T
his is the king of KTM 390s
and the most impactful
orange bike in decades. It's
the first R-worthy "entry-level" bike
from KTM and continues to bring
people into the KTM world at an ap
-
proachable, less-intimidating point.
It offers class-leading comfort,
technology and capability, all while
bringing full-size ADV-machine
performance and tech. And its
sub-$7000 starting price makes it
a ruthless price-war combatant.
A 3D IMU powers advanced
lean-angle-sensitive traction
control and ABS through three
ride modes. The brilliant five-inch,
full-color TFT dash is backed up
by full LED lighting and ride-by-
wire throttle control. You can add
Quickshifter+ and cruise control
for an upcharge.
If you feel an impressive e-suite
is overrated here, this KTM backs
itself up with simple performance.
The bike works across all ADV
terrain. I've ridden in towns, across
freeway expanses, and over
technical trails in Colorado. It has
proven itself a worthy steed.
There are some growing pains,
with EFI mapping and a floppy
kickstand leading the misses. But
with an aggressive development
team pushing updates, it should
just get better from here.
JESSE
ZIEGLER
FAVORITE: 2025 KTM
390 ADVENTURE R
P186
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