Review KTM 390 Adventure X (2026)

Less Off-Road, Lower Price, More Everyday Usability

The 390 Adventure X is the road-oriented sister model to the 390 Adventure R: the same 45-hp 399 cc single-cylinder engine and the same warranty, but with 19/17-inch cast wheels, 200 mm of non-adjustable suspension travel, an 825 mm seat height instead of 870 mm, Continental TKC 70 tires instead of Mitas E07+, and no Offroad ABS. In return, it costs roughly EUR 1,400 to EUR 2,000 less than the R. For riders who spend most of their time on asphalt, occasionally ride gravel, and have no serious off-road plans, the Adventure X is the more sensible choice.

As of: July 17, 2026 | Model: KTM 390 Adventure X (2026; 399 cc single; Adventure/Touring; A2/A) | Manufacturer: KTM AG, Mattighofen, Austria; Bajaj Auto | Price in Germany: dealer listings approx. EUR 5,400–6,000; confirm with dealer | Stationary noise: not published | Warranty: up to 4 years Premium Manufacturer Warranty from MY2025

 

The KTM 390 Adventure X is new to the lineup for 2026 and replaces the previous base model in the 390 Adventure range. KTM has split the 390 Adventure into two clearly defined directions: the R for off-road enthusiasts and the X for everyday riders. Same engine. Same warranty. Different priorities.

A KTM dealer road test summarized it neatly: less spectacular than the R, but the more sensible choice for many riders. That is the Adventure X buying argument. It is not about what the motorcycle can theoretically do, but what most owners actually ride: city streets, backroadswdveujxvnbasxnufftyoblzsphnvflfeloecbloqmczqrkmghxmzvuzqckvhexopoyambwtcrcmupbcrrehcrcoaawtgsttml

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