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2024KTM 390 Adventure SW

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The 2024 KTM 390 Adventure SW is a lightweight single-cylinder enduro bike designed for beginner to intermediate riders seeking affordable adventure touring. Its 373cc four-stroke engine delivers 43 horsepower and responsive handling, making it ideal for mixed on-road and off-road exploration. Known for reliability and fuel efficiency, this nimble machine excels on varied terrain while remaining accessible to riders new to adventure bikes.

Capacity: 373.2 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 161.0 kg
Seat height: 830 mm
Power: 43.0 HP (31.4 kW)

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What’s new for the 2024 KTM 390 Adventure SW

vs the 2023

Spec	2023	2024
Front suspension	WP APEX upside-down Ø 43 mm	WP APEX 43

Other years 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail78%

Cornering72%

City riding70%

Daily riding68%

Touring62%

Two-up45%

Track40%

Best for: Designed as a versatile adventure-lite machine equally happy commuting through traffic, carving backroads, or tackling light gravel and trails.
Built for: A nimble, single-cylinder all-rounder that rewards playful riding over outright speed, blending trellis-frame agility with genuine off-road capability.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders chasing top-speed thrills, heavy long-distance touring comfort, or serious two-up adventures.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 830mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2024 KTM 390 Adventure SW, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 373.2 ccm
Power: 43.0 HP (31.4 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 78 CO2 g/km
Torque: 37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m)
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 3.40 litres/100 km (29.4 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.2671 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 89.0 x 60.0 mm
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Bosch EMS with RBW
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1430 mm
Seat height: 830 mm
Dry weight: 161.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 14.50 litres
Ground clearance: 200 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel trellis frame, powder coated
Front suspension: WP APEX 43
Rear suspension: WP APEX monoshock
Front wheel travel: 170 mm
Rear wheel travel: 177 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.5°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. ABS. Four-piston radial fixed calliper.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Single-piston floating calliper.
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 100/90-19
Front Wheel: 19.0 in
Rear tyre: 130/80-17
Rear Wheel: 17.0 in

Other

Color options: Black/orange
Comments: Small windshield. Ride modes. Switchable ABS.

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2023	2024
Capacity	373 cc	373 cc
Dry weight	161 kg	161 kg
Seat height	830 mm	830 mm
Fuel capacity	14.5 L	14.5 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLESep 2025 · 25V598000

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power.

Risk: Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 and HTB2603. The VINs involved in this recall became searchable on March 31, 2026.

These recalls cover some 2024 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all KTM recalls →