Finally, after teasing for so long, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM has launched its all-new 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R and 390 Adventure X motorcycles in India. These motorcycles have been launched with a price tag of Rs 3.68 lakh (Adventure R) and Rs 2.91 lakh (Adventure X). In addition, the company has also launched the Adventure 250, which is priced at Rs 2.6 lakh.
2025 KTM 390 Adventure R & X: Details
First off, let’s talk about the radical design change of the new KTM 390 Adventure R and X. This time around, KTM has ditched the old inverted L-shaped LED headlight design. Instead, both now get a set of vertically stacked dual LED headlights with LED DRLs. They also come with a front fascia and overall design that looks similar to their elder siblings, the 790 and 890 Adventure motorcycles.
This Dakar Rally-inspired design makes the bike look very sporty and purpose-built. The 390 Adventure series also comes equipped with a tall front windscreen, sharp fuel tank extensions on the side, and a high-mounted front fender. As for its rear section, it is now much sleeker, giving it a more modern adventure-bike appeal.
Other details of this adventure motorcycle from KTM include a long single-piece seat, which extends to the fuel tank. Also, its seat height has been slightly adjusted compared to the previous 390 Adventure.
Features
The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R and X both come loaded with features. They get a new 5-inch H50 color TFT screen, which is the same as the new 390 Duke. Additionally, this adventure motorcycle series also gets Cornering ABS, Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC), multiple ride modes (Street, Rain, Off-Road), and Supermoto mode (for aggressive riding and off-road capabilities).
Additionally, they also come with cruise control (a segment-first feature for adventure motorcycles under 500cc), Bluetooth connectivity for call and SMS alerts, turn-by-turn navigation, music control, and new switchgear with illuminated buttons.
2025 KTM 390 Adventure R & X: Mechanical Specifications
The new KTM 390 Adventure R is built on a steel trellis frame with a bolt-on subframe. It also features a new long-travel suspension setup. At the front, it gets a 43mm WP Apex open cartridge USD fork with 230 mm (9 inches) of travel. Meanwhile, at the rear, it gets a WP Apex monoshock with 230 mm (9 inches) of travel, rebound adjustability, and preload adjustment.
Meanwhile, the 390 Adventure X gets a slightly different setup. It comes with WP Apex 43mm forks with 200 mm (7.9 inches) of travel (non-adjustable) at the front. In the rear, it gets a WP Apex emulsion shock with 200 mm (7.9 inches) of travel.
The 390 Adventure R gets a set of 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked (tube-type) wheels wrapped in Mitas Enduro Trail E07+ tires. Meanwhile, the 390 Adventure X gets 19-inch front and 17-inch rear cast-alloy wheels with Apollo Tramplr tires.
The braking system of these bikes includes a 320 mm disc brake at the front with a new two-piston caliper. As for the rear, it gets a 240 mm disc brake with a single-piston caliper. Dual-channel ABS with Off-Road ABS & Supermoto Mode is also included.
Engine & Performance
The main highlight of these motorcycles is the new 399cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, borrowed from the new KTM 390 Duke. This motor produces 44 bhp (45.3 PS) of power and 39 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox featuring a slip-and-assist clutch and a bi-directional quick-shifter (Quickshifter+ optional on the X variant).
It will also come with optimized gear ratios for better clutch control and smoother shifts, a new stainless steel exhaust, and a 14-litre fuel tank. Its weight has gone down by 2 kg compared to the outgoing model.
KTM Adventure 250 also launched
Additionally, KTM has also launched the Adventure 250 in India as well. This bike has been priced at Rs 2.6 lakh and come powered by a new liquid cooled 249cc engine. It makes 30.5 bhp and 25 Nm of torque. Transmission duties are handled by a six speed gearbox with bi-directional quick-shifter. It also gets ride-by-wire throttle, 5-inch TFtT display with Bluetooth and turn by turn navigation, LED projector headlights and full lighting.
This bike also gets off-road ABS, WP Apex Suspension – 200mm travel USD fork at the front and 205mm travel in the rear with a monoshock. Its ground clearance is 227mm and seat height is 825mm. The Adventure 250 also gets a 14.5L fuel tank and offers a range of 450+ km.