KTM 390 Adventure - 5 Things You Need to Know

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The KTM 390 Adventure may seem an odd choice to put up against a 660, a 937, and a 1,250, but once you look at all it offers for a significantly lower price, our choice might make more sense. We just got a chance to put a lot more miles on it during our recent Adventure Touring Shootout, where we traveled to South Dakota, home of the famous Sturgis Bike Rally. While the region is known for the Rally, there's more to check out in South Dakota.
Book your adventure at:
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Until then, find out what we love (and don't love) about the KTM 390 Adventure in this quick overview.
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@tsdmoto 23 дня назад

KTM 390 Adventure was the reboot to my riding career. Loved its versatility, the very alive chassis, and rev happy thumper.

@TheSparkratos 11 месяцев назад

Upgraded from Himalayan to the KTM 390ADV. Best decision. It has brought back fun in my ride.

@connor25 10 месяцев назад

I got a mate thinking of doing the same, what height are you?

@TheSparkratos 10 месяцев назад

@@connor25 5'10"

@sdefiel3719 8 месяцев назад

Yep, I owned both the RE and the KTM. I gave the RE to my son. I kept the KTM. The RE is great, but the KTM is better. S

@beaunaro 5 месяцев назад

You missed it bud. Himalayan new model. Simplicity that’ll get you home.

@TheSparkratos 5 месяцев назад

@@beaunaro Absolutely not mate!! All the RE's are too old for my riding style 🤷 So sure that I've sold my old GT650 just recently. I highly doubt RE will ever win me back, given the exciting line ups all the other manufacturers have.

@houseofroos 11 месяцев назад

Excellent review Evans! I own this bike and I think you nailed all the high points.

@packfan1946 7 месяцев назад

I bought this model ADV bike this past spring and am very pleased and impressed with it.

@BreezyRider66 4 месяца назад

Triumph Scrambler 400, the new Himalayan 450, the cf moto 450MT (coming late 2024 to UK) and the KTM 390ADV are my shortlist for next bike. I'm 57 & done with big heavy bikes now, it's great that manufacturers are giving us some good smaller bikes...

@fernandoherasvarela5349 3 месяца назад

I have tried the Himalayan and the Scrambler , do not hesitate, the KTM is in a different league, by far. I am 58, by the way :)

@otlndsh 11 месяцев назад

Amazing bike. Loving mine since 2020

@bobroberts4085 11 месяцев назад

I road mine 1/3 of the way across the northern US. Very good bike.

@ThinkAboutIt-fg3gh 9 месяцев назад

If you want to adventure ride without the weight, which weight should be your primary concern, this is the bike. Price, displacement, power range and off road capability, this bike is one of a few to fill in all the needs of going across country wo the fear of what to do if you drop it.

@Frip36 2 месяца назад

Thanks. This is precisely what I've been looking for then. Had to look at dual sports for light weight, but not too big on dirt bike looks.

@cossiedrifter 4 месяца назад

I bought a 2023 Adventure SW last summer. It's awesome! We don't get the engine guards in Sweden, but we do get LED turn signals. Mine had Bluetooth with navigation but I have to pay extra to active the quick shifter.

@JOEBOWERY 11 месяцев назад

neat ! Thanks !

@hillquestdualsport 9 месяцев назад

Got one. Love it. I do not miss my previous big ADV bike.

@schoolchown 2 месяца назад

I am also planning to get one when I go back to my country ❤

@martinmackye9865 11 месяцев назад

Love my 390!!

@Funky420Infotainment 10 месяцев назад

Im planning on getting one,... Cant wait

@PJMack- 3 месяца назад

Me too lets go!

@sbsb4995 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic machine

@abymathew295 11 месяцев назад

I heard KTM is also developing a hardcore Rally version of 390 Adv..😍

@pranavom 11 месяцев назад

Use a Adventure 390X and completely love it!

@ScottRottenFPV 11 месяцев назад

Love this bike.

@whiterabit09 10 месяцев назад

Coming from an R6, i love my KTM, it feels grunty and has plenty or pull.... I can lean it in the corners on tarmac and on dirty feels stable and responsive.

@fernandoherasvarela5349 3 месяца назад

I ride it in Indonesia where the weight, power and size is perfect for the roads here, Fantastic set up for a smaller bike

@Lemmingadventures 8 месяцев назад

It's 2 bikes in 1. Take it on twistys or on reasonable dirt roads and it excels at both.

@user-dd9cv8ub2o 9 месяцев назад

Edit ta sai hoycha 😍

@stepneye1165 11 месяцев назад

I have Mich Road 6s on mine and it rips round corners like a supermoto. Eats larger bikes for breakfast around town.

@patrickfitzgerald2861 10 месяцев назад

I can't find anything to fault with your assessment of this motorbike. It's on my short list for purchase early next year, but I'm waiting to see how Triumph prices the Scrambler 400 X first. The 390 Adventure is clearly more off-road capable than the Triumph, but it costs nearly ten grand out the door. If Triumph is aggressive on pricing, and they encourage their dealers to stop all this "additional dealer markup" nonsense, they'll likely get my business, and a raft of other buyers as well.

@neonsamurai1348 24 дня назад

My biggest criticisms of this motorcycle are that the pegs are position badly and tilted forward, which is awkward for off-road standing, that it uses tubed tires and does not include or offer a center stand, the handle bars are too low, the IMU is an older 3 axis, and seat sucks. KTM also has the new version in testing, possibly coming next year which is a full redesign and with the new engine from the 2024 duke 390.

@bseidem5112 11 месяцев назад

KTM needs to put some real resources into reliability. Show us why we should get one of these bikes. Today we believe we'll have a good time on the bike, and then it breaks; what we hear over and over: it breaks.

@MrKdr500 11 месяцев назад

i own a 790, 890 dukes, 890ADV-r & 1290 superduke and my 790 duke is a daily rider to work with over 90,000km's zero problems.....KTM's are high performance race ready bikes & people need to remember that with proper servicing.

@hair2050 10 месяцев назад

I agree. I would love to own this bike but there are way too many horror stories out there of not only reliability but more importantly to me and my situation, (bike is my only transport right now) the NON availability of parts. And I live, (in Australia) one hundred miles from the closest dealership. If Ktm would come and pick up my non functioning bike and give me a loaner unit they return it to my home working properly again, I’d buy one tomorrow. They will not so I will keep riding my VStrom.

@bseidem5112 10 месяцев назад

Yup and the last I heard the electronic goodies are not warrantied.@@hair2050

@afmo500 10 месяцев назад

I had a new KTM RC390 in 2015, had to be picked up by the dealer van 4 times before 10k KMs.

@hair2050 10 месяцев назад

@@afmo500 my worst fear 😨. The closest dealer is 100 miles away. Nightmare stuff.

@user-cn9fn6fe3g 4 месяца назад

Great review but you never mentioned anything about top end (for highway riding) or how many gears it has.

@ageless1003 11 месяцев назад

Chop in fuelx for a much smoother lower RPM's.

@SBMotoZ 11 месяцев назад

Build quality not up to Spec with Japanese machines, but the rowdy engine always puts a smile on my face

@houseofroos 11 месяцев назад

Tell that to the thousands of Indians who ride the living snot out of these bikes !

@MrKdr500 11 месяцев назад

Japanese bikes this size are mostly made in Thailand and the KTM is just as good.

@wparro6009 10 месяцев назад

@@MrKdr500not even close to Japanese for reliability

@saadstrips6573 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. But you need to compare the KTM to the BMW G 310 GS

@fernandoherasvarela5349 3 месяца назад

My favourite bike is the GS 1250 but the 310 was the biggest mistake BMW did. For sometime I was hoping they release a better version in 400 cc but ended up buying the 390 Adv, I love it

@dpajc056 11 месяцев назад

They should’ve given call info and turn by turn already in the price. CF Moto for example doesn’t hold back on its buyers something software related like this.

@Isha048 11 месяцев назад

I noticed that it had spoke wheels, but I only found alloy wheels on the catalogue. Can you buy it aftermarket, perhaps? Thanks for the video, really interesting.

@xrgmer339 11 месяцев назад

There is a special 390 adventure SW (Spoked Wheels) version.

@millerw2378 3 месяца назад

I have my eyes on one 2020 model

@SmokinZen Месяц назад

So how do you fix the pegs problem?

@johna6968 8 месяцев назад

Small adventure bikes are where Im at.

@davidpalin1790 11 месяцев назад

Nice bike, however, looks expensive compared to the himalayan

@davidlenz7817 6 месяцев назад

I want one! I there’s 2022 with 6k miles for sale by me

@michaelrogers897 9 месяцев назад

I am so confused why everyone is always so concerned with power, motorcycles are such light vehichles. A lot of people in a lot of countries get by just find with less than 250cc

@vantastic_dreamer 11 месяцев назад

I just listed my KTM for sale here in Vegas. Now I just watched this video now I’m thinking about keeping it! I have a 2020 is that a good year on the KTM 390?

@cruze86 11 месяцев назад

Does it have spoke wheels and adjustable suspension? If not then sell it and buy the SW variant. 👍🏻

@ageless1003 11 месяцев назад

@@cruze86SW variant has tube tires and with no center stand, it's a trouble to mend punctures

@ScottRottenFPV 11 месяцев назад

A vanner with a 390A? Lol me 2.

@vantastic_dreamer 11 месяцев назад

@@cruze86 mag wheels but adjustable suspension. Thoughts?

@vantastic_dreamer 11 месяцев назад

@@ScottRottenFPV that’s funny!

@ageless1003 11 месяцев назад

Those halogen turn signals. 😢

@jonomasonILoveU 11 месяцев назад

Seriously considering trading in my 22 Duke390 on the 24 390Adv, I love kTm😁.

@SuperImbadude 11 месяцев назад

No use, waste of money

@jonomasonILoveU 11 месяцев назад

Yeah maybe I should just get the new Duke890@@SuperImbadude

@thudtheace 9 месяцев назад

This is going to be my next bike. I like lighter bikes after riding a number of behemoths for a number of years. Cheers!

@theshadowswithin9896 8 месяцев назад

Does anybody short ride one of these? Contemplating getting one for my wife, at 5'2" tall.

@stevenphoon999 8 месяцев назад

Not sure this helps or not, I am 5 ft 7 and riding on 2015 duke 390 only. Flat footed for me though.

@alaatmeh9446 8 месяцев назад

Hi everybody Is KTM 390 adventure which made in india a durable motorcycle?

@fernandoherasvarela5349 3 месяца назад

3 years on it, not a problem

@martyn_g 6 месяцев назад

The reality is that this bike is a Duke 390 GT. I owned one;)

@HunterVlog350cc 11 месяцев назад

all three bikes cannot tackle great indian himalauas as easily as a himalayan 411 itself

@LoanMe-lq6qr 10 месяцев назад

Little ktm 😂 mean while in india .... Kya bhayanker power hae !!! 😂😂😂😂

@rickrobinson8417 8 месяцев назад

They went to spoked wheels??? That's a bummer imo

@pigpen65 6 месяцев назад

Why? Better for offroad. If you are doing mostly tarmac get a Duke. Cheaper and has the cast wheels

@rickrobinson8417 6 месяцев назад

@@pigpen65 If I want something better for off road then I'd get a dual sport not an adventure bike.

@HunterVlog350cc 11 месяцев назад

the himalayan is a formidable simple machine that outsells this in india

@JohnNewton-ev8ch 11 месяцев назад

The Quickshift+ is garbage...don't waste your money.

@fernandoherasvarela5349 3 месяца назад

Mine is smooth as silk but I heard some friends making the same commentary

@r.hagenau3541 10 месяцев назад

Underdimensioned cooling and clutch for serious offroad work. And ALL the non-essential electronics should be optional. Too much to potentially leave you stranded because of a 50 cent part. The good thing is its comparably low weight.

@i_observe9846 9 месяцев назад

the coolint is plenty powerful, get your head out of your ass.

@markku2857 6 месяцев назад

It is NOT an off road bike, it is an adventure bike!

@fernandoherasvarela5349 3 месяца назад

You need a 6 Days 🙂

@kevinjones7732 11 месяцев назад

KTM’s are too bike but build quality is poor. I’m sure once you have e been through some water things will start to rust, especially bolts and fasteners.

@moto_vana 11 месяцев назад

My Yamaha has corroded more than the KTM in the same time period- while the KTM is the one that sees more dirt, water and salt (winters) now.

@kevinjones7732 11 месяцев назад

@@moto_vana my 390 hasn’t handled a British winter well at all, despite being hosed down when it rains and washed every weekend.

@moto_vana 11 месяцев назад

@@kevinjones7732 I normally use ACF50 to "winterize" my motorcycles for use in the US winters where trucks brine the streets with salt. That seems to have been working for years now.

@kevinjones7732 11 месяцев назад

@@moto_vana likewise, a liberal coating of the ACF50 seems to work wonders. God knows what state it would be in now if I hadn’t. Shame really KTM’s are top back road blasters and the build quality is what stops me buying a Super Duke.

@moto_vana 11 месяцев назад

@@kevinjones7732 Oh agreed. I only got this baby KTM because it is made in India with Bajaj, who know a thing or two about making reliable bikes in a tough market. It's still a few years before I would get one of the notorious Austrian-made KTMs- they are fun but reliability continues to plague the entire range-electrical or structural. And I do at least 10-12000 miles a year so I need something reliable. And that's why, my Yamaha is always on standby lol

@skaraborgcraft 11 месяцев назад

Waiting for the Triumph 400X.......dont need all the gizmos.

@jessetrauma556 11 месяцев назад

Ktm's are great to ride, terrible to own. Lots of quarky problems in their entire line up.

@krusejonathan01 11 месяцев назад

I’m a 390 Adventure owner. I’ve had no problems with my ownership experience. Time consuming oil change due to additional screens to clean is the only quirk I can think of.

@youtubed9695 11 месяцев назад

On my 3rd ktm not a single issue fantastic bikes

@makmoto0606 11 месяцев назад

Lots of hard riding on a 390 for a year and a half, and no serious issues. 390 ADV is an amazingly good bike!

@Alastairtheduke1 11 месяцев назад

390 Duke owner, had the stator go at about 6k but I'm at 17k and no further problems eeeexcept the screen going on and off for no reason which needs a little love tap lol