KTM 390 Adventure vs BMW F900XR

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 390 Adventure and BMW F900XR. The ex-showroom price of KTM 390 Adventure is ₹ 3,03,520 and BMW F900XR is ₹ 10,50,000. KTM 390 Adventure is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and BMW F900XR is available in 1 colour and 2 variants. 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 390 Adventure and BMW F900XR.

390 Adventure vs F900XR Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	390 Adventure	F900XR
Price	₹ 3,03,520	₹ 10,50,000
Capacity	373 cc	895 cc
Power	42.3 bhp	103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	28 kmpl	--

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390 Adventure

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 3,03,520
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F900XR

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₹ 10,50,000
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390 Adventure
Standard
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F900XR
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	42.3 bhp	103.25 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	37 Nm	92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	373	895
Cylinders	1	2
Bore (mm)	89	86
Stroke (mm)	60	77
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	12.6:1	13.1 : 1
Ignition	--	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Water Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated	Wet-Multiple-disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.5	15.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	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)	--	200

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	265
Calliper Type	Front-4 Piston Radial fixed, Rear-Single Piston Floating Calliper	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre Size	130/80	180/55 ZR 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	WP APEX 43	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock	Cast aluminum dual swing arm, central spring strut

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	--	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,154	2,160
Overall Width (mm)	900	860
Overall Height (mm)	1,400	1,320
Wheelbase (mm)	1,430	1,521
Ground Clearance (mm)	200	--
Seat Height (mm)	855	825
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder-coated	Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	Yes	Yes
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	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	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	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
Electric System	--	--
Battery	12 V 8 AH	12 V / 12 Ah, Maintenance-free
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillight
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Loaded with safety electronics like TCS, ABS
- Priced quite well
- Excellent touring motorcycle
- 895cc engine is loaded with torque
- Equipped with top-spec safety electronics
- Extremely comfortable on long rides
Could be better
- Misses out on spoke wheels
- Engine misses out on low-end torque
- Not a full blown adventure bike
- Expensive after-sales
- Limited sales, service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Orange White	Light White

Reviews

Overall rating
4.4(61 ratings)
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5.0(2 ratings)
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Locust Beast
The KTM 390ADV is a powerful Adventure Machine at this price range. First owner of KT
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