They say you can’t have it both ways. The KTM 390 ENDURO R is here to prove them wrong. With lightweight handling and punchy performance, this middleweight bruiser owns every avenue between the city grid and the deepest forest trail. Packed with state-of-the-art rider aids and aggressive enduro-inspired styling, nothing stands in its way.
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Boasting the latest generation of KTM's LC4c engine, the KTM 390 ENDURO R features a compact, 399 cc single-cylinder powerplant, churning out impressive power and effortless acceleration. This makes it ideal for charging through motorway traffic or up steep, gravel mountain passes.
Finding that perfect balance when attacking your favorite stretch of dirt or for added comfort around town is easy, thanks to the KTM 390 ENDURO R's adjustable suspension, brake and clutch levers, and footrests - not to mention a complete PowerPart catalog filled with performance - and style-enhancing add-ons.
With an ergo triangle inspired by its trusted and beloved 690 siblings, the KTM 390 ENDURO R boasts aggressive, offroad-read bodywork and a compact 9L metal fuel tank perfectly styled for easy off-road action. The bodywork is also made from proven, flexible, and long-lasting PP plastic materials better suited for off-roading and aggressive riding.
The KTM 390 ENDURO R comes with premium looks and a striking graphic design as standard. Thanks to proven in-mold graphics, it looks the part and can handle anything the outdoors throws at it.
The H42 TFT dashboard takes prime position ahead of the rider, featuring a unique, specially-designed user interface to suit the compact screen size. Made from bonded glass, the 4.2" TFT screen also boasts a special coating and polarisation to reduce glare and increase visibility in all lighting conditions. Riders can also access music, incoming calls, turn-by-turn navigation, and Ride modes via the dashboard - with a USB-C port for device charging duties.
Tearing a deep gash into the night, the KTM 390 ENDURO R is equipped with powerful LED lights taken from its bigger brother, the KTM 690 ENDURO R. These lights not only work when the world becomes dark but also provide improved visibility when navigating heavy traffic or misty road conditions.
The new design features a 2-piece construction composed of a steel trellis main frame and a bolt-on steel trellis subframe. The frame design is not only intended to enhance overall aesthetics but also to improve vehicle dynamics by increasing torsional rigidity, delivering better agility, and providing enhanced chassis feedback on both tarmac and dirt tracks.
A gravity die-cast swingarm has been specifically developed for the KTM 390 ENDURO R and provides a sturdy and durable platform for the rear suspension system. Featuring a direct shock absorber mount offset to the side, it creates additional space for the unique exhaust system.
Upfront, a 43 mm WP APEX open cartridge fork with 230 mm travel keeps things in check, with adjustable compression and rebound in 30 easy clicks to easy adjustment. On the rear, any big hits are handled by a WP APEX Separate piston shock absorber with 230 mm of travel. The shock is also rebound adjustable with 20 clicks on the fly, while preload adjustment can be taken care of with a tool.
Emphasising its undeniable offroad character, the KTM 390 ENDURO R boasts spoked 21" front and 18" rear wheels.
Pulling out all the stops, the KTM 390 ENDURO R is equipped with a 285 mm brake disc and Bybre caliper up front and a 240 mm brake disc and single-piston caliper at the rear. These are supported by KTM's proven ABS technology for added safety, but this can also be disabled completely for added agility offroad.
With an ergo-triangle inspired by its bigger brother, the KTM 690 ENDURO R, the KTM 390 ENDURO R features an aggressive handlebar shape, upright seating angle, and generous space for easy on-bike mobility.
Taking inspiration from the KTM EXC range but with added comfort for longer commutes or trips, the KTM 390 ENDURO R has a single-piece flat seat design for easy on-board mobility and when standing on the pegs.
All-new, grippy footrests ensure riders have an uninterrupted foothold when banging through the gears or carving up a muddy track. These are also adjustable in two positions.
The KTM 390 ENDURO R boasts a Bosch 10.3MB Modulator, which is the brain responsible for its impressive ABS system. This enables standard ABS and an OFFROAD ABS option for dirt applications. However, should you want more control and better "skidablity*. The dedicated ABS-off button allows all ABS to be disabled.
The KTM 390 ENDURO R offers its pilots a selection of RIDE MODES to best suit whatever conditions they find themselves in. STREET Mode is activated as standard, and OFFROAD Mode is for when the tarmac ends. All RIDE MODES and ABS settings are easily toggled via the TFT display.
| ENGINE | |
|---|---|
| DESIGN | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine |
| DISPLACEMENT | 398.7 cm³ |
| POWER | 45 PS |
| TORQUE | 39 Nm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6-speed |
| CO₂ EMISSIONS | 78 g/km |
| COOLING | Liquid-cooled |
| ENGINE CYLINDER | Single cylinder |
| EMS | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| ENGINE OIL | Motorex Formula 4T 15W/50 |
| ENGINE STROKE | 4-stroke |
| SUSPENSION | |
|---|---|
| FRONT SUSPENSION | WP APEX open cartridge 43 mm |
| REAR SUSPENSION | WP APEX split piston |
| SUSPENSION TRAVEL (FRONT) | 230 mm |
| SUNPENSION TRAVEL (REAR) | 230 mm |
| FRONT SUSPENSION ADDITION | Comp. and Reb. Adjustable - 30 clicks |
| REAR SUSPENSION SETTING | Preload with top ring |
| REAR SUSPENSION ADDITION | Preload with top ring and Reb. with 20 clicks |
| CHASSIS | |
|---|---|
| FRONT BRAKE DISC DIAMETER | 285 mm |
| REAR BRAKE DISC DIAMETER | 240 mm |
| FRONT BRAKE | Bybre axial floating callipers with 2 pistons |
| REAR BRAKE | Bybre floating calliper with 1 piston |
| CHAIN | 520 X-Ring |
| FRAME DESIGN | Steel trellis frame, powder-coated |
| STEERING HEAD ANGLE | 62.9° |
| REAR SUBFRAME DESIGN | Bolt-on steel trellis frame, powder-coated |
| TRAIL | 107 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 1,475 mm |
| DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| SEAT HEIGHT | 890 mm |
| TANK CAPACITY | Approx. 9 L |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 272 mm |
| WEIGHT (WITHOUT FUEL) | 159 kg |
| WEIGHT FULLY FUELED | 165 kg |
| FRONT WHEEL DIMENSIONS | 1.85 x 21" |
| REAR WHEEL DIMENSIONS | 2.5 x 18" |
