KTM has officially increased the prices of its popular adventure motorcycles — the 390 Adventure and 390 Adventure X. The revision comes right after the festive season and months after KTM temporarily absorbed the higher GST.

New Ex-Showroom Prices (India)

KTM 390 Adventure

Old Price: ₹3.68 lakh

New Price: ₹3.95 lakh

Difference: +₹27,000

KTM 390 Adventure X

Old Price: ₹3.04 lakh

New Price: ₹3.26 lakh

Difference: +₹22,410

Why Did KTM Increase the Prices?

1️⃣ GST 2.0 Impact (Major Reason)

• The government increased GST for motorcycles above 350cc to 40%.
• KTM initially absorbed this shock to maintain competitive pricing.
• Now, the brand has passed part of the tax burden to customers.

2️⃣ Post-Festive Market Adjustment

• KTM avoided price hikes during Diwali to boost sales.
• With festive demand over, the company has realigned pricing with new tax norms.

3️⃣ Rising Input & Hardware Costs

• Premium components like ride-by-wire, traction control, and cornering ABS increase production cost.
• Higher global material prices also contribute.

What Stays the Same? (No Mechanical Changes)

Despite the price bump, KTM has not made any mechanical or feature changes to either model.

🏍 KTM 390 Adventure – Key Highlights

• 373.2cc liquid-cooled engine
• 43 bhp / 37 Nm
• Cornering ABS & MTC
• TFT screen
• Alloy wheels (spoke-wheel variant discontinued earlier)

🏍 KTM 390 Adventure X – Key Highlights

• Same engine
• No traction control / cornering ABS
• LCD screen
• Budget-friendly ADV for touring beginners

How Does This Affect Buyers?

✔ On-Road Costs Go Up

Higher GST + price increase means the 390 Adventure is inching toward premium ADV territory.

✔ Value Proposition Shifts

• The gap between the ADV X and the full-spec ADVs reduces.
• Rivals now look more attractive at similar or lower prices.'

Competitor Comparison (Price Range)

The KTM 390 Adventure and Adventure X face strong competition in the Indian ADV segment.

BMW G 310 GS is priced at ₹3.30 lakh and offers premium brand appeal, but it delivers comparatively lower power.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes in at ₹2.85–3.05 lakh, offering excellent value with its new Sherpa 450 platform, modern features, and strong off-road capability.

Hero XPulse 4V, priced between ₹1.49 lakh and ₹1.75 lakh, remains the most budget-friendly ADV option, ideal for beginners and light trail riding.

Yezdi Adventure, at around ₹2.20 lakh, provides a rugged design and an affordable alternative for touring and off-roading.

Should You Still Buy One? (Expert Opinion)

👍 Buy if you want:

• Top-tier performance in the 400cc ADV segment
• Electronic aids like traction control & cornering ABS
• Premium touring capability

🤔 Wait / Rethink if:

• Budget is tight — the Himalayan 450 is now a stronger value choice
• You want spoke wheels or hardcore off-roading setup
• You expect a facelift — the next-gen 390 ADV is rumoured for 2026

Final Verdict

The KTM 390 Adventure series remains one of the most capable and feature-packed ADVs in India, but the latest price hike slightly weakens its value-for-money appeal. The models still excel in performance, refinement, and electronics, making them favorites among touring enthusiasts. However, buyers should now compare alternatives more seriously before committing.