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390 Adventure R

398.7 cc / 45 hp / 176 kg / 2025

KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

The small adventure bike that takes the R badge seriously.

58.6/ 100

Scored within adventure, methodology here

€7,999

list price

power: 45 hp
wet weight: 176 kg
tank range: 378 km

The short version

Where most small ADVs are commuters on stilts, the 390 Adventure R brings 230 mm of travel at both ends, a 21 inch front wheel and offroad-mode cornering ABS. It is the closest thing to a junior 890 Adventure R that exists, and it is priced against bikes with half its suspension.

Where it wins

Real offroad travel and geometry, not adventure styling
Class-leading electronics with a dedicated offroad ABS mode
45 hp single is the strongest engine among small ADVs

Where it loses

880 mm seat is tall for the commuters this class attracts
Firm offroad-biased setup transmits more road chop than rivals

Score breakdown

Engine and performance

15.6 / 25

Handling and chassis

14.3 / 20

Value

6.8 / 20

Practicality

6.6 / 15

Technology

8.3 / 10

Reliability and ownership

7.0 / 10

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Full specs

Full specifications: KTM 390 Adventure R
Engine
Engine	Single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC
Displacement	398.7 cc
Power	45 hp at 8,500 rpm
Torque	39 Nm at 7,000 rpm
Power to weight	0.26 hp/kg
Chassis
Wet weight	176 kg
Front suspension	WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 230 mm
Front adjustability	Compression and rebound
Rear suspension	WP APEX monoshock, 230 mm
Rear adjustability	Preload and rebound
Front brake	320 mm, radial 4-piston
ABS	Cornering ABS
Dimensions
Seat height	870 mm
Wheelbase	1481 mm
Fuel capacity	14 L
Claimed consumption	3.7 L/100 km
Fuel range	378 km
Ownership
Price	€7,999
Service interval	10,000 km
Valve check	20,000 km
Warranty	2 years
Equipment
Dash	TFT
Ride modes	Yes
Traction control	Yes
Quickshifter	Optional
Cruise control	Not available
Connectivity	Yes

Full maintenance guide: schedule, intervals and costs

Compare the 390 Adventure R

KTM 390 Adventure RvsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450

45 hp vs 40 hp / 176 kg vs 196 kg

KTM 390 Adventure RvsYamaha Tenere 700

45 hp vs 73 hp / 176 kg vs 208 kg

KTM 390 Adventure RvsKTM 890 Adventure R

45 hp vs 105 hp / 176 kg vs 215 kg

Parts and upgrades for the 390 Adventure R

Upgrades owners actually fit, at typical retail prices. Shop links are affiliate links: buying through them supports the site and costs you nothing extra.

Akrapovic

Exhaust

Slip-On Line Titanium

Titanium muffler, a third lighter than stock, road legal with the baffle in.

€729typical price

KTM PowerParts

Performance

Quickshifter+

Factory clutchless shifts both ways. The one options box worth ticking.

€389typical price

Barkbusters

Protection

VPS Handguards

Aluminium backbone guards that survive real crashes, not just wind.

€129typical price

KTM PowerParts

Ergonomics

Ergo Seat

Fixes the stock plank for anyone riding past the first fuel stop.

€179typical price

KTM PowerParts

Ergonomics

Rally Footpegs

Wider platform for standing riding, sharper teeth for wet boots.

€149typical price