The KTM 390 Adventure Is Finally Adventure Ready!

The KTM 390 Adventure’s true off-road potential has always been limited to light trails due to its alloy wheel setup and gear ratios. Sure, changing the sprocket size to increase the bike’s bottom-end performance is an easy fix, but what about its wheels? Well, the 390 Adventure will finally be able to unleash its true off-road prowess thanks to the introduction of spoked wheels which will be offered as part of KTM’s powerpart catalogue.

The kit includes everything you need to convert from standard cast wheels to spoke rims, including disc brakes for both ends and a rear sprocket. What isn’t clear is the size of the rear sprocket and the price for the entire setup. Nonetheless, swapping the current alloy wheels for spoked rims should ensure the best balance between stiffness and flexibility, thus offering more confidence off the beaten path.

The 390 Adventure shares the same engine as the 390 Duke - a BS6-compliant 373cc engine dishing out 43.4PS at 9000rpm and 37Nm at 7000rpm. The motor comes mated to a 6-speed transmission using a quickshifter.

KTM has also been working on local solutions to provide cost-effective alternatives for your luggage mounting needs while touring. The Powerparts catalogue of Mattighofen includes panniers, tail bag, tank bag and saddlebags for the 390 Adventure. More details here.