Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse vs KTM 390 Adventure X

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

KTM 390 Adventure X price starts at Rs. 3.51 Lakh, which is Rs. 44.98 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 48.49 Lakh. On the performance front, the Roadmaster Dark Horse uses a 1834cc engine and the 390 Adventure X a 398.63cc engine producing 46 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Roadmaster Dark Horse and 390 Adventure X, the 390 Adventure X is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Roadmaster Dark Horse vs 390 Adventure X Comparison Summary

Specification Indian Roadmaster Dark HorseKTM 390 Adventure X
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 48.49 LakhRs. 3.51 Lakh
Mileage Not Available30 kmpl
Engine 1834 cc398.63 cc
Max power Not Available46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 423 Kg181 Kg

Roadmaster Dark Horse vs 390 Adventure X Key Highlights

Basic Info Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse PowerPlus 112KTM 390 Adventure X STD
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Brand Name Indian KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 48.49 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.51 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type PowerPlus 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power Not Available 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse Colors
KTM 390 Adventure X Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Not Available Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Not Available Digital
EMI
Rs. 1,32,764 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,614 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 88,502 Roadmaster Dark Horse Insurance Rs. 22,955 390 Adventure X Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
160 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
PowerPlus
4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC Internal Combustion Engine
Engine Displacement
1834 cc
398.63 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
181.4 Nm @ 3800 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
110 mm
89 mm
Stroke
96.5 mm
64 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.4:1
12.71:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
30 kmpl
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
254 PS/tonne
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Highway Mileage (Tested)
14 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Inverted Telescopic Fork / 130mm
Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter, Wheel Travel - 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Electronically Adjustable FOX® Rear Suspension Preload / 114 mm
Wp Apex Monoshock, Adjustable For Preload (10-Step), Wheel Travel - 205 mm

Tyre Size
Front :-130/60-19,Rear :- 180/60-16
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-130/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
407 kg
Not Available
Seat height
672 mm
825 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.9 L
Gross Weight
628 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2578*1063*1237 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1668 mm
1470 mm
Length
2578 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
137 mm
228 mm
Height
1237 mm
Not Available
Width
1063 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.7 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
423 Kg
181 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
298 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Not Available
Splite Trellis Frame, Bolt on
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS, Off-Road ABS
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Not Available
Single Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Not Available
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Adventure X
  • Looks amazing with the rally-bike inspired design and styling
  • Gets all the electronic features same as the 390 Adventure, including cruise control, quickshifter, switchable traction control and ride modes
  • Offers a slightly lower seat height than the 390 Adventure at 825mm.
KTM 390 Adventure X
  • Misses out on tubeless spoke wheels
  • Does not get adjustable suspension
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