Which bike is better KTM 250 Adventure [2022] or KTM 390 Adventure [2021]?

According to our average user rating, KTM 250 Adventure [2022] has a score of 4.7/5 while KTM 390 Adventure [2021] is rated 4.6/5.

Which bike among KTM 250 Adventure [2022] and KTM 390 Adventure [2021] is cheaper?

KTM 250 Adventure [2022] is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier KTM 250 Adventure [2022] or KTM 390 Adventure [2021]?

KTM 250 Adventure [2022] is heavier (177 kg) than KTM 390 Adventure [2021] (163 kg).

KTM 250 Adventure [2022] vs KTM 390 Adventure [2021]

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 250 Adventure [2022] and KTM 390 Adventure [2021]. The ex-showroom price of KTM 250 Adventure [2022] is ₹ 2,36,318 and KTM 390 Adventure [2021] is ₹ 3,28,802. KTM 250 Adventure [2022] is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and KTM 390 Adventure [2021] is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between KTM 250 Adventure [2022] and KTM 390 Adventure [2021].

250 Adventure [2022] vs 390 Adventure [2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	250 Adventure [2022]	390 Adventure [2021]
Price	₹ 2,36,318	₹ 3,28,802
Capacity	248 cc	373 cc
Power	29.5 bhp @ 9000 rpm	42.3 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	--	28 kmpl

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₹ 3,28,802

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	29.5 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	42.3 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	248	373
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	89
Stroke (mm)	61.1	60
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	12.5 : 1	12.6:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Slipper Clutch (PASC)	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.5	14.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.9	3.5
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	406
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	28
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	140	170-180

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Switchable ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	230
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Front-4 Piston Radial fixed, Rear-Single Piston Floating Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90	100/90
Rear Tyre Size	130/80	130/80
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Front Suspension	WP Apex 43	WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension	WP APEX - Monoshock	WP APEX Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	177	163
Overall Length (mm)	2,154	2,154
Overall Width (mm)	900	900
Overall Height (mm)	1,263	1,400
Wheelbase (mm)	1,430	1,430
Ground Clearance (mm)	200	200
Seat Height (mm)	855	855
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder-coated	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder-coated

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000	30000

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V 8Ah	12 V 8 AH
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	TFT Display	TFT Display

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Excellent seating comfort
- 250cc has good top-end power
- Equipped with modern features
- Loaded with safety electronics like TCS, ABS
- Priced quite well
- Excellent touring motorcycle
Could be better
- Misses out on full TFT display
- Can’t do hardcore off-road
- Front brake could have been better
- Misses out on spoke wheels
- Engine misses out on low-end torque
- Not a full blown adventure bike

Colors


Available Colours	Electronic Orange Factory Racing Blue	Orange White

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(7 ratings) 3 reviews	4.6(107 ratings) 40 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.7	4.7
Reliability	4.7	4.6
Service Experience	5.0	4.6

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