KTM will launch the 390 Enduro R in India on April 11. The 390 Enduro R is an off-road focused motorcycle which shares a large part of its underpinnings with the new 390 Adventure.
- KTM 390 Enduro R will rival Kawasaki KLX230 upon launch
- Adjustable suspension, 21/18-inch wheels standard
- Will be priced below top 390 Adventure
KTM 390 Enduro R price expectations, changes for India
390 Enduro R gets adjustable suspension, 21/18-inch spoke wheels
The KTM 390 Enduro R is powered by the familiar liquid-cooled, 399cc, single-cylinder engine making the same 46hp and 39Nm of torque as the Duke and Adventure models. The main frame and swingarm are shared with the latest-gen 390 Adventure. In line with its off-road orientation, the 390 Enduro R has a smaller 285mm front disc brake mated to the same 240mm rear brake disc as seen on the Adventure.
But for the India-spec 390 Enduro R, Bajaj has used the same suspension units as are seen on the 390 Adventure. This means you get 200mm/205mm (F/R) of suspension travel. This has resulted in the 390 Enduro R having a seat height of 860mm, down from the towering 890mm perch of the internationally-sold model. In the process, ground clearance has also gone down from 272mm to 253mm on the India-spec bike.
The rest of the bike is the same as sold overseas with minimal yet purposeful bodywork, a small TFT display and a 9 litre fuel tank. At 177kg, the 390 Enduro R is 5-6kg lighter than the 390 Adventure models.
Coming to its price, the KTM 390 Enduro R will slot in between the 390 Adventure X and the 390 Adventure when it launches. At this price point, its only rival will be the lighter and less powerful Kawasaki KLX230.
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