Summary
- The KTM 390 Enduro offers a different design than the 390 Adventure, featuring a squarish headlight and minimalistic tank cover.
- The Enduro boasts a 21-inch front wheel and long-travel suspension with adjustable WP forks, perfect for off-road adventures.
- Engine-wise, the 390 Enduro is expected to share the same 399cc single-cylinder powerhouse as the 390 Duke, delivering 44 horsepower.
In the last few months, we’ve had a couple of sightings of the upcoming KTM 390 Adventure. It’s taken the internet by storm and for good reason, as there are a handful of new things easily visible. But now, it seems Team Orange has something else up its sleeve too – an entry-level enduro-type ADV to partner with the 390 Adventure. It’s been spotted testing in India, the hometown of KTM’s long-term partner Bajaj Auto. Here’s a lowdown.
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The KTM 390 Enduro Has A Different Design Than The 390 Adventure
The two bikes–ADV and Enduro–have been spotted together, and they have vastly different designs. The upcoming 390 Adventure has dual vertically positioned projectors and angular DRLs (same as previous test mules), somewhat reminiscent of the new 990 Duke. In contrast, the 390 Enduro has a squarish headlight up top, which reminds us of the 500 EXC-F. Also, there’s no windscreen here.
Coming to the middle, the 390 Adventure has a muscular tank cover and shrouds, while the Enduro keeps things minimalistic and slim. The fuel tank lid looks raised on the latter, possibly to enable better knee grip during stand-up ergonomics. Speaking of which, you get a flat rally-style saddle on the off-roader, instead of the ADV’s scooped, touring-oriented seat.
Once on top, you’ll also notice the differently positioned instrument cluster. The ADV has it high up behind the tall windscreen, so it’s in the rider’s eyeline. Whereas, the Enduro wears it much lower. Both seem to be TFT displays, although it’s unclear whether they’re the same five-inch unit identical to the new 390 Duke. Concurrently, both bikes have a new, minimalistic LED tail lamp, partnered with rectangular LED turn signals at the rear.
A 21-inch Front Wheel And Long-Travel Suspension Sweetens The Pot
In typical KTM fashion, the 390 Enduro is built around a trellis chassis, paired with a slim subframe. They rely on adjustable WP USD forks and monoshock for suspension duties, both of which seem to have loads of travel. This is topped by what looks like a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel combination, wrapped in off-road-biased tires. For reference, the EXC-F has a similar set of spoke wheels while the 390 ADV rides on 19/17-inch hoops.
Finally, the engine. We can clearly see ‘LC4C’ on the casings, confirming this is indeed an addition to the 390 range. This, along with the underbelly exhaust, hints the engine comes straight from the 390 Duke. In case you’re unaware, the new Duke has a 399cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled powerhouse, good for 44 horsepower. This much horsepower would make the Enduro perfect for all kinds of challenges.
KTM 390 Duke Engine Highlights
- Displacement: 399cc
- Cylinders: Single cylinder
- Bore X Stroke: 89 X 64 mm
- Power: 44 horsepower
- Torque: 28.7 pound-feet
- Transmission: Six-speed
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As good as all that sounds, there’s no timeline for the 390 Enduro. In fact, this is its first-ever sighting and KTM is clearly still in the testing phase. So there’s a high chance we’ll get the 390 Adventure first (it’s been spotted repeatedly), followed by Enduro later. We just know this doesn’t bode well for the new Royal Enfield Himalaya, even though it’s an excellent motorcycle.
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