AI Verdict

KTM 390 Adventure XvsTVS Apache RTR 310

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KTM 390 Adventure X

66% Match

The KTM 390 Adventure X brings more displacement, power, ground clearance and off-road capability, making it the better all-round machine if budget allows the roughly ₹1.18 lakh premium. The TVS Apache RTR 310 counters with sharper on-road street-naked focus, a richer rider-mode suite, better fuel efficiency and a significantly lower price, making it the smarter value pick for city/highway street riders.

KTM 390 Adventure X

Cruise Control

₹3.43 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Bigger, More Powerful Engine
A 398.63cc motor producing 45.3 bhp and 39 Nm outmuscles the Apache's 312.12cc, 35.08 bhp and 28.7 Nm unit.
Longer Riding Range
A 14.5-litre tank and efficiency combine for a 406 km range, well beyond the RTR 310's 352 km.
Adventure-Ready Ground Clearance
228mm of ground clearance and a 19-inch front wheel suit rougher terrain better than the RTR 310's 180mm clearance and 17-inch front wheel.

AI Match

66%

KTM 390 Adventure X

Performance
88%
Comfort
76%
Efficiency
65%
Features & Tech
78%
Safety
80%
Ownership
72%
Practicality
82%
Value
62%

TVS Apache RTR 310

Arsenal Black Base without QuickShifter

₹2.23 - ₹2.88 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Lower Price of Entry
At ₹2,25,240 ex-showroom, the Apache RTR 310 undercuts the 390 Adventure X by roughly ₹1.18 lakh.
Better Fuel Efficiency
The RTR 310 delivers 30 kmpl ARAI-rated mileage versus 28 kmpl owner-reported on the Adventure X.
Richer Riding Mode Suite
Five riding modes (Sport, Track, Urban, Rain, Supermoto) give more tunable character than the Adventure X's three (Street, Rain, Off-Road).

AI · Personalisation

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Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

TVS Apache RTR 310

78% Match

The Apache RTR 310 is lighter, cheaper, more fuel-efficient and has a lower seat height, making it easier to live with in daily traffic and parking.

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Why Apache RTR 310 for you?

Lower price, easier entry

At ₹2,25,240 ex-showroom vs ₹3,43,249, the Apache is far more affordable for a daily runabout, freeing up budget for fuel and upkeep.

Better mileage for city riding

30 kmpl ARAI figure beats the Adventure X's 28 kmpl owner-reported figure, which matters a lot over daily stop-go commutes.

Lighter and lower seat height

169 kg kerb weight and 800 mm seat height make it easier to filter through traffic and plant feet at signals compared to the taller, heavier KTM.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the KTM 390 Adventure X and TVS Apache RTR 310 stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

KTM 390 Adventure X

TVS Apache RTR 310

KTM 390 Adventure X pulls ahead overall

The Apache RTR 310 edges ahead on efficiency, value and street-focused tech (5 ride modes, TPMS, saree guard) while the 390 Adventure X dominates raw performance and practicality thanks to its bigger engine, longer travel suspension and higher ground clearance for mixed terrain.

Bigger, More Powerful Engine

A 398.63cc motor producing 45.3 bhp and 39 Nm outmuscles the Apache's 312.12cc, 35.08 bhp and 28.7 Nm unit.

Longer Riding Range

A 14.5-litre tank and efficiency combine for a 406 km range, well beyond the RTR 310's 352 km.

Adventure-Ready Ground Clearance

228mm of ground clearance and a 19-inch front wheel suit rougher terrain better than the RTR 310's 180mm clearance and 17-inch front wheel.

A Trade-off

At ₹2,25,240 ex-showroom, the Apache RTR 310 undercuts the 390 Adventure X by roughly ₹1.18 lakh.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

KTM 390 Adventure X

Strengths for those who prioritise power, range and features.

Bigger, More Powerful Engine
A 398.63cc motor producing 45.3 bhp and 39 Nm outmuscles the Apache's 312.12cc, 35.08 bhp and 28.7 Nm unit.
Longer Riding Range
A 14.5-litre tank and efficiency combine for a 406 km range, well beyond the RTR 310's 352 km.
Adventure-Ready Ground Clearance
228mm of ground clearance and a 19-inch front wheel suit rougher terrain better than the RTR 310's 180mm clearance and 17-inch front wheel.
Longer-Travel Suspension
WP APEX forks and shock with 200-205mm travel, adjustable at both ends, outclass the Apache's non-adjustable front fork setup.
Quickshifter Included
The Adventure X comes with a quickshifter for clutchless shifts, a feature the Apache RTR 310 lacks.

TVS Apache RTR 310

Strengths for those who prioritise value, efficiency and performance.

Lower Price of Entry
At ₹2,25,240 ex-showroom, the Apache RTR 310 undercuts the 390 Adventure X by roughly ₹1.18 lakh.
Better Fuel Efficiency
The RTR 310 delivers 30 kmpl ARAI-rated mileage versus 28 kmpl owner-reported on the Adventure X.
Richer Riding Mode Suite
Five riding modes (Sport, Track, Urban, Rain, Supermoto) give more tunable character than the Adventure X's three (Street, Rain, Off-Road).
More Street-Focused Tech
It adds a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and a saree guard, both absent on the Adventure X spec sheet.
Stronger Front Braking Hardware
A 4-piston front caliper on a 300mm disc offers more front bite than the Adventure X's 2-piston caliper setup.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services
Vehicle Warranty 30,000 km or 2 years
No. of Free Services 3
1st Service 1000 km or 60 days
2nd Service 5000 km or 180 days
3rd Service 10000 km or 365 days

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring
Vehicle Location Tracking No Last Park Location
Lights
Headlight Dual LED Projector Headlamp Dual LED Projector Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) 1 1
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Hazard Warning Lights 1 1
Pass Light 1 1
Turn Signal LED LED
Seat & Storage
Under Seat Storage No No
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Stepped Seat
Pillion Comfort Footrest, Grab rail Footrest, Grab rail
Additional Features
Additional Features Cornering ABS, Offroad ABS, Ride-by-wire Transparent Clutch Cover, Drag Torque Control, Rear-Wheel Lift Mitigation

Max Power	45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm	35.08 bhp @ 9700 rpm
Max Torque	39 Nm @ 6500 rpm	28.7 Nm @ 6650 rpm
Top Speed		150 kmph
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Riding Range	406 km	352 km
Riding Modes	Street, Rain and Off-Road	Sport, Track, Urban, Rain and Supermoto
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement	398.63 cc	312.12 cc
Mileage - Owner Reported	28 kmpl	32 kmpl
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Engine Type	1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves	1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
Bore x Stroke	89 mm x 64 mm	80 mm x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio	12.71:1	12.17:1
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder
Battery	12 V, 8 AH MF battery	12V, 8AH MF Lead Acid
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2B	BS6 Phase 2B
Mileage - ARAI		30 kmpl

Braking System	Switchable ABS	Switchable ABS
Front Brake	Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper	Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper
Rear Brake	Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper	Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	Front - 19 inch, Rear - 17 inch	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Tyre Size	Front - 100/90 - 19, Rear - 130/80 - 17	Front - 110/70 - R17, Rear - 150/60 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only)		Front - 32 psi, Rear - 32 psi
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)		Front - 32 psi, Rear - 32 psi

Front Suspension	WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter, 200mm travel	USD fork 43 mm diameter
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock, 205mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps)	Solid Die cast Aluminium swing arm directly hinged monoshox, pre-load adjustable
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	1
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	1	1
Chassis Type	Split-Trellis Frame	Trellis Frame

Additional Features		Transparent Clutch Cover
Kerb Weight	181 kg	169 kg
Seat Height	825 mm	800 mm
Ground Clearance	228 mm	180 mm
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)		1991 mm x 831 mm x 1154 mm
Wheelbase	1470 mm	1358 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 litres	11 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.9 litres	2.2 litres

USB Charging Port	Yes	Optional
Cruise Control	Available	Available
Start Type	Self Start	Self Start
Ride by Wire	1	1
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		2
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off	1	1
Kill Switch	1	1
Adjustable levers		Clutch and Brake
Windscreen		No
Saree Guard		1
Quickshifter	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Silencer Cover		1
Additional Features	Cornering ABS	Drag Torque Control, Rear-Wheel Lift Mitigation

Vehicle Warranty		30,000 km or 2 years
No. of Free Services		3
1st Service		1000 km or 60 days
2nd Service		5000 km or 180 days
3rd Service		10000 km or 365 days

Headlight	Dual LED Projector Headlamp	Dual LED Projector Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	1	1
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Hazard Warning Lights	1	1
Pass Light	1	1
Turn Signal	LED	LED

Under Seat Storage	No	No
Pillion Seat	Stepped Seat	Stepped Seat
Pillion Comfort	Footrest, Grab rail	Footrest, Grab rail

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	1	1
Gear Indicator	1	1
Average Speed	1	1
Instrument Console	5 " TFT Display with Brightness Control	5 " TFT Display with Brightness Control
Mobile Phone Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
GPS & Navigation	Turn by Turn Navigation	Turn by Turn Navigation
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty	1	1
Tripmeter	2 Tripmeters, Digital	2 Tripmeters, Digital
Stand Alarm	1	1
Low Battery Indicator		1
Hazard Warning Indicator	1	1
High Beam Indicator		1
Malfunction Indicator		1
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Consumption		1
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Gear Shift Light		1
Low Fuel Indicator	1	1
Low Oil Indicator	1	1
Service Reminder Indicator	1	1
Engine Temperature Indicator		1

KTM 390 Adventure XvsTVS Apache RTR 310

KTM 390 Adventure X

TVS Apache RTR 310

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family Rider

Long-distance Rider

Every vehicle has a different personality.

KTM 390 Adventure X pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

KTM 390 Adventure X

TVS Apache RTR 310

Features that matter every day.

Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring

Lights

Seat & Storage

Additional Features

Instrument Cluster

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