KTM 390 Adventure: Worth Keeping?

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KTM 390 Adventure | I have been riding my KTM 390 Adventure since 2020. This winter, with my riding limited, and the announcements of several new small adventure bikes such as the Royan Enfield Himalayan 450, the CFMoto Ibex 450, and a rumored new KTM 390 Adventure, I found myself considering a new bike. - Frank
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@Hutchie2112 5 месяцев назад

I've been through a lot of other bikes the past 3 or 4 years. Tenere 700, Himalayan, CRF250, MT07, Enfield Interceptor. But the bike I've kept through it all is my 2020 390 adventure. I seriously considered the CFMoto 450, but when it comes to it, it does less in the real world than the 390, and weighs more. On the roads I ride here in Scotland, and the forest trails I ride offroad, the KTM is hilarious good fun. I'm sticking with my 390. The new himalayan 450, the triumph scrambler etc , just don't have all the goodness of the ktm, nor the sheer mad hooligan attitude. 65 now, but when I get on the 390, I'm 21 again, and laugh my head off at how nuts it is. And the traction control has saved me a couple of times on unexpected patches of ice. The most underrated and overlooked and maligned of all the smaller adventure bikes. Like yourself , I've got the bike tweaked to exactly suit me, so why change. (Apologies for the dissertation there, but I think we all get 'new bike notion' and the KTM deserves better :)

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@bacbladerunner 6 месяцев назад

My street bike is a 2021 BMW R1250RS sport tourer, and I enjoy this MC more than any of the eight bikes I've owned. But every time I throw my leg over my "little" KTM 390 adventure, I smile and have so much fun on it. At 65, these are the last two bikes I'll own, and I'm happy I chose them.

@OneOldManRiding 10 дней назад

Hello Doug! How is that bike still treating you? Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@bacbladerunner 9 дней назад

@OneOldManRiding It's treating me just fine. You probably know that I rode sections 3 & 4 of the CABDR-N with Matt a few weeks ago.

@sdefiel3719 6 месяцев назад

Frank Frank Frank ... do you really, really, really want that CFMoto? I mean ... really? If so ... get it. I understand the need to buy, farkle, wash new shiny sparlky things ... but do you really, really want something that will take $10,000 from you? Hey, if ya gots dah dough, go for it, but ... y'know? Go on that trip and think about it. You probably KNOW my answer. Say hey to all the guys when you get to S.C. Sorry I can't make it. S

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

Hello Stuart, I am not sure I want a CFMoto. This is going to sound like such a first world complaint... now that I have cruise control on my 390... I do not want to own a bike with a mechanical throttle! - Frank * Palmetto 2025 Stuart!

@randalthor20910 6 месяцев назад

In one of your previous videos you commented you always buy used bikes and save money. I'm following your advice and buying a used 390 adventure. Picking it up this Friday!

@OneOldManRiding 6 месяцев назад

That's awesome David! I saved buying mine used! I have spent a bit in it since buying it, but that's easier to justify when you saved money on the purchase! I hope you live the bike! - Frank

@pilotdane1 6 месяцев назад

Looks like that bike will do anything you need !!! Like THE MIGHTY SUZUKI DR 650 !!! - sorry... "had to" 🙂

@ParallelCamper 6 месяцев назад

Keep reminding the world! It's a service to your fellow man.

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

Oh man would a DR650 be more comfortable! - Frank

@verbalwidget7267 6 месяцев назад

Good GRAVY Frank! Be like me and be satisfied with one motorcycle ... er .. well... at a time🤣. I put my name on a list for a CF(China Farkle)450 too. They weren't taking deposits yet. I've never paid over 9k for a bike and lately I have been searching the T700's again because I just loved the one I had. But in reality, my super FARKLED DR/suspended gen1 KLR or DR650 is plenty if I'm honest with myself. Have you ever considered a DR650? Anyway, keep us posted on the latest, I'm sure after being on the Honda at the rally the KTM390 looks better.

@pilotdane1 6 месяцев назад

VW !!!!! STUD-MEISTER !!!!

@ParallelCamper 6 месяцев назад

VW!

@verbalwidget7267 6 месяцев назад

@@pilotdane1 OBI-WAN!! DR Demon 🛵💨

@verbalwidget7267 6 месяцев назад

@@ParallelCamper ROB!! DR650 White Knight!

@OneOldManRiding 7 дней назад

I fear you are not the man to be satisfied with one motorcycle! - Frank

@advmatt 6 месяцев назад

I hear ya! Been thinking the same thing. Every time I get on the 390 Adv I am reminded just how capable it is. Middleweight bikes have some advantages but the small bikes are stress free fun. Ibex 450 reviews are starting to trickle in. The post purchase costs are going to climb really fast.

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

Hello Matt, as I am sure you know from the Aprillia, the farkle costs really hurt when we buy new bikes. I was cleaning my chain Saturday and thinking... damn I am done, no need to buy anything that's not broken on this 390! It's a good feeling. - Frank * That said I made an offer on a fully farkeled 2022 Tuareg last week, he sold it before I was able to get to VA to see it.

@advmatt 4 месяца назад

@@OneOldManRiding if you do pick up a Tuareg you won't regret it.

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

@@advmatt I agree Matt. I rode a Tenre 700 on a Saturday, about 40 miles. The following Monday I sat on a Tuateg and immediately felt how balanced and comfortable it was. The designers really knew what they were doing. I knew it was THE mid-sized I would want if I bought one. I just need to find a well farkled deal. - Frank

@jons1148 6 месяцев назад

My KTM 390 adventure will go places that I would not even consider taking my old R1150GSA, and I couldn't part with the BMW because my son commandeer it. Your logic is sound. Great vid!

@OneOldManRiding 7 дней назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@growell8832 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the thoughts and the ride along, its been to long since I've ridden my 390 Adventure. The bits I've seen of the new 390 Adventure are very interesting, but I'll wait and see. There are so many new bikes coming out, I think it's a good idea to just wait a while and see if the rumors are true or not. I've found that if I'm not happy with what I've got I wont be happy with something else either.

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@Hammerhead812 6 месяцев назад

I love my 390. It's perfect for my kind of riding. Would I like a new bike? Dumb question, of course . Who wouldn't want a new bike. But, almost all of my riding is solo and if I happen to drop this bike, which has happened, I can at least pick it up myself (67 y.o.). I can go anywhere the bigger bikes go perhaps even more. I can throw this thing around like a dirt bike. So, new bike? Of course, Will I? Nah.

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@AdvTechMoto 6 месяцев назад

I'd say after last week the KTM gods have spoken and said it's time for something different...

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

I may buy a new 390, and give Bajaj my money, but my damn bike is still in the shop waiting for KTM to get back to the tech. KTM is NOT getting any more of my money! - Frank

@jaypence1911 6 месяцев назад

Frank, lets face it, there is no time when a new bike is not a good idea😂

@RRRRefuelRideRace 6 месяцев назад

This is so true. :) It just needs to be done. :)

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

My bank account disagrees Jay! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@lukas7374 4 месяца назад

Dude I had the same problem, I was craving a fast as hell bike so I looked at bmw r nine and the ftr but by the time I make it off road, capable I’m going to be in the 15,000 dollar range and I said why ? More power ??? I don’t need it, so I’m keeping my 390 would love a 32” seat height but I’ll get over it, literally lol

@ParallelCamper 6 месяцев назад

Keep the 390 if you can swing it. Sounds like you love it too much to let it go. Get the CF Moto too!

@OneOldManRiding 7 дней назад

I cannot quit the 390! - Frank

@hamzafakir-y9i 6 месяцев назад

Maaan ! I swear I just had the same the convo with wife about changing it to a new one and I started thinking the same. Once I get on the bike, I get back the smile and delete all the bad thoughts about changing the 390 ADV

@OneOldManRiding 7 дней назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@deltaskyhawk 6 месяцев назад

Just get a newer DR650! Motorcycles are like women, You always want to try out a new one!

@leeinwis 5 месяцев назад

😲😲

@OneOldManRiding 10 дней назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@OneOldManRiding 10 дней назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@alanwarren5846 6 месяцев назад

As much as I would like to know about the Ibex, keep the 390, as you say it does just about everything you would want to do. And one of the downsides of the ktm is the resale value. My vote (if it is up to a vote) is keep it as long as possible.

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@MotoCampAdv 6 месяцев назад

Then you rode a Transalp and now what are you thinking 🤔

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Transalp is great, but heavier than I like.Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@leeinwis 3 дня назад

@@OneOldManRiding I kinda like lighter bikes myself.

@OneOldManRiding День назад

@@leeinwis Manufacturers are forgetting the lighter bike segment... sigh. - Frank

@leeinwis День назад

@@OneOldManRiding I love my crf250 rally

@scottsmith1897 6 месяцев назад

Just keep the KTM............it works and you enjoy it.

@OneOldManRiding 7 дней назад

Still enjoying it! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@tsdmoto 5 месяцев назад

Howdy from Tennessee. Every time I have a motorcycle I'm happy with, but I don't ride it for whatever reason, I want another motorcycle to replace it. I think that we forget how much we enjoy things that we have, and have a tendency to project heightened expectations on things we don't have. Just remember the wise words of Dave Matthews, "what I want is what I not got, but what I need is all around me".

@OneOldManRiding 5 месяцев назад

Hello, Where are you in TN? We are outside Newport. I am always looking at bikes, I cannot resist. I need to spend more time riding, and less time window shopping! - Frank

@tsdmoto 5 месяцев назад

@@OneOldManRiding Howdy, I'm outside of Chattanooga near Ooltewah. I've not been to Newport but judging by where it is, I bet the riding is super nice!

@RRRRefuelRideRace 6 месяцев назад

This was a proper off road Frank. You don't have to think twice. Getting a new bike is just like having a coffee when you feel the need and you know that. :) I am happy that you are in. :)

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Hello Gregor, the 390 is a hard bike to replace. The Japanese manufacturers are unwilling to make a full featured bike, and I do not trust the Euro brands! - Frank

@RRRRefuelRideRace 3 дня назад

@@OneOldManRiding Basically you don't have a lot to pick in this segment. You are right bro. Can check my community tab.

@papertiger795 6 месяцев назад

Think you've got it bad? I'm currently obsessing over, and getting close to buying, a Honda Rebel 1100. Yes, a cruiser. This is a cry for help, somebody please talk me out of this. It was cool to see some of your Corbett footage again. Nothing like Backcountry South Florida.

@OneOldManRiding 7 дней назад

Did you end up on a Cruiser sir? I mean, they are classic and comfortable. My last cruiser was a Vilcan. very fun bike. - Frank

@papertiger795 7 дней назад

@@OneOldManRiding not yet, but still looking. I still haven't found a more practical and economical bike for my south florida-san diego-seattle-back to South Florida dream ride.

@OneOldManRiding 6 дней назад

@@papertiger795 I would not be able to ride that far in my Vulcan. I took 4.5 hour rides and that was about it. The relaxed position caused issues. I imagine I might be able to get used to it, but I mostly used my cruiser for fun mountain rides in the 3-4 hour length. - Frank

@Nelsonriggusa 6 месяцев назад

Yes! You need a small bike in BOTH locations!

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

Agreed!! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@Nelsonriggusa 4 месяца назад

@@OneOldManRiding Yes Sir! Gotta keep the wheels moving!

@pilotdane1 6 месяцев назад

THE DESERT IS MY HAPPY PLACE TOO !!!!

@jaypence1911 6 месяцев назад

OBI! THE ONE AND ONLY!

@ParallelCamper 6 месяцев назад

Dane!

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

Coming from the east coast, the desert is just so open and beautiful. - Frank

@sdkrum 6 месяцев назад

Nothing wrong with wanting a new bike - it's exciting and fun, at least for a while. Keep the 390 for a while also, so if you find the CF450 is not really doing it for you, you can fall back to it and sell the CF. If after a few thousand miles, the Ibex does it for you and you want to really spend farkle$ on it, go for it and find the 390 a new home!

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@thadthompson4929 5 месяцев назад

This video reminds me of the lyrics from a Red Hot Chili Peppers song... "Ten more reasons why I need somebody new, just like you."

@OneOldManRiding 5 месяцев назад

Indeed! The desire for new often makes no sense but does not go away! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@thouseinthehouse 6 месяцев назад

Just wanted to give you some words of encouragement and commiserate with you. We do ALL get this way. Contentment is a hard skill to master. how many miles do you have on the 390 adventure?

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

Hello, Just over 25K. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@dennismacwilliams196 6 месяцев назад

So funny i have the same bike, and want a upgrade, i thought Abought the 450 also i belive its abought the same hourse Power. For me i think its going to be a husky 701. To me its a Nice big upgrade. Just my though

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@randomlyTrees 6 месяцев назад

I get sentimental with the few bikes I’ve owned. It’s hard to want to part ways, even if I can justify it, because of the memories attached. If you enjoy the bike, you have it all set up how you like, and you still have use for it, I would keep it.

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Hello Andrew, I still cannot imagine how you parted with a Honda CRF250L. How do you sleep at night! - Frank

@randomlyTrees 3 дня назад

@@OneOldManRidingit was replaced by a Suzuki DR650, on which I do everything I could do on the 250L and more.

@tomfagro6744 6 месяцев назад

If your considering it... you've probably already made up your mind. I believe in selling while it still has value.

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

Hello Tom, I believe my bike has been in too many RU-vid videos to have much value! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@rcvg69420 6 месяцев назад

I wonder if cfmoto will do a 300cc single cylinder sub 300lb wet low stress dual sport. They have the engine already. I think that could be super cool. As for the 450 compared to your 390, well we all like the novelty of new bikes, if it really doesn't matter much to you financially I say go for it! The 450s look pretty sweet I think.

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@user-qi5eo6ss9g 6 месяцев назад

there is something about the 390 ADV that gives me the fun in riding. I think it is about its characteristics - asking you to do more. Yeah it kind of sucks at low rpm torque, but when you give it what it wants, it is so much fun! It puts this smile on your face. For other bikes, i'd usually feel that same way when I ride on higher displacement bikes. The 390 ADV has some quirks in the offroad department, but the plethora of aftermarket accessories make up for it.

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@mikedowning4603 3 месяца назад

I just wanted to thank you Frank for a very informative video, and timely in terms of me chancing upon it as I have a test ride on a 390 Adventure tomorrow with my wife coming along on the pillion seat. My local dealer has a couple of new bikes in 2023 colours discounted to £5200 (about 6500 U.S. dollars). Coincidentally they also have a 2020 790 Adventure for slightly more which was tempting but watching your video has "sealed the deal" in my mind plus I think the 390 has sufficient power for where I live in rural mid Wales - the nearest motorway is 50 miles away and I've got used to a bike that can do 80+mpg (imperial gals - probably about the only thing here in the UK that is bigger than what you have in the U.S.😂. The other bike on my shortlist is the Honda CB500x but perhaps I go for one of those when I'm old - I'm only 68 😉

@vtrack1963 6 месяцев назад

You know you want that CFMoto 450MT, just get it and compare. The idea to keep a bike (one that is running) at each of your various estates is a good one… I’ve enjoyed the 790 Adv so far. I didn’t see myself ever getting rid of the WR250R, yet I believe it was a wise choice. I wasn’t riding it much.

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

I am doubting you enjoy your 790, as you have been doing all Suzuki riding for a month! - Frank

@vtrack1963 4 месяца назад

@@OneOldManRiding I just completed the 2024 PNWGT. 6,841 miles if I added it up correctly. No long multi night trips now until September. Now I have time to ride the 790…

@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Nature is your RU-vid office!

@OneOldManRiding 6 месяцев назад

Hello Jason, you sir are correct! - Frank

@dekkard 3 месяца назад

Man, I ordered my KTM 390 Adventure SW yesterday, and I am SOOOOO happy I did not order the Svartpilen, which I considered! We have a house near the city, with exactly the same trail roads like in that Video, and I cannot wait to ride the Bike there!!! 😃

@mayo_moto 6 месяцев назад

Nice video Frank! I have similar feelings about replacing my XR with a 690 Enduro R. 🤷‍♂️

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

Hello Duke, we are all waiting for you to purchase a Monkey as a pit bike! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@mayo_moto 4 месяца назад

@@OneOldManRiding I’d ride the heck out of a Monkey!

@Diabeekei 6 месяцев назад

Hello! I’m starting my foray into ADV and was looking into this bike and upgrade to the PanAm Special later (I have a 2023 Sportster S i might trade in if I really like adv) is this bike a good start?

@serpotter 6 месяцев назад

I bought a 390 ADV as my first adv bike, so far it has been great. very good offroad capabilities, cruise at 75mph on the streets. low weight, doesn't feel overwhelming and gives you a lot of confidence to try and go for it. honestly so far, even though i have tested bigger bikes, i have not found a single reason to drive anything else.

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

It's a great bike. As long as you are OK with the seat height. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@stephanematis 6 месяцев назад

Logic :) Love it.

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting Stephen! - Frank

@Kelahri 6 месяцев назад

Sound reasoning!😊

@OneOldManRiding 4 месяца назад

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank

@jagtec128 6 месяцев назад

What does "high miles" mean? 50k? 80K? I'm asking for frame of reference, not to be a smart arse. These modern bikes will likely run for a VERY long time.

@OneOldManRiding 6 месяцев назад

Hello Jag, 25K+ on a high strung 373 cc engine is IMHO "high mileage." This is not a low strung DR650 or KLR650 engine. It's made to be run at 8K RPM to get the power out of it, and lives over 10K on highways. And if you frequent the largest group for them on the Internet, (FB group with 46K members.) then 10K is the high end for most riders. Though the highest I have seen was 54K. It is most certainly an outlier. - Frank

@jagtec128 6 месяцев назад

Hey Frank! I own a ‘21 390 ADV, and plan to keep it for some time. 3rd owner, with only 3600 miles. I see no reason these bikes won’t live to 50k easily if properly maintained.

@leeinwis 5 месяцев назад

@@OneOldManRiding 10K for an adventure bike that should be made to do alot of miles ? lol..junk

@CountryBoy1069 6 месяцев назад

What part of Tennessee do you come to when you come here. I live in Roane County and I'm starting a Moto touring business called East Tennessee Moto Adventures. It will consist of History tours and scenic tours starting off from the Cumberland Plateau making a huge circle around East Tennessee over to North Carolina and back to Cumberland Co on the Plateau. People will see a part of East Tennessee and learn its History of some pretty nice towns and places that Changed the world history as we know it today. I would like to see you one day on a tour.

@marshall3498 6 месяцев назад

I live in East Tennessee also in johnson city. I'm also a motovlogger and I have a 2023 ktm 890 adventure.

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Hello Marshall, have you heard of the Palmetto ADV Rally in SC? You should bring the CRF300L! Meet me in Newport and I will ride over with you! - Frank

@OneOldManRiding 3 дня назад

Hello, I am just outside of Newport TN. Shoot me an email, I would live to stop by and see your business. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank