KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Global-spec KTM 390 Enduro R launched in India at Rs 3.54 lakhs ex-showroom
- Gets longer travel suspension and increased ground clearance
- Powertrain retained in its original form
The Austrian bikemaker, KTM, has been toying around with the products here in India and updating its portfolio with much-desired features and acting on customer feedback. Next in line is the KTM 390 Enduro R, which was launched not so long ago with a toned-down Indian-spec version, has been updated with the internationally available model with some very crucial hardware components. Priced at Rs. 3.53,825 lakhs ex-showroom, check out what more it brings to the mix along with the extra cost. But before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.
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Global-Spec KTM 390 Enduro R Launched In India
One of the most notable enhancements on the Global-Spec KTM 390 Enduro R model is its suspension setup. It now features a generous 230mm of travel at both ends, compared to the 200mm front and 205mm rear travel on the India-spec bike. That alone should help it handle much rougher terrain with ease. The bike still uses a 43mm USD front fork with 30 levels of damping adjustability, while the rear monoshock continues to offer 20-step tuning options.Thanks to this longer-travel suspension, the ground clearance has also gone up, now at 277mm (from 253mm), making it better suited for aggressive trail riding.
Naturally, the seat height has risen too, now at 895mm (previously 860mm), which may be a challenge for shorter riders, but a welcome change for hardcore off-roaders. Despite being off-road focused, the 390 Enduro R doesn't skimp on tech. It features an all-LED lighting setup, a 4.2-inch colour TFT dash with turn-by-turn navigation, a USB-C charging port, and adjustable clutch and brake levers, making it just as modern and connected as its street-oriented siblings. It retains the same steel trellis frame and a 9-litre fuel tank. Braking duties are managed by a 285mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear, both with floating calipers. The dual-channel ABS also includes an off-road mode and can be completely disabled if needed.
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Retained Powertrain
Mechanically, the bike continues to be powered by the same 398.63cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine seen on the 390 Duke and 390 Adventure series. It churns out 46PS at 8,500rpm and 39Nm at 6,500rpm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. As before, riders get a slipper clutch, a bidirectional quickshifter, traction control, ride-by-wire, and selectable ride modes for better control when venturing off the paved roads.
Verdict
The updates come at a small premium of around Rs. 17,000 over the India-spec version, but for off-road enthusiasts, the added capability and better hardware may easily justify the cost. With the Global-Spec 390 Enduro R, KTM seems to have finally delivered the rugged, dual-sport machine Indian riders were asking for, one that feels much closer to its international counterpart in both form and function.
