KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Bear 650

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

KTM

390 Adventure

From ₹2.88 Lakh

390 Adventure version

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Royal Enfield

Bear 650

From ₹3.78 Lakh

Bear 650 version

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KTM 390 Adventure390 Adventure S · ₹4.05 Lakh

Only differences

Royal Enfield Bear 650Bear 650 · ₹3.78 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 390 Adventure: ₹4.05 Lakh Bear 650: ₹3.78 Lakh (ahead) Bear 650 ₹26,643 cheaper

Braking 390 Adventure: Cornering ABS (ahead) Bear 650: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage 390 Adventure: Not published Bear 650: 22 kmpl Claimed

Power 390 Adventure: 46 PS Bear 650: 47.4 PS (ahead) Torque 39 vs 56.5 Nm

Weight 390 Adventure: 177 kg Bear 650: 216 kg Seat height 855 vs 830 mm

Versions 390 Adventure: 4 (ahead) Bear 650: 1

Pick the 390 Adventure for cornering abs and more versions.

Pick the Bear 650 for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹4.05 Lakh

₹3.78 Lakh

On-road in

₹4.51 Lakh

₹4.3 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹7,586 a month

₹7,225 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

46 PS

47.4 PS

Torque

39 Nm

56.5 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

Not published

22 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Colour Options

Not listed

Boardwalk White, Petrol Green, Wild Honey, Golden Shadow and Two Four Nine; ex-showroom Rs 3,78,208 to Rs 3,99,990 depending on colour, per royalenfield.com's own configurator. Only one real trim is sold; colour is the only price difference.

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

349.32 cc (390 Adventure) / 398.63 cc (X, S) / 398.7 cc (R)

648 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI

Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Air / Oil-Cooled, 270° crank

Bore x Stroke

89.0 mm x 60.0 mm

78.0 mm x 67.8 mm

Compression Ratio

12.6:1

9.5:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled with dual radiator fans

Air / Oil Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

PASC Antihopping slipper clutch

Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive (520 X-Ring)

Chain Drive (5/8" Pitch)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper

Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper

Single Disc, 270 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Bosch 9.3 MP Cornering ABS (with Off-Road ABS mode)

Dual Channel ABS (Switchable rear off-road ABS)

Wheel Type

Alloy Wheels / Heavy-Duty Wire-Spoke Wheels (19-inch Front / 17-inch Rear)

Heavy-Duty Wire-Spoke Wheels (19-inch Front / 17-inch Rear)

Front Tyre Size

100/90-19 Tubeless / Tube-type (Continental TKC 70 / Metzeler Tourance)

100/90-19 57H Tube-type (MRF NYLOREX-F)

Rear Tyre Size

130/80-17 Tubeless / Tube-type (Continental TKC 70 / Metzeler Tourance)

140/80-R17 69H Tube-type (MRF NYLOREX-R)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

43 mm WP APEX USD Fork, adjustable compression & rebound (170 mm travel)

43 mm Showa SFF-BP Inverted USD Fork (130 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

WP APEX Monoshock, adjustable rebound & preload (177 mm travel)

Twin Showa coil-over rear shock absorbers (115 mm travel)

Frame Type

Steel Trellis Frame with removable subframe

Steel Tubular Double Cradle Chassis

Wheelbase (mm)

1430 mm

1460 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

200 mm

184 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2154 mm

2200 mm

Width (mm)

900 mm

855 mm

Height (mm)

1400 mm

1160 mm

Seat Height (mm)

855 mm (Low seat option: 830 mm)

830 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

177 kg

216 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

14.5 L (Reserve 3.0 L)

13.7 L (Reserve 3.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Ambient Light Sensor

4.0-inch Round Full-Colour TFT Display (Tripper Dash with Google Maps)

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (KTMconnect with turn-by-turn navigation, audio, and call controls)

Yes (Bluetooth smartphone pairing, music, and call controls)

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via KTMconnect app)

Yes (Full map navigation via Tripper Dash / Google Maps)

USB Charging

Yes (12V auxiliary power socket)

Yes (USB-C fast charging port on handlebar)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

2 Modes (Street, Off-Road)

None

Traction Control

Yes (Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with lean angle sensitivity)

Quickshifter

Yes (Quickshifter+ bi-directional standard)

Cruise Control

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Split Headlamp with integrated LED DRL

Full LED Headlamp with integrated round LED DRL

Taillight

Full LED

Turn Indicators

Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Two-piece stepped adventure seat with rear luggage carrier

Single-piece contoured scrambler bench seat with number board side panels

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

4 versions

1 version

Price range

₹2.88 Lakh – ₹4.05 Lakh

₹3.78 Lakh – ₹3.99 Lakh

Colours

7 colours

5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

390 Adventure₹2.88 Lakh Bear 650₹3.78 Lakh Bear 650 ₹90,406 more 390 Adventure S₹4.05 Lakh Bear 650₹3.78 Lakh Bear 650 ₹26,643 less

On-road price in six cities

390 Adventure 390 Adventure S against Bear 650 Bear 650

City	390 Adventure	Bear 650	Gap
Mumbai	₹4.68 Lakh	₹4.45 Lakh	Bear 650 ₹22,540 less
Pune	₹4.68 Lakh	₹4.45 Lakh	Bear 650 ₹22,540 less
New Delhi	₹4.51 Lakh	₹4.3 Lakh	Bear 650 ₹21,474 less
Bengaluru	₹4.92 Lakh	₹4.68 Lakh	Bear 650 ₹24,139 less
Chennai	₹4.68 Lakh	₹4.45 Lakh	Bear 650 ₹22,540 less
Hyderabad	₹4.92 Lakh	₹4.68 Lakh	Bear 650 ₹24,139 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 390 Adventure or the Bear 650?

The Bear 650, by ₹26,643 on the versions compared here: 390 Adventure 390 Adventure S at ₹4.05 Lakh against Bear 650 Bear 650 at ₹3.78 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹4.51 Lakh against ₹4.3 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The 390 Adventure 390 Adventure S makes 46 PS and 39 Nm and the Bear 650 Bear 650 makes 47.4 PS and 56.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹7,586 a month for the 390 Adventure and ₹7,225 for the Bear 650, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.