KTM 390 Adventure 2023: new liveries and a version with spoked wheels [PHOTO]

La KTM 390 Adventure it is a compact and versatile motorcycle. For the 2023 this example features renewed graphics that accentuate its sportiness and a new version has been introduced designed for off-road enthusiasts, equipped with spoked wheels in black anodized aluminum of different sizes: 19 inches in front and 17 inches behind.

The motorcycle

La KTM 390 Adventure for the 2023, like other models of the Austrian brand, presents refined solutions, starting from the LED headlights and the 5-inch color instrument display. Bosch electronics evolved to support the latest systems are highlighted. The accelerator control is Ride by Wire, as well as Cornering ABS, the OFFROAD mode with the relative OFFROAD ABS, Traction Control and management carried out via a button panel linked to the handlebar block located on the left.
According to the information, the weight is limited to 172 kg with a full tank, which can contain 14,5 liters of fuel, furthermore the minimum height of the saddle reaches altitude 830 millimeters. By consulting the selection of KTM PowerParts it is possible to intensify the aesthetic rendering of the model and also the performance.
The bike is equipped with a WP APEX suspension package, consisting of a 43 mm fork and mono-shock that can be managed in compression, rebound and preload. The braking system is made up of BYBRE solutions with a 320 mm front disc with four-piston caliper and another 230 mm rear one. The spoked wheels of the new off-road version are fitted with Continental TKC 70 tyres, for greater support on off-road sections.
The model, as always, is characterized by a resistant and lightweight steel trellis frame, which is associated with a removable rear subframe.

Motor

The propulsive heart is of the single-cylinder type, a 4-stroke example from 373 cc with double overhead camshaft, 46 mm throttle body, countershaft to dampen vibrations, electronic injection and four valves, which is combined with an anti-slipper clutch.
The power vertex reaches i 44 horses at 9.000 rpm with a torque of 37 Nm at 7.000 rpm. It can also be driven by those in possession of an A2 driving licence.

Availability and figures

The renewed KTM 390 Adventure is expected at the KTM dealer network upon departure since February. The colors are matched to the version with die-cast alloy wheels Black / Orange e Blue / Orange, then to the variant with spoked rims a livery Orange.
For the version with die-cast alloy wheels the selling price including VAT, FC, is 7.411 euros; while for the example with spoked wheels a figure of 7.911 euros is indicated, VAT included, FC

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