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Nice and good review, well done! As you said in Europe we get fully adjustable suspension front and rear, but NO quickshifter. What is more usable/beneficial of the two. In EU it is possible to get quickshifter as an option, is it worth to buy?
Same here. There's no silly video effects. And not at all boring, because unlike most reviewers, he didn't list out the specs like reading from a brochure; only the details that matter are there. Only thing I'd change is the getting rid of the background music.
Great work Vikrant sir. I am a big fan of powerdrift and zigwheels, but somehow I felt that this video is very simple and has actual usable info for potential buyers. Keep up the good work.
Got it about 2 months ago.....done 2500 kms....i tell you...power is more than enough....its crazy light n nimble ..so lovely to flick around..... does good at highway speeds....120kmph ish easily..... beautiful suspension n you can really put thru the trails..... not just good for new riders but I think a great weapon for experienced mature riders too.....compliments my other ride Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 perfectly (done 50k kms on it already) ..jus love it
Great video. I'll also echo what someone else already said "Not overhyped". Too many videos about this bike, are just so over-the-top with their language and overly-dramatic music. I like yours much more. This is such an incredible bike. I rode an ADV-enhanced Suzuki DR650 through Mexico. In general, I loved riding the bike and it handled Mexico without any issues over any terrain. In basic specs, it's very similar to the KTM though being about 20lbs lighter and 3hp more. But this is a 390 vs a 650! And the electronics package is mind-blowing. The Suzuki hasn't changed since 1986. So the only electronics you have is the starter and lights! AND, the KTM is about $300 cheaper! You have to spend several thousand dollars to make a stock Suzuki DR650 really ADV-capable. With the KTM... Nothing really. Would love to see an 'R' version of the bike. I'm sure it's coming. I'm not going to bet the mileage rating is based on 70mph or 65mph with gear. So another gallon or two of gas. Spoked, tubeless rims. Higher end exhaust to give it another 10hp and drop 10 - 15lbs. Adjustable suspension would be nice. But it doesn't have to super-amazing. Just basic adjustment stuff. For maybe an extra $1500. That would be a damn fine, RTW motorcycle.
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The electronics are pretty cool. Cornering abs and traction control is awesome. Drawbacks for me are: high maintenance schedule, the wrong wheels and tire size, lack of long flat seat,and wrong engine. The running gear that is identical to the RC390. An adventure bike must have low end grunt- this isn’t that bike.
Finally some one is not screaming/shouting/yelling or doing lot of over action in reviews. Good Job guys. Very well presented unlike power drift fellows :)
Finally a review that is not overdramatic like others ( you know who ) Keep this format and you will earn more and more views from all around the world
You guyss deserve more subscriber's trust me i have been using your app since a year now i just love the experience of it ... And haa please update your app with bs 6 bikes pics and upcoming bikes with bs6 i frequently check them to keep myself updated
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it will be great to see prateek sir doing off-roading on this bike the way he do on gs........btw all the best sir for gs trophy ...hope u make India proud
Very well presented video. As a 390 Adventure owner I can concur with most things you said, but not sure if the engine noise is something i would say is very loud- but i might be slightly biased- even though unintentionally 😉. For what it’s worth, this bike feels and rides very very smooth and has plenty of get up and go, once you are in 2nd gear and up and are in the higher rpm range of say 4500 and beyond. Ride comfort is also very good compared to the 2016 duke 200 which I also ride. Obviously these are 2 totally different bikes in every aspect, for those who consider upgrading- I personally can highly recommend the 390 Adventure. Best value for money for what you get. Ride safe always 👍
You fell down so for us it will be very difficult to ride in rough and dirt track very very good review by an expert of the game Vikrant seat height is not ideal for an average Indian
I had just booked 390 Duke I had see the adventure. I like it but not I'm using activa 4g I'm upgrade to 390 I'm little bit confused now after see the 390 adventure and my height is 5.6 I can touch my one leg on ground other one is on air for a half feet what u suggest me to buy can tell me ?
All the negative points told are positive points in reviews for xpulse. all negative points told in review for xpulse are positive points for duke adventure. Amazing how two companies can make such contrasting bikes. For offroading Xpulse is better bike. for long rides due to high speeds duke is. shock-absorbing in xpulse is best. low speed grunt in xpulse is amazing. shockers absorb all shocks in xpulse easily.
Hi it's gowtham from coorg.. My height is 5.5 and I selected 2 bike.. One is benali 302r and second one is 390 adventure.. So can u suggest which one is gud and better... I am not worried for milage.. I just need a performance and bet sound of the bike that keeps my heart smile.. From every off my life pain.. Can u help me out Sir.!
I don't know about Nilesh but I think bikewale and Sagar shildekar did a good job of reviewing the bike. And between you two, I feel that yours was better..
Finally, I've found an Indian guy who has offroad skills that can give an accurate review of this bike! Thank you! But unfortunately this bike sucks! Come on! The bike has no low end power for off road? That's a 100% no no. Come on, KTM. You failed with this bike.
Hey Allan! The 390 Adventure can do some decent amount of offroading. But if you are talking about hardcore off-roading, then you might be disappointed.
Nice and good review, well done! As you said in Europe we get fully adjustable suspension front and rear, but NO quickshifter. What is more usable/beneficial of the two. In EU it is possible to get quickshifter as an option, is it worth to buy?
No one would buy dear friend..hero xpulse,dominar,versys and even Himalayan when compared to other RE is moderate at best..we like claded sports bikes,commuters and bullets
Like Karthik mentioned below, it's not a fair comparison. But we suggest buy the 390 Adventure if you have the budget. If you don't, the XPulse would satisfy most of the off-roading needs. It just doesn't do well on the highways.
First of all you are not supposed to get on the bike like how you did....you have to get on it like a adventure bike... Left leg on the foot peg.. Stand on it and then saddle
Thanks for your feedback. Everyone has their own style of doing it. The style you mentioned eats up more energy than the usual style of getting on the bike. And ADV riding is all about conserving energy whenever you can :)
Sachin sunny Himalayan has more usable low and mid range torque. And it can take more of a beating. The 390 feels lighter and more agile offroad. And it will be better on the road.
Mallet D'Souza No. I like the slow, te snicks stuff for which I need a bike that has low end grunt. With this you need to keep momentum and that requires a higher degree of skill, which, sadly I don’t possess.
Ashraf As I have mentioned somewhere else - when you have help, you just take it! Why be a hero when there are helpful folks to help you out. But when you don’t, picking it up all by yourself isn’t difficult either!
