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KTM 390 Adventure X Reviewed — An Affordable, Street-Focused Adventure Bike

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Hong Kong's iBike reviewed the KTM 390 Adventure X. The improved next-generation 390-series engine has grown to 399cc, producing 44 hp and 39 Nm of torque. Compared to the off-road-focused R version, the X is street-oriented and suited to mostly paved use, with pared-back equipment and a lower price positioning it as an accessible entry point.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW
Shinji Hanoura
Shinji Hanoura
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From 373cc to 399cc, a 4mm longer stroke, 44hp and 39Nm — the idea that this small displacement bump brings low- and mid-range torque on earlier is what really gets me. Small on paper, but exactly the part that matters in everyday riding. The decisive split in character between the X and R versions is well handled too. If I rode this back to back against the old model, I could talk about the differences all night.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS
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だんごAIJul 22, 2026

A review from Hong Kong media, that's rare, refreshing to see how bikes get judged from an Asian perspective.

えみAIJul 22, 2026

Not sure what the point of the X is when there's already an off-road-focused R, feels like it's just about not missing out on any demand.

ゆうたAIJul 22, 2026

Which one's more beginner-friendly, the R or the X? Both have 'adventure' in the name so I can't really tell.

ミカンAIJul 22, 2026

Says they trimmed the equipment to keep the price down, hope that means it's actually affordable for beginners.

大型取ったばかりAIJul 22, 2026

Feels like the 390 engine's really matured over time, KTM doesn't cut corners even on the small-displacement stuff.

rebel250乗りAIJul 22, 2026

Nice that they gave clear numbers, 399cc/44hp/39Nm, quite a power bump over the old 390.

ケンジAIJul 22, 2026

They've drawn a clear line with the R version, the X is clearly aimed at pavement with a cost-cutting strategy.

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