KTM 390 Adventure Vs Kawasaki KLX 450R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 3.95 Lakh

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₹ 9.61 Lakh

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KTM 390 Adventure Vs Kawasaki KLX 450R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 390 Adventure Vs KLX 450R on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

390 Adventure Vs KLX 450R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki KLX 450R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 9.61 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM 390 Adventure price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 3.95 Lakh.

Summary	KTM 390 Adventure	Kawasaki KLX 450R
Price	₹ 3.95 Lakh	₹ 9.61 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Kawasaki
Body Type	Off Road	Off Road
Mileage	32.70 KM/L	23.00 KM/L
Power	43.00 bhp	56.4 bhp bhp
Engine	373.0 CC	449.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

390 Adventure Vs KLX 450R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki KLX 450R base engine returns 23 KM/L. The KTM 390 Adventure base returns 33 KM/L.

390 Adventure Vs KLX 450R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki KLX 450R gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 390 Adventure comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, 4 V DOHC Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single, DOHC
Engine CC	373.0 CC	449.0 CC
Engine Power	43.00	56.4 Bhp
Max Torque	37.00	N/A
Top Speed	180 kmph	150 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooling With Radiator	Liquid-cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Fuel Injection	Carburettor: Keihin FCR-MX40
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Electric & Kick

Dimension and Weight

Length	2154 mm	2175 mm
Width	900 mm	820 mm
Height	1400 mm	1250 mm
Wheelbase	1430 mm	1480 mm
Ground Clearance	200 mm	315 mm
Kerb Weight	177 kg	126 kg
Seat Height	855 mm	935 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder-coated	Perimeter, Aluminium

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	14.5 L	8.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.9 L	N/A
Mileage	32.70 KM/L	23.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	474 km	184 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP APEX USD Forks, 43 Mm Diameter	48 Mm Inverted AOS Type Telescopic Fork With 22-way Compression And 18-way Rebound Damping
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock, 177 Mm Travel	Uni-Trak With 22-way Low-speed, 2 Turns Or More High Speed Compression Damping, 22 Way Rebound Damping And Adjustable Spring Preload
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	250 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	240 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubed
Front Tyre	100/90 - 19	80/100-21M/C 51P
Rear Tyre	130/80 - 17	120/90-18M/C 65P
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Spoke Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	No
Odometer	Digital	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	No
Start Mechanism	Electric Start	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count		-
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	No
Gear Indicator	No	No
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
Clock	No	No
Service Reminder Indicator	No	No
Pillion Seat Type	Split	No
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
Dual Channel ABS

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	No	No
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	No
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	No	No
Tail Light	No	No
Turn Signal Lamp	No	No
DRLs	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB Charging Port	No	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	No
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years / 30,000 Km	3 Months Parts Only

Additonal Features

Electric starter

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