With the recent launch of the Enduro-R the bike Off-Roading segment in India has gained another close competitor. Here is an in-depth comparison between the Enduro-R, RTX 300 (yet to be launched) as well as the Duke 390 Adventure. To help the users buy better we have rounded up all the close competitors for a comprehensive comparison.
TVS RTX 300 ADV
This would be the first offering from TVS that would venture into the adventure world. The ADV 300 would be the brand’s only product in the whole segment. TVS has seemingly gone for the Adventure Tourer design format instead of a hardcore off roader similar to that of the Himalayan raid and other bikes that are yet to be launched in India as well.
The Bike as per its patent images looks large and ready to take the riders off road. The front facia of the bike seems high set with led lights that seem similar to that of the Triumph Tiger older models. There had been reports about how TVS was probably reluctant about the launch of the new bike as they took it off the showcase at the expo, but with the patent images it has become apparent that the bike would be launched soon in the Indian market.
Performance And Engine Specs
The Adventure Bike would be powered by a 299cc liquid cooled RTCd4 engine that produces about 35 BHP at a peak RPM of 9,000 rpm. Beyond that the new bike would have a peak torque of around 28.5 NM at 7,000 Rpm. The New Adventure Apache would be paired to a six-speed gearbox. The bike would have multiple riding modes and traction control system. The Presence of switchable ABS that would allow it to be readily ridden over the off road terrain’s.
The bike looks quite menacing and aggressive as a adventure of roader. The Bike would have a semi fairing with a tall windscreen, a muscular tank as well as a tail section with the presence of split seats.
KTM Enduro R
Enduro R offers the user with exceptional lightweight handling and punchy performance on both tarmac as well as dirt trails. The Middle weight of roader is meant for dirt trail hooliganism and easy adventure riding across other different terrains as well. The Bike has been optimized to offer the user with adjustability and ease of practicality. The suspension, brake, clutch lever are all adjustable as per the riders accord. The Bike has been powered by a LC4c engine that would offer the rider with enough grunt to power down the rules while handling the everyday commute down the highway with ease as well.
The Enduro R, offers the rider with a bunch of ride modes to best suit the different riding conditions. The Enduro R has been equipped with a Bosch 10.3MB Modulator which offers the riders with a normal ABS mode as well as a priority Off road ABS. Since the suspension is completely different than any other bike in the segment the Enduro R has been given a 43mm WP apex open cartridge fork with 230 mm travel up front. The rear shocks are a WP Apex separate piston shock absorber with 230 mm of travel. The suspension is adjustable with 20 clicks adjustability.
Duke 390 Adventure
The Duke 390 Adventure is powered by a 398.63 cc – 4 stroke single cylinder DOHC engine with a 46Ps of power and a peak torque figure of 39 Nm. The bike has been laden with state of the art 3D IMU sensors to adapt to cornering situations. Beyond that the bike has been equipped with proprietary riding modes such as Street, Off-road and Rain. The Adventure 390 has been equipped with a WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge USD forks with 200 mm of travel. The Forks are fully adjustable with 30 clicks for compression and rebound. The rear suspension consists of WP APEX separate Piston Monoshock adjustable for rebound by 20 Clicks. Preload Can Be Adjusted with a tool.
Competitors
| Comparison | Royal Enfield Scram 440 | KTM Enduro R | KTM Adventure 390 |
| Price | 2.08 to 2.15 Lakh Rs | Rs 3,36,500 | 3.41 to 3.64 Lakh Rs |
| Power | 25.4 PS | 45.37 bhp @ 8500 Rpm | 43.5 Ps |
| Torque | 34 NM | 39 Nm @ 6500 Rpm | 37 NM |
| Suspension | Inverted Forks/ Monoshock | 43mm WP apex open cartridge fork with 230 mm travel up front. The rear shocks are a WP Apex separate piston shock absorber with 230 mm of travel. | WP Apex Suspension inverted, Open Cartridge Forks- WP Apex Monoshock |
The Adventure 390 has been the unprecedented king of the segment for a long period. Although its one of the most expensive bikes in the segment it has become the go to choice for many. Would the new RTX adventure be able to de throne the KTM? As per the Rumours it has become apparent that the new bike would be a little underpowered than the KTM, beyond that the bikes prowess would become much more clear once the bike launches in the market.
Being cheaper than that of the KTM’s Adventure bikes the new RTX could be the possible new choice for the many new riders. But The Enduro R is meant to offer the users with the practicality of a dual sport with ease of off-road riding. No Other bike can offer similar capabilities as that of the Enduro R, hence it has no competitors as of yet other than the Kawasaki KLX 230.
Also Read: KTM Enduro R Launched! Here How It Sizes Up Against The Kawasaki KLX 230
