2025 KTM 390 Enduro R Preview

KTM has finally released the details on its much anticipated 390 Enduro R, and the new dual sport is built to shake up the budget-friendly segment. With an MSRP of just $5,499, the new 390 Enduro goes toe-to-toe with current favorites like the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Honda CRF300L, but it also ups the ante in a very KTM manner.

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The bold headline here is suspension, and a 43mm WP Apex fork comes as standard equipment with 9.1 inches of travel. There’s no mention of preload adjustability, but the open-cartridge design offers 30 clicks of tool-free compression and rebound adjustment, which should outclass everything else at this price point, at least on paper.

Out back the 390 Enduro gets a fully adjustable WP Apex shock, which sports a linkage-free design as well as an offset mount to accommodate the 390′s unique exhaust layout. This shock includes 20 clicks of adjustment for both compression and rebound, as well as a tool-operated adjuster for preload.

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As for the engine, the 390 Enduro R sports the latest generation of KTM’s LC4c powerplant, the same 399cc DOHC mill currently found in the 390 Duke. While no performance gains are mentioned over the outgoing version, a redesigned cylinder head and exhaust system improve efficiency while also shaving around 5 pounds from the total package. The valve service interval has also been increased to 12,500 miles, up from 9,300 miles on the previous LC4c.

The 390 Enduro R’s chassis is also based on the 390 Duke, sporting the same two-piece trellis design, but it’s nowhere near a direct copy. KTM says the Enduro R gets a more rigid frame for off-road abuse, as well as a different steering head angle for improved stability.

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Further frame tweaks have been made to accommodate the 390 Enduro’s larger 21-inch front wheel, as well as its unique radiator layout. KTM says the footpeg brackets have also been relocated to give riders better off-road ergonomics, a common complaint on the outgoing 390 Adventure.

The other major headline here comes courtesy of the 390 Enduro R’s electronics suite, which includes riding modes for street and off-road use, the latter allowing for more rear wheel slip as well as the ability to loft the front end as needed. KTM says the traction control feature can also be turned off entirely for off-road use, as can the selectable Bosch ABS system.

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Another piece of impressive tech is the 390 Enduro R’s new dashboard, which is a handsome yet compact 4.2-inch TFT display controlled by a new backlit four-way joystick. Despite its compact size, KTM says the dash allows for easy navigation of the electronics package as well as full smartphone connectivity for music and even turn-by-turn navigation.

Other notable highlights include Metzeler Karoo 4 tires as standard equipment, as well as a PASC slipper clutch, full LED lighting, an 18-inch rear wheel, and a ByBre braking package. Exact availability has yet to be confirmed, but KTM says the 2025 390 Enduro R is expected to hit North American dealerships in early 2025.