KTM has showcased updates to its 390 Adventure R midsize ADV at EICMA 2026. For 2027, the top-spec 390 Adventure R will lose cruise control as a standard feature, as KTM has updated the switchgear on the Adventure R to make cruise control an optional add-on. Whether this change will come to the India-spec Adventure R, time will tell.
The KTM 390 Adventure sits at the top of KTM‘s small-capacity adventure lineup, powered by a 399cc, liquid-cooled LC4C engine producing 45bhp and 39Nm of torque, paired to a six-speed transmission with a slip-and-assist clutch.
390 Adventure R is the most extreme within the 390 Adventure family, with a two-piece lightweight trellis frame, riding on WP Apex fully-adjustable suspension at the front and rear, offering 230mm of travel each. The Adventure R also rides on a 21/17-inch wheel setup intended to handle rough terrain. Unlike the 390 Adventure S, the Adventure R gets increased ground clearance, and spoked wheels wearing tube-type tyres, where the 390 Adventure S gets tubeless tyres.
390 Adventure R comes with a comprehensive tech package, comprising a six-axis IMU, ride-by-wire throttle, multiple ride modes, switchable lean-sensitive traction control, cornering ABS, and KTM’s bi-directional Quickshifter+. The 390 Adventure R also gets a 5-inch full-colour TFT display, with map navigation and smartphone connectivity, as well as dedicated riding modes for off-road riding. Cruise control is also on offer, but , KTM hasn’t confirmed how long the system will be offered as standard.
The 390 Adventure R is currently priced at Rs. 3.87 lakh (ex-showroom), with pricing and launch timeline unavailable for MY2027 as of current.
