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KTM 390 Adventure: The Perfect Companion For Long Drives & Touring
India is known for its long distance motorcycling journeys and the gorgeous landscapes that the country has to offer. It isn’t just Indians, but people all over the world plan to do at least one very long bike trip on Indian roads. And for those journeys, your ride is your most important companion, and the right motorcycle makes all the difference. With that said, the KTM 390 Adventure surely stands out as the best bike for long drives, and the perfect companion for touring, and also tread those unpaved roads.
As fantastic and rideable as most roads are, there are a lot more unexplored, unpaved terrains that the KTM 390 Adventure does not shy from. Instead, the ADV assures the rider, “Hey, when the adventure calls, you answer. I got you.”
The KTM 390 Duke, which is also one of the best naked bikes in India, takes care of the city and sporty riding. Just like that, the 390 Adventure, the Duke’s sibling, takes care of the highways and off roads. That said, it is a pretty great companion for everyday city riding as it is pretty light and agile to navigate through traffic and busy roads. This makes it a well balanced motorcycle, good for daily as well as long riding trips.
Sure, it is an adventure bike and sits pretty tall, but in terms of performance, it is no less than a racing bike. It gets the same 373.27cc single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine as the KTM RC 390, which is inspired by KTM‘s MotoGP race bike. This engine makes 43.5 horsepower at 9000 rpm and 37Nm at 7000 rpm, which makes it one of the most powerful and exciting adventure bikes in India, in this segment. Thanks to its high revving nature, this motor is very exciting to ride out on the highways as it not only maintains fast triple digit speeds easily, but also aids in quick overtakes. The high performing engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox that comes with KTM’s Quickshifter+ which makes gearless shifting a thing of absolute convenience.
Apart from a fun and capable engine, what else makes a motorcycle the best bike for long drives? Well, the ergonomics and comfort would be the most crucial here. The raised and wide handlebars, paired with the mildly rear-set footpegs put the rider in a comfortable riding position. Adding to that is the well padded seat for the rider and pillion for optimum comfort on long rides. All of this ensures that the rider does not feel any fatigue and can keep going for hours.
Even carrying luggage on this bike is a hassle-free experience, thanks to the luggage rack that extends out at the tail which works as a grab rail as well as a rack. This allows riders to easily attach panniers or a top box for more storage.
Taking the comfort to another level is the fully adjustable 43mm WP Apex inverted fork up front which offers a blissful 170mm of travel, and a fully adjustable WP Apex monoshock with 177mm wheel travel. This suspension travel along with the massive ground clearance of 200mm ensures that the bike can go over any pothole, and off road terrain without making the rider feel any discomfort. Oh, and because the suspension is adjustable, any type of rider can just adjust the suspension according to their liking and ride off into the sunset.
With a whole deck of electronics and features, the KTM 390 Adventure is also one of the safest bikes in the segment and also the most feature-loaded. Out on your explorations, if you require any on-the-go data, the KTM 390 Adventure provides it via a full colour TFT display with smartphone connectivity, that can be controlled via intuitive switchgear on the handlebar.
Adding to the safety and electronics are the multiple ride modes for different riding styles and terrains, including off road mode which allows you to switch off the rear wheel ABS for off road riding and sliding. It also gets a traction control system which regulates wheel spins when in sketchy situations, avoiding any unforeseen incidents. Lastly, it also gets cornering ABS, allowing the riders to apply brakes even during a mid corner. That’s right, mid corner braking with confidence.
Unlike its smaller sibling, the KTM 200 Duke, which is also the best bike under 2 lakh in India, the KTM 390 Adventure has a much larger appeal and looks like a proper ADV motorcycle. The sharp body panels, knuckle guards, adjustable windscreen and upswept exhaust are all done tastefully to not just ensure great performance but also good looks.
Lastly, the KTM 390 Adventure comes in three different flavours for the riders to choose from — Spoke Wheel variant which is fully kitted out with spoke wheels and adjustable suspension for hardcore off-road riding. The 390 Adventure X gets rid of most of the electronics and strips down the price of the bike significantly. And the standard 390 Adventure variant that offers a good balance of everything.
