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KTM 390 Adventure R - 2026 Specifications and Reviews
The 2026 KTM 390 Adventure R is a lightweight adventure bike designed for budget-conscious riders seeking accessible off-road capability. Its liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, long-travel suspension, and nimble steel trellis frame deliver genuine trail-ready performance ideal for beginners and intermediate riders exploring unpaved terrain and adventure touring.
2026
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Max Torque | 39 Nm |
| Max Power | 45 PS |
| Capacity | 398.7 cm³ |
| Engine Type | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wet Weight | 165 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 272 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 l |
| Seat Height | 870 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1481 mm |
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KTM 390 Adventure R dimensions and frame | |
| Rear Travel | 230 mm |
| Front Travel | 230 mm |
| Rear Suspension | WP APEX split piston |
| Front Suspension | WP APEX open cartridge 43mm |
| Trail | 110 mm |
| Frame | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
| Rear Brakes | Bybre floating caliper 1 piston |
| Front Brakes | Bybre axial floating calipers with 2 pistons |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
44 hp
Peak Power
5.8s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track35%
City60%
Cornering75%
Daily Riding65%
Touring62%
Passenger40%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Well suited to riders from intermediate skill upward who want a genuinely capable small-displacement adventure bike, including newer riders drawn to its light weight and manageable power. |
| Purpose | Built primarily for mixed on- and off-road adventure riding, with real dirt capability rather than just cosmetic ADV styling. |
| Rider Fit | The low 165 kg wet weight and long suspension travel make it approachable, though the tall 870 mm seat height and 272 mm ground clearance favor riders of average to above-average leg length. |
| Character | A lightweight, single-cylinder adventure bike that rewards playful, momentum-based riding over outright speed, feeling nimble on trails and eager to change direction. |
| Not Ideal For | Not the right choice for riders seeking high-speed touring comfort, large-capacity torque, or a plush ride for two-up long-distance travel. |
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