KTM 390 Enduro R specifications, dimensions and price
KTM · Dual-sport
The KTM 390 Enduro R is KTM's street-legal 398.7cc dual-sport: a single rated at 45 PS and 39 Nm with a six-speed gearbox. Its seat is very tall and the tank is small, and KTM prices it at $6,049 plus destination.
KTM 390 Enduro R
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Engine | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine |
| Displacement | 398.7cc |
| Bore x stroke | 89 mm x 64 mm (3.5 in x 2.52 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.6:1 |
| Fuel system | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | 520 X-Ring |
| Front suspension | WP APEX open cartridge 43mm |
| Front suspension travel | 230 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX Split Piston |
| Rear suspension travel | 230 mm |
| Front brake | ByBre axial floating calipers with 2 pistons, 285 mm disc |
| Rear brake | ByBre floating caliper 1 piston, 240 mm disc |
| Seat height | 890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm |
| Trail | 107 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 gal |
| Ground clearance | 272 mm |
| Power | 45 PS |
| Torque | 39 Nm |
| Cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Steering head angle | 62.9 ° |
| Frame | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
| Wheels | 1.85x21"; 2.5x18" |
| Weight without fuel | 159 kg |
| Starting MSRP | $6,049 |
| Destination charge | $600 |
Motorcycle News owner reviews are enthusiastic. One owner has no problem at 120 km/h on the road and finds it a lot of fun off-road, and a Multistrada 1200 rider says it is brilliant on the road with a pokey little engine that loves revs and will fly up to 85 mph for safe overtaking.
Another comment notes soft suspension for real aggressive riders, though few will find its limits, and warns that the seat is narrow and firm, ideal off-road but potentially a sore point on long road rides.
BikeWale says it sits comfortably at 90-100 km/h on highways. But beyond that windblast becomes an issue because there is no windscreen, and that the tall stance, firm seat and off-road-focused tires mean comfort and road grip are not its strengths.
KTM lists WP Apex open-cartridge 43 mm forks and a split-piston rear shock with 230 mm (9.06 in) of travel at each end, a 285 mm front disc on a ByBre two-piston caliper and a 240 mm rear disc, and a 1,475 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase. Ground clearance is 272 mm (10.7 in), the head angle is 62.9 degrees, and the wheels are 21-inch front and 18-inch rear.
The steel trellis frame and 520 X-ring chain are the same as on the Adventure R.
The Enduro R against the Adventure R
The Enduro R costs $6,049 against $7,699 for the Adventure R, and has a smaller 2.38 gal tank against 3.7 gal, a 20 mm higher seat and a 6 kg lower dry weight (159 kg against 165 kg). It has the same suspension travel and ground clearance. It is the lighter, more basic dual-sport.
The Adventure R is the one for touring with its larger tank.
Against the lighter dual-sports
Kawasaki's KLX300 costs $5,649 and weighs 302.1 lb, and Honda's CRF300L Rally costs $6,499 at 333 lb. Suzuki's DR-Z4S is $7,999 at 333 lb, and Yamaha's XT250 weighs 291 lb. The KTM has more engine than all of them at 398.7cc and costs less than the Suzuki.
But its 890 mm seat is much taller than theirs.
Fuel range and windblast
The 285 mm front disc is smaller than the 320 mm units on the Duke and Adventure R, which fits the lighter, off-road bias. Use it as a trail and back-road bike with the occasional highway link, and add a windscreen if the highway is a regular part of your ride.
Who it suits and how it compares on weight
The 390 Enduro R suits a rider who wants a light, tall dual-sport that can climb a fire road on Saturday and ride to work on Monday. At 159 kg (350 lb) without fuel it is 6 kg lighter than the Adventure R but heavier than Kawasaki's KLX300 at 302.1 lb curb weight. Its 45 PS and 39 Nm outdo the smaller Japanese singles on paper.
The Multistradan owner's remark that it flies up to 85 mph shows it is not out of place on a two-lane road. The narrow seat and lack of a windscreen are the trade-offs for that off-road focus.
390 Enduro R against the KLX300 and CRF300L Rally
Kawasaki's KLX300 and Honda's CRF300L Rally are the closest dual-sport rivals. Both are lighter and have lower seats.
KTM 390 Enduro R — specification referenceThe Enduro R's 2.38 gal tank is small and BikeWale's remark on windblast above 100 km/h means highway trips will be short. A tall rider will find the 890 mm seat easy. But a shorter rider will not. The 285 mm front disc is smaller than the 320 mm units on the Duke and Adventure R, which fits the lighter, off-road bias.
Use it as a trail and back-road bike with the occasional highway link, and add a windscreen if the highway is a regular part of your ride.
KTM lists an 890 mm (35.0 in) seat and 272 mm (10.7 in) ground clearance. Reviewers describe the seat as narrow and firm, good off-road but tiring on long road rides.
BikeWale says it sits comfortably at 90-100 km/h but windblast is an issue beyond that without a windscreen. A Multistrada owner says it flies up to 85 mph for overtaking.
Other models in this reference: KTM 390 SMC R, KTM 390 Duke, KTM 450 SMR.