KTM 390 Adventure vs Triumph Scrambler 400 XC

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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Triumph

Scrambler 400 XC

From ₹3.01 Lakh

Scrambler 400 XC version

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KTM 390 Adventure390 Adventure R · ₹3.86 Lakh

Only differences

Triumph Scrambler 400 XCScrambler 400 XC · ₹3.01 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 390 Adventure: ₹3.86 Lakh Scrambler 400 XC: ₹3.01 Lakh (ahead) Scrambler 400 XC ₹85,354 cheaper

Braking 390 Adventure: Cornering ABS (ahead) Scrambler 400 XC: Dual-channel ABS

Power 390 Adventure: 46 PS (ahead) Scrambler 400 XC: 37 bhp Torque 39 vs 32 Nm

Weight 390 Adventure: 177 kg Scrambler 400 XC: 185 kg Seat height 855 vs 835 mm

Versions 390 Adventure: 4 (ahead) Scrambler 400 XC: 1

Pick the 390 Adventure for cornering abs, more power and more versions.

Pick the Scrambler 400 XC for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 2)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹3.86 Lakh

₹3.01 Lakh

On-road in

₹4.31 Lakh

₹3.37 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹7,239 a month

₹5,665 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

46 PS

37 bhp

Torque

39 Nm

32 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

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

349 cc

Engine Type

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

Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve

Bore x Stroke

89.0 mm x 60.0 mm

89 mm x 56.1 mm

Compression Ratio

12.6:1

12.1:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled with dual radiator fans

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

6-speed manual

Clutch

PASC Antihopping slipper clutch

Wet, multiplate, assist & slipper clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive (520 X-Ring)

Chain drive

Top Speed

Not listed

144 kmph

Emission Standard

Not listed

BS6 Phase 2B

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

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

Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

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

Disc, 230 mm, 1-piston caliper

ABS/CBS Type

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

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

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

Spoke, 19-inch front / 17-inch rear

Front Tyre Size

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

100/90-19

Rear Tyre Size

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

140/80-17

Tyre Type

Not listed

Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

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

43mm USD Big Piston forks, 150mm travel

Rear Suspension

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

Gas monoshock RSU, preload adjustable, 150mm travel

Frame Type

Steel Trellis Frame with removable subframe

Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel

Wheelbase (mm)

1430 mm

1,427 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

200 mm

195 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2154 mm

Not listed

Width (mm)

900 mm

901 mm

Height (mm)

1400 mm

1,189 mm

Seat Height (mm)

855 mm (Low seat option: 830 mm)

835 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

177 kg

185 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

14.5 L (Reserve 3.0 L)

13 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

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

Semi-digital: analogue speedometer + digital LCD

Bluetooth Connectivity

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

Not listed

Navigation

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

Not listed

USB Charging

Yes (12V auxiliary power socket)

Yes, front

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

2 Modes (Street, Off-Road)

Not listed

Traction Control

Yes (Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with lean angle sensitivity)

Yes

Quickshifter

Yes (Quickshifter+ bi-directional standard)

Not listed

Cruise Control

Not listed

Ride-by-Wire

Not listed

Yes

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Split Headlamp with integrated LED DRL

LED with DRL

Taillight

Full LED

LED

Turn Indicators

Full LED

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Two-piece stepped adventure seat with rear luggage carrier

Split-style seat

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Not listed

Choice

Versions

4 versions

1 version

Price range

₹2.88 Lakh – ₹4.05 Lakh

₹3.01 Lakh

Colours

7 colours

3 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 Scrambler 400 XC₹3.01 Lakh Scrambler 400 XC ₹12,865 more 390 Adventure R₹3.86 Lakh Scrambler 400 XC₹3.01 Lakh Scrambler 400 XC ₹85,354 less

On-road price in six cities

390 Adventure 390 Adventure R against Scrambler 400 XC Scrambler 400 XC

City	390 Adventure	Scrambler 400 XC	Gap
Mumbai	₹4.46 Lakh	₹3.49 Lakh	Scrambler 400 XC ₹97,048 less
Pune	₹4.46 Lakh	₹3.49 Lakh	Scrambler 400 XC ₹97,048 less
New Delhi	₹4.31 Lakh	₹3.37 Lakh	Scrambler 400 XC ₹93,634 less
Bengaluru	₹4.69 Lakh	₹3.67 Lakh	Scrambler 400 XC ₹1.02 lakh less
Chennai	₹4.46 Lakh	₹3.49 Lakh	Scrambler 400 XC ₹97,048 less
Hyderabad	₹4.69 Lakh	₹3.67 Lakh	Scrambler 400 XC ₹1.02 lakh 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 Scrambler 400 XC?

The Scrambler 400 XC, by ₹85,354 on the versions compared here: 390 Adventure 390 Adventure R at ₹3.86 Lakh against Scrambler 400 XC Scrambler 400 XC at ₹3.01 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹4.31 Lakh against ₹3.37 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The 390 Adventure 390 Adventure R makes 46 PS and 39 Nm and the Scrambler 400 XC Scrambler 400 XC makes 37 bhp and 32 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹7,239 a month for the 390 Adventure and ₹5,665 for the Scrambler 400 XC, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.