Steel spokes in the aluminium rims replace the cast alloy rims.
Helps improve off-road performance. Spokes allow for tubed tyres, not tubeless ones.
390 Adventure SW suspension
Front and rear suspension is now adjustable Front for compression and rebound Rear for rebound and preload
Adventure 390 SW Performance
No worry about alloy damage, spokes are more durable off road. Suspension allows to soften or stiffen the ride Capable on and off-road with a few clicks.
Adventure 390 SW price and verdict
Rs 3.6 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) Great performance but tubed tyres are difficult to fix if you get a puncture, which is something to consider.
KTM 390 Adventure-X
Misses out on TFT display Quickshifter Traction control Riding modes Metzeler Tourance tyres
390 Adventure-X performance
Rides similarly to the standard 390 Adventure. ABS can be turned off at the rear. MRF tyres feel decent. Novices will have to ride cautiously in wet or gravelly conditions.
KTM 390 Adventure-X Price and Verdict
Rs 2.8 lakh (ex-showroom) A good deal if you want all the performance and touring capability of the 390 ADV sans most electronic frills.