The latest iteration of the 390 Adventure features ride-by-wire, traction control, cornering ABS, an Offroad mode (more rear wheel slip) and linked Offroad ABS (disengaged on the rear, reduced on the front), 46mm throttle body and a slipper clutch. The rider aids are controlled via a 5-inch colour TFT display and intuitive handlebar switch.
A steel trellis design and subframe construction is claimed to offer an excellent blend of both feel, flex and long-term comfort, and the 390’s WP Suspension APEX hardware is adjustable for compression, rebound and preload.
The biggest news on the chassis front is undoubtedly the addition of lightweight black anodized spoked aluminum wheels (19” front and 17” rear) on the ‘spoked wheel’ edition, raising the off-road credibility of the new mini adventure machine.
The Adventure’s new bodywork is said to offer greater protection, while the two-tier seat can be removed to reveal storage space, and even be swapped out with other versions from KTM’s PowerParts catalogue. LED lights, a two position screen, wide footpegs and Brembo BYBRE brakes (320 front and 230mm rear discs with four-piston calipers on the front) round out what is arguably one of the most advanced small-capacity adventure bikes on the market.
2023 KTM 390 Adventure highlights
// New tougher aluminum spoked wheels running Continental TKC70 tyres
// New 2023 colour and graphics scheme
// 373cc 4-stroke single-cylinder Euro5 engine making a claimed 32kW (44hp) at 9000rpm and 37Nm at 7000rpm
// Lightweight and reassuring steel trellis frame and WP APEX adjustable 43 mm fork and shock
// Bosch electronics featuring traction control and cornering ABS
// 172kg fully fueled, 14.5-litre tank and 830mm (lowest) seat height
// Wide selection of KTM PowerParts including accessories, aftermarket components, aesthetic touches, riding gear and more
The KTM 390 Adventure will be available in Australia and New Zealand from May 2023 in cast wheel or spoked wheel versions, in black/orange or blue/orange colour schemes.
