT screen, with ride-by-wire and electronic rider aids like switchable ABS, switchable traction control and Bluetooth connectivity.
In terms of design, the 390 Adventure R features vertically stacked headlights, a long windscreen, high mudguards and a tall stance, which means the seat height could be much higher than the Royal Enfield Himalayan, which is 825mm. The motorcycle also features handlebar risers, knuckle guards and circular ORVMs. The seat is scooped but is a single-piece unit which further strengthens it as a legitimate off-road motorcycle. The pictures also reveal that the 390 ADV R has a metal fuel tank with sharp body panels.
The engine is protected by a solid-looking metal bashplate. We are not able to make out if the 390 ADV R has an underbelly exhaust, which sits quite close to the ground. Usually, adventure motorcycles have an upswept exhaust, but maybe we might see one on the actual production motorcycle. More details about the new-generation KTM 390 ADV range will be revealed at EICMA 2024.
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