Review KTM 390 Adventure R (2026)
The Most Radical A2 Adventure Bike in the Segment—21-Inch Front, 272 mm Ground Clearance, 176 kg
Uncompromisingly off-road focused, the 390 Adventure R comes with 21/18-inch wire-spoke wheels, 230 mm of suspension travel at both ends, 272 mm of ground clearance, fully adjustable WP APEX suspension, Offroad ABS, switchable traction control, a 14-liter tank, and a 176 kg curb weight. High-revving engine character. Riders who understand that and know how to use it get the most versatile A2 adventure bike on the market.
As of: April 14, 2026 | Tested model: KTM 390 Adventure R (2026) | Price: EUR 7,749
Engine: 45 hp, 39 Nm, Rev-Hungry—Know That Going In and It Is Great Fun
The single-cylinder engine from the 390 Duke also powers the Adventure R: 398.7 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, Bosch EMS with Ride-by-Wire, and Euro 5+. It produces 45 hp at 9,000 rpm and 39 Nm at 7,000 rpm. This is where the assessment needs to be clear: the engine wants revs. Below roughly 5,500 rpm, not much happens. Above that, it spins up with an enjoyably lively character. In everyday riding, that means shifting, working actively, and choosing the right gear. Riders coming from an engine with a broad tpwvliuoswgpdeocahtzeqxlvmvupiupxwawuqtuikqsfybfxywomfgciqldxduwmvmtagkhnoacxstozobqvqutsjixmogjqxarximxxwcwzzbwdofwcrmjpptdotsfelemyoxyklplfueqlgbespgwqoowxxkdjijnrxcwyyanxwltjhisrrdqcyvchsxw
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