KTM 250 and 390 Adventure motorbikes have become more expensive
What's the story
Due to an increase in costs of raw materials, Austrian automaker KTM has hiked the prices of its 250 Adventure and 390 Adventure motorcycles in India. Following this price-revision, the two-wheelers have become costlier by up to Rs. 6,236 and now start at Rs. 2.54 lakh. As for the highlights, the vehicles have a sporty design and run on BS6-compliant engines. Here's our roundup.
Design
The bikes have an all-LED lighting setup
The KTM 250 Adventure and 390 Adventure have an off-road-friendly design, featuring a sloping fuel tank with extensions, a stepped-up seat, an upswept exhaust, and an adjustable windscreen. The bikes have a digital instrument console, a full-LED setup for lighting, and ride on blacked-out alloy wheels. The 250 Adventure and 390 Adventure have a dry weight of 156kg and 162kg, respectively.
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They run on BS6 engines paired to a 6-speed gearbox
The KTM 250 Adventure draws power from a BS6-compliant 248.7cc liquid-cooled engine that makes 29.6hp/24Nm and the 390 Adventure is powered by a 373.2cc mill that generates 43hp/37Nm. Both the motors are linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Safety
For safety, they offer disc brakes and dual-channel ABS
To ensure the rider's safety, the KTM 250 Adventure and 390 Adventure are equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with dual-channel ABS to avoid skidding on the roads while braking. Suspension duties on the motorcycles are taken care of by WP 43mm upside-down front forks and WP shock absorber on the rear end.
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KTM 250 Adventure and 390 Adventure: Pricing
Following the latest revision in price, the KTM 250 Adventure motorbike carries a price-tag of Rs. 2,54,483 while the 390 Adventure sports a price-figure of Rs. 3,16,601 (both prices, ex-showroom, Delhi).