KTM 390 Enduro R launched in India, prices start from ₹3.36 lakh
The KTM 390 Enduro R is the third motorcycle to be based on the 399cc LC4C engine platform
KTM has launched the KTM 390 Enduro R in India – Shot by Rohit G Mane for evo India
KTM has launched the all-new KTM 390 Enduro R in India, and prices for the off-road centric motorcycle start from ₹3.36 lakh. An additional variant of the motorcycle with 230mm suspension travel (at both front and rear) will also be available soon. The 390 Enduro R was first unveiled at the 2024 EICMA show in Milan and it is the third bike to be based on the 399cc LC4C platform. Read on to know more about the 390 Enduro R.
The KTM 390 Enduro R ditches the fairing from the 390 Adventure and gets a small LED headlight, while the body panels are smaller too
KTM 390 Enduro R design
The 390 Enduro R gets styling cues that are in line with its elder sibling, the 690 Enduro R, and the styling of the motorcycle highlights its intent of being a motorcycle dedicated to being good at off-roading. The 390 Enduro R ditches the fairing from the 390 Adventure and gets a small LED headlight, while the body panels are smaller too. The body panels also incorporate the same graphic-in-mold technology that is also used on the 390 Adventure, to ensure that falls or brushes against sharp objects don’t take the graphics of the panels. You get a 9-litre fuel tank, in order to make the bike as slim as possible, and you get a firm and narrow single-piece seat. The handlebar is narrower than the one on the Adventure and has been moved forward. You also get a taller 25mm riser and the handlebar stem can be moved forward or backward as well. In terms of equipment, you get a 4.2-inch colour TFT screen. You get a 21-inch spoked wheel at the front and a 18-inch spoked wheel at the rear, and the motorcycle gets a new, off-road-ready gravity die-cast swingarm.
The 390 Enduro R makes use of the WP Apex open cartridge suspension setup – Shot by Rohit G Mane for evo India
KTM 390 Enduro R suspension and brakes
The 390 Enduro R gets a 43mm open cartridge fork with compression and rebound adjustability and 200mm of travel. At the rear, you get an off-centre WP Apex monoshock with 205mm of travel with adjustable rebound, while the preload is adjustable too. The motorcycle comes equipped with 285mm axial Bybre brakes at the front and a 240mm single-piston brake at the rear.
Powering the 390 Enduro R is a 399.03cc LC4C engine – Shot by Rohit G Mane for evo India
KTM 390 Enduro R engine
Powering the 390 Enduro R is a 399cc single-cylinder LC4C engine that produces 45.3bhp of power and 39Nm of torque. You get a stainless steel exhaust design and the engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox, with a power-assisted slipper clutch available on all models. A Quickshifter+ system is available as an option.
KTM 390 Enduro R equipment
The 390 Enduro R gets a 4.2-inch TFT dashboard along with a USB-C port as standard. The dashboard can be controlled via redesigned switchgear which features a 4-way joystick. New switch cubes have been integrated and you also get a dedicated ABS-off switch. You also get Bluetooth connectivity. The Enduro R also comes with selectable ride modes, which includes an Off-Road mode that allows more rear wheel slip, making it easier to lift the front wheel over obstacles. For even more control off-road, the traction control system can also be turned off entirely.
KTM 390 Enduro R price
Prices for the 390 Enduro R start from ₹3.36 lakh, and an additional variant of the motorcycle with 230mm suspension travel (at both front and rear) will also be available on sale soon. This means that it undercuts the prices of the KTM 390 Adventure by roughly ₹31,000 – which could sweeten the value proposition of this motorcycle for buyers.
