Key highlights
- KTM 390 Enduro R global-spec model to launch soon
- Will be equipped with the 230 mm suspension travel
- KTM will sell it as a separate variant alongside the India-spec model
KTM has finally listened to the Indian fans after receiving mixed reactions on the lower-spec Enduro R launch. The international-spec model with more rugged and capable hardware is going to be launched soon in India. Read more below.
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KTM 390 Enduro R international-spec model details
Recently, KTM announced the prices for its latest offering, the 390 Enduro R. It is an off-road motorcycle that is based on the 390 Adventure.
However, the Indian-spec model has hardware that is different from the global model, which invited mixed reactions from potential customers and fans.
Now, KTM has decided to introduce the global-spec model alongside the Indian version. In fact, the model has been filed for homologation, and it is set to go live in the coming months.
So, what’s different about it? Well, the global model features a more capable 230 mm suspension travel on both ends, as opposed to the 200/205 mm on the Indian-spec model.
Moreover, it has a massive ground clearance of 273 mm, which is significantly higher than the Indian-spec model. The Indian model features an identical setup to the 390 Adventure, and it is considerably heavier than the global-spec model.
While the current suspension travel will not create any issues for the users, we firmly believe that the whole point of launching the Enduro R is to satisfy the off-road and trail riding needs. Therefore, the global-spec should have been offered in the first place itself.
Mind you, apart from the suspension, weight, and ground clearance, the global model is similar to the Indian-spec as it is based on the same chassis, engine, and gearbox.
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Our verdict
The new global-spec 390 Enduro R is likely to go on sale in the coming months. It will be available as a separate variant alongside the Indian version. The pricing for it can be a few thousand higher due to the different hardware.