Austrian company KTM has broadened its Indian lineup by introducing two new motorcycles. KTM has broadened its Indian lineup by introducing two new motorcycles. After receiving negative feedback for reducing suspension travel in the Indian version of the Enduro R, Austrian company KTM has responded by launching an export-spec version. This new model comes with full-length suspension and is priced at ₹3.54 lakh (ex-showroom).
Before the launch of the export-spec bike, its parent company, Bajaj, had reduced the suspension travel on the KTM 390 Enduro R to 200mm at the front and 205mm at the rear. Although the suspension setup might have been adequate for off-roading, bike enthusiasts preferred the fully-equipped version. Now, they can buy the export variant by paying just ₹15,000 more.
The Export model has a suspension travel of around 230MM at both ends, hence the seat height has gone up by 35mm to 895mm, and the ground clearance has also increased from 253mm to 277mm. Beyond that, the bike is almost the same as the Indian spec version.
The Enduro R is based on the same platform as the KTM 390 Adventure. The new Enduro could be considered as a stripped-down version of the ADV, more than a full-on Enduro bike. The 390 Enduro comes with a smaller 9-litre fuel tank and a slim TFT display, matching its dirt bike-style design. However, it shares the same main frame and engine as the 390 Adventure.
Both bikes are still powered by the same powermill, a 399 cc single-cylinder engine that makes close to 46hp and 39 Nm of Torque. Here is how the bike compares to its contemporary competitors
| Comparison | Kawasaki Versys X 300 | KTM 250 Adventure | Himalayan 450 | Royal Enfield Scram 440 | KTM Enduro R– Export Spec | KTM Adventure 390 |
| Price | Rs 3.80Lakh | Rs , 2,59, 850 ex -Showroom | Rs 2,85,000 To Rs 2,98,000 | 2.08 to 2.15 Lakh Rs | Rs 3,54,500 | 3.41 to 3.64 Lakh Rs |
| Power | a 296 cc liquid cooled parallel twin engine that offers around 40 Ps of power and a | 249.07 CC Engine that Produces 31Ps@ 9250RPM | 452 CC engine with 40.02 PS @8000 RPM | 25.4 PS | 45.37 bhp @ 8500 Rpm | 43.5 Ps |
| Torque | torque output of 26 Nm | 25Nm@ 7250RPM | 40Nm @ 5500 RPM | 34 NM | 39 Nm @ 6500 Rpm | 37 NM |
| Suspension | Suspension Front Telescopic fork, 41 mm, Travel – 130 mm | WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter, 200mm travel Rear Suspension WP APEX Monoshock, 205mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps) | Showa USD 43mm Forks 7.9 in Wheel Travel REAR SUSPENSION: Showa Monoshock with Linkage, 7.9 in Wheel Travel | Inverted Forks/ Monoshock | 43mm WP apex open cartridge fork with 230 mm travel up front. The rear shocks are a WP Apex separate piston shock absorber with 230 mm of travel. | WP Apex Suspension inverted, Open Cartridge Forks- WP Apex Monoshock |
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