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Kawasaki KLX 140 vs KTM 390 Adventure

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki KLX 140 or KTM 390 Adventure? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between KLX 140 and 390 Adventure. Kawasaki KLX 140 Price starts at Rs.4.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 390 Adventure Price starts at Rs.2.81 Lakh (ex-showroom) for X. Kawasaki KLX 140 is 1 cylinder, 144 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas KTM 390 Adventure is a 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, KLX 140 provides a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model), and 390 Adventure has a mileage of 32.7 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki KLX 140 is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas KTM 390 Adventure is available in 4 colours & 3 variants.

KLX 140 vs 390 Adventure

Key HighlightsKawasaki KLX 140KTM 390 Adventure
PriceRs.4.11 LakhRs.2.81 Lakh
Engine Capacity144 cc373.27 cc
PowerN/A42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Mileage/Range14 kmpl32.7 kmpl
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Kawasaki KLX 140 STD bike
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Rs. 4.11 Lakh
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X
Rs. 2.81 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

KLX 140 specifications390 Adventure specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
4.63 Lakh
3.15 Lakh
User Rating
3.7
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.8 Litres
14.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
144 cc
373.27 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

KLX 140 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres390 Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
-
17
Wheel Type
Spoke Wheels
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
1
Front Wheel Size
-
19
Calliper Type
-
Front-4 Piston Radial fixed& Rear-Single Piston Floating Calliper
Braking System
-
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
-
WP APEX USD big-piston forks& 43 mm diameter& 170mm travel
Rear Suspension
Uni-Trak with aluminium single shock; piggyback reservoir; adjustable preload; adjustable compression and rebound damping
WP APEX Monoshock& 177 mm wheel travel
Front Tyre Size
2.75-21
100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size
4.10-18
130/80 - 17
Front Type
-
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
-
230 mm
Rear Type
-
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
-
checkYes

Instrumentation

KLX 140 Instrumentation390 Adventure Instrumentation
Tachometer
-
Digital
Speedometer
-
Digital
Odometer
-
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

KLX 140 Infotainment & Communication390 Adventure Infotainment & Communication
Basic Warranty
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2 Years/30000km

Body & Suspension

KLX 140 Body & Suspension390 Adventure Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Perimeter&Box-Section&High Tensile Steel
Steel Trellis Frame& Powder-coated

Engine & Transmission

KLX 140 Engine & Transmission390 Adventure Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
144 cc
373.27 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder& 4-Stroke& 2-Valves& SOHC
Single Cylinder& 4-Valve& DOHC& F.I. Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.72 kwh
0.096 kwh
Battery Type
-
Maintenance Free
Range
-
474 km/charge
Top Speed
70 kmph
180 kmph
Max Torque
-
37 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Max Power
-
42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Fuelling
Carburetor
-
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 54.4 mm
89 x 60 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
14 kmpl
32.7 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

KLX 140 Comfort & Convenience390 Adventure Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
-
No
Low Battery Indicator
-
1
Average Speed Indicator
-
1
Pillion Footrest
-
1
Under Seat Storage
-
No
Console Type
-
Digital
Start Type
Kick & Self Start
Electric Start

Safety

KLX 140 Safety390 Adventure Safety
Radial Tyres
-
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
1
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
No
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
Wet& Multiple Disc
-

Dimensions & Capacity

KLX 140 Dimensions & Capacity390 Adventure Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2005 mm
2154 mm
Width
790 mm
900 mm
Height
1135 mm
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Wheelbase
1330 mm
1430 mm
Ground Clearance
315 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.8 Litres
14.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.55 Litres
1.7 Litres
Body Type
Dirt
Adventure
Unladden/Kerb Weight
99 kg
177 kg
Seat Height
860 mm
855 mm

Pros & Cons

KLX 140 Pros & Cons390 Adventure Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Design is still very trendy.
  • Disc brakes for both wheels
  • Low seat height
  • Adjustable suspensions & handling settings
  • Availability of spare parts across the country
  • Impeccable handling around the corners
  • Most powerful & lightweight in its segment
  • Tech loaded & a good mid-weight off-road motorcycle
Cons
  • It's heavy on fuel
  • Need More Power
  • No room for stuff
  • Design and looks might not be of everyone’s liking
  • Dizzy low-end torque
  • Heats up pretty quick as compared to the rivals
  • Long term reliability is still a big question mark
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki KLX 140 and KTM 390 Adventure

Transmission

Kawasaki KLX 140 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and 390 Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki KLX 140 has a 5.8 Litres fuel tank with 1135 mm seat height. KTM 390 Adventure has seat height and 14.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki KLX 140 and KTM 390 Adventure Owner Reviews

  • KLX 140 Review
  • 390 Adventure Review
    • NS
      Nutan Singh
      2 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki KLX 140
      3.8
      The best part is the electric start with digital CDI ignition for convenient starts and this is rare.
      Likes (2)
    • DS
      Damodar Singh
      2 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki KLX 140
      3.8
      I love driving this bike on off road as it is specially made for it and which is superb.
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    • KC
      K C Arora
      2 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki KLX 140
      3.4
      The best part is 5.8-litre fuel tank ensures good riding time in the trails.
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    • U
      UVAIS
      28 Days ago
      Review for KTM 390 Adventure
      4.2
      Amazing experience ktm 390 adventure service also great experience stability super performance mileage was average comfort very nice all around well performed bike I’m so happy ? 100/100
      Likes (1)
    • A
      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for KTM 390 Adventure
      2.6
      high suspension and height of the bike is a craze and the design is top notch and more over the instrumental cluster
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    • rs
      rahul soni
      1 Year ago
      Review for KTM 390 Adventure
      5.0
      i have already ... and also this bike very good . this bike have very good performance
      Likes (1)
    • TC
      Tara Chand
      2 Year ago
      Review for KTM 390 Adventure
      4.0
      I think brand would have given spoke wheels.
      Likes (3)
    • SP
      Shobith Pk
      2 Year ago
      Review for KTM 390 Adventure
      4.0
      According to my experience I like the features Loaded with TCS, ABS, TFT screen.
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    Kawasaki KLX 140 and KTM 390 Adventure FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Kawasaki KLX 140?
    The on-road price of Kawasaki KLX 140 is Rs. 4.63 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of KTM 390 Adventure?
    The on-road price of KTM 390 Adventure is Rs. 3.15 Lakh in New Delhi.