KTM 390 Adventure specifications

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Considering your long highway travel distances as well as the fact that you travel with a pillion frequently, an adventure bike should be on the top of your shortlist. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is an excellent road touring machine and if you can manage its heft and size at slower speeds, it should be a fine fit for your use case. In case you want something more affordable and fuel efficient, the 350cc KTM 390 Adventure and TVS Apache RTX 300 are good alternatives to consider. The KTM bike has been around long enough that there are unlikely to be huge surprises in your ownership journey but the RTX is still a fairly new machine. A test ride of these three is the first order of business for you and take your preferred travel companion with you to get an accurate idea of pillion comfort as well.

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Depending on your riding style, there are multiple different options to choose from in the segment you're looking at. If you're looking for a quick and sporty machine, then the 350cc Triumph Speed 400, KTM 390 Duke and Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 make good sense because they have energetic performance as well as good comfort (the KTM bike will be a little less comfy than the Triumph bike in this one regard, but will have more performance). On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you prefer to ride in an unhurried fashion, then look no further than the Royal Enfield Classic / Bullet 350, Honda CB350 models and Triumph Speed T4. These bikes have great comfort and should also be reliable in the long run.If you want something that prioritizes comfort and utility over all else, then an adventure bike is the way to go. You have the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, TVS Apache RTX 300 and KTM 390 Adventure models (with both 350cc and 399cc motors, depending on your needs and budgetary restrictions) in this class. In our opinion, as an all-rounder, nothing can match the versatility of the Himalayan and if you're comfortable with its size, this is definitely an option worth considering. As always, first decide what form factor appeals to you the most and will suit your usage best and then accordingly take test rides based on that before making your decision.

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Considering your requirements, bikes like the Royal Enfield Classic / Bullet 350, Honda CB350, Himalayan 450, KTM 390 Adventure, and TVS Apache RTX 300 will be good options to consider. Be sure to take test rides of all before making a decision.

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While the latest KTM 390 Adventure might seem like a hardcore rally machine, it is actually quite a nice highway tourer. It has a punchy engine, comfortable ergonomics and good suspension comfort. Add to that the fact that it now has cruise control, and this has the potential to be a very nice touring bike at this price point. Since you are mostly riding on the road, we'd recommend going for the 390 Adventure X with the alloy wheels and 19-inch front wheel, as that will be the more road-friendly machine and also a whole lot more affordable. At this price point, even the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 warrants serious consideration. It too has strong performance, great comfort and an even better tank range with its big 17L fuel tank, which will comein handy on long trips. One thing to bear in mind is that the Himalayan is quite a bit heavier than the 390 Adventure, especially when picking it up off the side stand and at slower speeds, when its top-heavy nature comes into play. Take a test ride of both to see which is the better fit for you.

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Since you haven't specified what your budget or your preferred style of motorcycle is, we'll give you a list of diverse options. In the ADV space, you can look at the TVS Apache RTX 300, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, and any of the 250 / KTM 390 Adventure models, depending on the sort of power you want and your budget. In the neo-retro space, you can look at the Royal Enfield Classic / Bullet 350 models and the Honda CB350 trio at the lower end of the scale, and the Interceptor 650 if you want something bigger.If you want a sporty naked motorcycle, the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 and the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 will fit the bill. Do take exhaustive test rides of all machines you shortlist before putting your money down.