KTM 390 Adventure X & SW First Ride Impressions
The KTM 390 Adventure was created to offer a balance between touring and off-road ability. It's not an easy mix to achieve, and this is the hardest KTM motorcycle for Shumi and Kartikeya to recommend. On MotorInc First, they're discussing what the new 2023 line-ups new 390 Adventure X and 390 Adventure SW models mean for the range, for customers and for the KTM Adventure series.
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CHAPTERS
00:00-01:27 KTM Adventure Caveats
01:28-04:07 Adventure X Quick Summary
04:08-04:30 Adventure SW Quick Summary
04:31-07:25 390 Adventure X is Value!
07:26-09:43 Adventure SW has pros and cons
09:44-11:07 Who Really Needs Spoked Wheels
11:08-12:51 Retrofit & Interchange Parts!
12:52-14:18 Which One To Buy?
14:19-14:49 Warranty Concerns
14:50-15:11 The KTM You Can Buy!
15:12-16:37 The Ride Experience Is As Before
16:38-17:22 Not Ready To Ace?
17:23-18:18 Rivals Incoming!
18:19-18:20 Why's It Not An Off-Roader
19:19-21:49 Closing Comments
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I often get asked what KTM can do to fix the gap between what the 390 Adventure does and what we expect it to do. First, the SW suggests that the ideal 390 Adventure would split into two parts. One that does touring really well and another that does off-road really well. Sort of how the Rally Kit turns the Xpulse 200 from a casually good off-roader to an excellent, far more serious off-road machine. Why it cannot be done with this generation of the Adventure is mostly to with the frame itself (which is why I keep saying 2025, the model change is a crucial milestone for this motorcycle). We need more suspension travel and more ground clearance to make this as much of an off-roader as the 790 or 890 Adventures. Maybe even a 21" front wheeled model! If you sacrifice the idea of off-roading, then the bones of a good tourer are actually in the 390 Adventure. I'd be fine with the 19" front wheel -it has the utility of handling bad roads and flatter trails better. But what you really need is suspension that allows the 390 Adventure to settle down and do _a lot more_ than the 390 Duke or equivalent on Indian roads (implying a mix of surfaced but bumpy roads). This is what I think the adjustable suspension, had it been standard from the beginning, offered riders. And now, the SW's spoked wheels to me, are a far smaller utility than the adjustable suspension. And the more I rode the SW, the more I concluded that the standard 390 A should _not_ have anything but adjustable suspension today.
I was hoping to buy 390 Adv This Year But After Watching whole Video, i concluded that It doesn't Meet My kind of Needs in An Adv . Maybe I will Hold Out Till Summer Next Year . To see what other kinds Of Adv Motorcycles India Gets And Get Batter Sense Which One Will Meet My needs 😁
Good plan!
Hiii , can you please explain which types of suspension used in 390 Adventure x and 390 adventure.
It's shumi ❤
🙌🏻 Agreed
what separates your channel from the rest is you really make us try to understand the machine, not just review the performance. This opens up new perspectives for us. Thank you both
Thanks for the appreciation Prasad!
That what Shumi does the best, he shows the bigger picture & real world utility of the matter. Guy's a gem.
Second that
Shumi is more practical when it comes to what you want from a motorcycle and what you are looking out for.
This video has opened a whole new perspective, which is a good thing. Thank you for keeping it real guys 🤙🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
Two wise men and a great support team behind, another happy subscriber!!! Thanks all
Shumi, I rented a KTM 390 for the spiti circuit, rode like a maniac... and I loved it. Especially coming from a Tiger 800 at home, I loved the light weight nimbleness. It is still a very good bike and can be recommended to most of the riders (tourers.). I liked your analysis on the seat height/suspension/frame. You have not gone overboard like the most other reviewers, who just give gospel. You have actually backed your views with analysis. On more suggestion, in Motoinc videos (except this one), your presentation style changed... I personally miss your earlier involved analysis... may be change of style is not needed
Glad you love the MotorInc vibe! Can you please explain that last part again?
@@motorinc he didn't
Yea please explain the last bit a bit
Came back frustrated with the traffic in Lonavala. Your videos made me cheer up a bit! Eagerly waiting for the next gen duke. Killing it with the aesthetics! The background and costume ❤.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Sunday and first rains? We could have told you that the traffic would be nuts!
@@motorinc lesson learned 🤣👌
This is brilliant! I've really got some points to consider/remember while I purchase one. Thanks. Great work ♥️
This video was like having a normal conversation with fellow riders so easy to understand , relate lot of info shared just so transparent , no polished gyaan. Just upto the point and everything that was told is in the head so clear.. 😊❤
Absolutely love the calm and zen like episodes .. such a welcome and refreshing change.
I love watching you talk , not only about bike , it helps see life in a new perspective, soon I will join riding classes with you
Awesome! Best of luck!
Thanks for the informative video! It really helped me gain clarity on what to look for in the adventure bikes. Keep up the great work, your channel is a fantastic resource for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Absolutely in love with your channel. Hearing the two of you speak is nothing short of therapy. And the questions that form in my mind, 20 seconds later, the exact same questions are dealt with, it’s almost like the both of you are in tune with what the viewer wants to know, in advance. Keep up the good work! Love from Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed that!
Grateful for tackling the most pertinent Q&A session on 390 ADV. You guys have saved 60k+ to most prospective owners including me ❤ as aforementioned listening to both of you is just so sweet and therapeutic. Love from New Delhi to you both and the team behind the scenes :)
Thanks Rohit! Glad that make sense to you! Will pass on your compliments to the team!
2 of my most favourite presenters on the same channel! Love it guys..and very very informative ❤
Thank you for being here with us! ❤️
You folks continue to to read my mind, every time, just want to thank you for covering each ride with all the practical, logical and passionate reviews. An avid rider and enthusiast myself, Big fan and very much relatable. 😊 Thank you Team! Sandy
Some really valid points raised by you guys here, this is slowly changing my perspective towards 390Adv. Thanks for putting it out there the way you guys have. I guess stepping back a bit thinking about the points and maybe waiting for a bit more longer to see what more options do we get in next 2 years time will be more bang for the buck. Keep up the good work guys, really appreciate your efforts towards a quality dialogue on automobiles \m/
Yes! Good idea!
Triumph 400x is better for indian roads
I love how you guys don't mince your words and say what a normal rider mostly would have questions about. Love the unfiltered opinion!
Thanks Vijay! Glad you found that useful!
thhanks for helping me to decide whic adv to buy, Gonna buy 390 adventure x
Apart from everything else worth loving in this video (the content being top bins only as always), let me take this moment to appreciate the aesthetics. Love the couches. Love their attire. Production value is as high as it gets.
That being said, (and this comes from a place of deepest love) I feel the background wall can be done a smidge better maybe. Its good now, but I think it could've been done better (but hey that's just my opinion). Specifically I feel the pastel white and pale blue: instead of this a plain dark wall with a better visible logo might've looked a tad bit better (even though I understand that a plain wall wouldn't have as much personality as the current one)
So we did try plain walls but it didn’t work for us and we haven’t gone back to that. Thanks for the feedback though, Daksh. Super good to have people like you watch our work!
I got my 390 ADV last year. Been having a hoot on our roads with it cuz of the engine , the longer- than-Duke suspension travel and the accomodating seats. It's comfortable enough (even 2 up, provided the pillion isn't overweight) on long rides and is engaging on the twisties and more than capable of mild off roading. It fits my requirements pretty well. The only thing I wish was different was my 5 foot 6 height and the exhaust note. It might not be the best at any one thing but for someone who enjoys more than one type of riding and doesn't have the budget for 4 different bikes (for cities, canyons, highways and off road), the 390 ADV is a great pick in my opinion.
What a stonking amazing review! Addresses so many crucial points that nobody else does. Just brilliant.
Thanks!
I always have great time with you dudes kudos💥🙏!!
@motorinc Thank you for this brilliant podcast. How is the ride quality 11:38 of ADV X compared to speed 400?
Cutting throught the BS to get to what I as a consumer should do (depending on use case) is exactly why I love this channel. Was a fun watch end to end. Would have loved it more if they touched on the low end torque issues a bit along with suspension travel and ground clearance.
My 2013 Duke with the change in both wheels and adjustable front suspension and rear is now an even better treat to ride and it has the Gen 1 390 engine which is just something else compared to the recent ones! So yes, retrofitting is the way to go! Thank you for putting it out there.
Totally agree
It is an awesome video as ever. I have been watching your videos and was able to narrow down my search for my next upgrade . Briefly speaking about my experiences I have a classic 350 and I usually drive 60-70% city and rest touring but now I am planning to go regular touring with my wife so this number might come 50-50 city and touring. I want my next bike to have close to 40 bhp and good ergonomic for both rider and pillion thus thinking to get adv x or scrambler 400 x . I also wanted to include Himalayan 450 but the tube tyres are a turn off for me plus when they do include the tubeless tyres it might cross my bugget of 3.5 on road. Any suggestions or recommendations which to choose or if I missed any bike please do tell… thank in advance and as always great work in making this videos … they are very helpful 😄
Shumi & Karthi !!! Love to see you guys together , U guys talk crisp n clear & upto the point rather than dragging it like others . That's where you guys stand out . Ok coming to the point , I have started my journey from Shogun , RXZ , RD 350,Pulsar 150, Pulsar 220,Classic 350 , Now Looking for a Adv Tourer or if not Honda Higness , My personal Likes goes to Beneli 502 x , Himalayan, Kawasaki Versys , ADV 390 KTM , or Vstrom 250 SCOC . What's you Pick :)
Appreciate making such informative video 👏 Quick question I have vstorm sx and looking for it upgrade to get more power for like touring 80% and 20% off-road, can you suggest any machine under 5 lakh except GS310 cos it’s too expensive to maintain
Osm video, looking forward to seeing more such quality content from you guys 🔥 🙌🏻
Thank you so much!
i upgraded from re himalayan to adventure 390x and for me this solves all the major issues that i had with RE. i really like this bike and i go very light off roading. city and highway mainly.
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Awesome! Glad you're enjoying your ride!
What would be your pick of a motorcyle under 6L which is a great tourer(consider mild offroading)? with pillon and without pillion?
I always get hit upon by my rider buddies how I made a mistake getting the regular 390 instead of the adventure. But having ridden both of them, I knew I made the right choice bcz the 390 is also a phenomenal tourer if not better and feels at home in the twisties which is much more usable in the city too. Dont see any reason to get the adv over the regular 390 apart from mild off road capabilities
Shumi would totally agree!
What about the agressive position of footpegs on a duke that no one who is looking for a touring bike would prefer?
@@sachuchandra94 Duke footpegs are not aggressive, they are bit rearset. The aggresive ones are those of RC
Hi there I am planning to by the Royal Enfield Himalayan the current modal do you think I should wait for the newer one my dealer gave me an option to select and book the newer modal right now it self and I am confused whether to go with the current one or the upcoming one please help me out (the newer Himalayan looks a lot appealing though)
I recently bought a Ktm 390 adv x and done around 200kms till date and I'm in love with this machine..
Congratulations! Wish you the best for your travels!
I bought the rally variant of the 390 adventure and riding it has been an absolute pleasure. The power, the suspension its all worth it. I would prefer it over the g310gs and the Himalayan over and over again
Excellent explanation.... Clear thoughts... I am thinking to have a bike which can handle off-roading plus highways fairly well.... I am confused between KTM 390 Adventure and RE Himalayan 411. Can you help?
Okay, let me pit things into perspective. The last time I rode a motorcycle was 30 years ago and it was the original Boss - the Suzuki Shogun. I'm not in the market anytime soon for a motorcycle, although to be completely transparent I did come close to pulling the trigger on a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro but that's another story. I did see the 390 Adventure last year for my kid brother back in India, and I was really keen that he gets one, but....I'm here because I love both of these guys who love and breathe motorcycles. I love their content and the conversational style, crisp format. This video has really cleared whatever doubts I had in my mind about the 390 Adv. I think I'm going to tell my brother to wait until 2025. Absolutely amazing video, guys. Keep up the good work!!
Hullo GK! You're an awesome elder brother! Worth waiting! Thanks for being with us here!
This used to be a dream machine for me because of 3 reasons, I can tour, It's cheap to maintain, It was reasonable comfortable for luggage and pillion! But life changed - pillion went out of the picture. Suddenly - 4.2Lacs on road started to look steep, (middle class boy troubles). Got something really reasonable as a Used Vstrom 250 and I am very happy with the new found ability of it to really tour. It fits my single bike garage perfectly. It takes me to office - takes me to weekend twisties - takes me out on highways at reasonable 90-100 KMPH (did a 1700Km ride recently to understand that bike well and I was impressed AF). Moral of the story- wanted to wait for Himalayan 450 but that is a long way away and I think it'll also take a while for RE to sort out its niggles from the first batch. So maybe another 2 years until I buy another machine, until then my recently acquired 250SX should serve me well. Btw shumi's advice on used machines and vstrom videos helped me a lot.
Awesome! Glad you're enjoying your riding Rahul... and that we've been able to help!
Great video. Lots of good information. Thank you 🙌
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
Great stuff. Totally love this type of content
I'm glad i found motor Inc best review ever . Kudos to you guys for keeping it real 👏
I'm kinda dicey about the tubed spoke wheels of the ktm 390 adv sw. If one has the money should he replace the whole rims with like kineo wheels? would it be a good decision?
I was eager to buy 390adv sw variant, now will hold till next year to find the nee stuffs coming in..thnxs guys
Very good informative session. Thanks guys😊
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@shumi @MotorInc I am riding Meteor 350 now, i like that motorcycle very much but the thing is the road i travel by everyday (around 50-60km) is not that well, even i would say it's very bad now. And on Meteor this daily journey on that road is becoming very uncomfortable and frustrating for me. So i was thinking o getting an Adventure tourer motorcycle instead. so i can use it for touring and daily rides and bit of off- roading whenever needed or feel like to do so. Right now i am confused between Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX & KTM Adventure 250. but again since KTM ADV 250 and KTM ADV 390x has only 30-35k price difference so it got me thinking as well. kindly suggest which one to buy? THANK YOU :)
Wonderful content. I personally own a X version n the whole idea of getting this version coz I don't want to waste time in adjustments n settings. Roads conditions change n having a average setting that works evenly is what x offers. The motor is tuned to suit Adv riding demands. I don't know to what extreme it can go for now it is doing flawlessly what I want it to. No TC keeps the riding experience Organic
I also had the same opinion on the quick shifter in my 390 Adventure, it never worked smoothly in my initial days of ownership. When it worked, it worked like magic, and when it doesn't, I felt it was ruining the whole mood. Infact, I turned the QS option off in my bike for months. But later a thought came, as I had paid for the whole package and somehow I have to figure this out. 😂 With constant practice and experiments, I got that sweet spot where it would work smoothand now I'm happy with the QS. The spark cut off is only for a split second when the contact comes to shift lever and we have to shift through the same time. Its working for me in all the gears up and down, only thing is we have to maintain the RPM between 4-5s. The QS works like charm for me now and I use the clutch only for b2b traffic. I guess it will work for everyone once we start to live with it and figure it out on how to find that sweet spot to shift. I'm one of the those users who does mid level off road and uses it mainly for touring, so the tube tyres in SW is a bit concerning. Hope KTM will bring an option to choose the parts to be replaced than getting a new model from them. Great insights as usual!
I agree with your point. I too have the 390 adv and love to tour on it for hundreds of kms at a stretch. the QS will become really smooth once you are adjusted to using that.
Thanks for sharing Hari and Praful! Will be helpful to others to get the hang of their ADVs quicker! Appreciate it!
Is the SW version great for just touring and keeping comfort for the pillion in mind? Or is any other motorcycle in the price range of 4 lac that is better and more comfortable to tour? I want to upgrade from an 11 yrs old TB500
Love the format of the way you both review and talk about things! I'm a fan! And you were spot on Alloy's is such a deal breaker for me! And why no customisation KTM other companies like TVS and Hero offer build your own format today!
Thank you, Srinath! KTM can surely learn from TVS' BTO format and offer the choice of adjustable suspension to those picking the non-SW variants.
You are making me awaken with concept i never heard of, never thought of making me more aware and rational on many things about bike. I used to think that KTM 390 adventure being a expensive bike and a KTM offering will be best in its segment due to its price and features but your video changed all of my perspective. Thanks both of you. 😊
Glad we could help Ashish! 🙏🏾
Fantastic detailed analysis 👌. I own the 2022 adventure 390 standard model standing tall at 6ft 4inch,As of now I am planning to upgrade with both adjustable suspensions but not the spoke wheels. Still the 2022 alloy has a strong rigorous alloy to tackle offroad stuff not going to compromise on tube tyres. I was not a great fan of himalayan due to its under powered engine,weight & unreliable chassis. But I am definitely optimistic that the himalayan 450 would give a tough fight for ktm interms of practicality & increased power & some 10kg weight increase from the older himalayan. Although KTM would still manage its ground by offering a light weight nimble bike that would have a slight edge over the newer himalayan in terms of Power, better customer service satisfaction than RE which is busy in selling their numbers lacking in number of experienced technicians & timely service delivery. Definitely the sales numbers would be dominated by RE as akways. I request MOTORINC team to bring a drag race video of the upcoming Himalayan 450 vs 390 adventure just like what POWERDRIFT did with duke & interceptor that would be a bomb💥 of a content to watch 😁❤️.
How do you think now the new Himalayan stacks up against KTM390 Adv X, since they are both in the same price bracket.. For a Tourer and once in a while off-roader, Im a bit confused.. please help
I only driven commuters and scooter know nothing about these even though I watch these video editing and sound is superb you guys are awesome
Thank you so much!
Hi sir, I want to start riding and wanted ur advice/opinion on picking the bike I am in a lot of confusion between interceptor 650 and ktm adv I know it’s not a good comparison but I have these 2 in mind I loved interceptor like looks and classicness and twins cylinder smoothness and KTM in another hand is perfect in terms of electronics for touring like ready to go bike, but I’m bit confused. Wanted ur unbiased opinions. Thank you sir love your videos so much knowledge with different perspective. ❤
Amazing,thanks for this review 🙏
Glad you liked it Avinash!
Best video i have ever seen on youtube fir ktm bike, now i have question may u recommend a adventure bike under 4 lacs or should i wait for 2024 if yes for ehich bike.
If you can, you should wait - bigger Himalayan and XPulse are expected then!
and i really love that u didnt post or try to sell by specs or anything.. u really want us to understand and feel the machine in our subconscious and want us to make peace with the product that hey this is what i felt and i will tell u the experience and u can decide whether can u see living with the machine or not? and its so crystal clear like an elder brother explaining stuff.. thank u so much karthik and shumi for creating this channel and keep up the good work!
Thank you, Yash! Glad you liked our style.
I love! how well lit the video is, great job and as always great content. edit:- hope you can pass on the comment to the lighting team.
I am in absolute love with your channel, the content, and the passion your share. Watched the entire 20 episodes of the podcast while travelling in one go. Just a quick question where need your suggestion Shumi sir, I have recently purchased a Meteor 350 after a bit of deliberation around highness and KTM. Is it a good purchase or would you have recommended something else in similar or slightly higher price range?
I bought it as my first bike last year. Clocked around 9k kms and so far the experience has been awesome. As someone who was new to biking (rode activa before), I felt at ease when I took a test ride and I immediately booked it.
Hi guys , love your videos. I have a doubt , I hoped you answer that in the video. This is it, Being the cheapest 390 available now in the country should one go for the adventure x or pay extra for the Duke? For reference, On road price for Duke is almost 20k over the x in Cochin.
One question, can we retrofit the front Adjustable forks and Rear adjustable monoshock on the Duke 390? The BS4 ones
Good Job 👍 ! you guys are the only ones (I mean our land of course) that I've seen so far (and fortnine of course) who aren't ga ga over the model and its variants
Calling it as we see it! Thanks for being with us!
What a set and perfect unfiltered opinion. Kudos 🎉
Thanks Aniruddha! Glad you enjoyed that!
Hi there , So i have few options for a new bike it's super meteor 650 , continental gt 650 & Duke 390 adventure x, i am confused which one do i go for , i will use the bike daily travel and weekend rides . Suggest me a bike in these three that i can pick confidentially
Hey I am planing to book 390adv X for touring purchase with pillion & luggage so it will be the best option for me or not????
planning to upgrade, should I wait for 2025 model? or go ahead buy the X or wait and compare it to 450 Himalayan? I own a 2016 Bullet standard and wanting to upgrade from a long time. ill not be doing that serious off-roading majorly tarmac. and also will Himalayan 450 be able to deliver great power/same power and punch like 390?
Which one is better the Interceptor 650 or the Adventure 390 both come at the same price, I know both are different kinds of machines but Adv 390 is not great off-road but both are good at touring. What is your suggestion on this? Thanks in advn
Finally someone spoke about how an Adv x and the SW variant rides. Yes said it damn straight, the X is much more sharper and crisp while riding than the SW variant. I certainly doubt the reliability of the spoke wheels put together. I am quite happy with my Adv x. Got some money to put on some Accesories on my bike and buy me some adventure gears as well. There is no such actual use of traction control orquick shifter in an ADV or the TFT screen as such. I would have been really happy if cornering ABS was there in the adv X but it is quite manageable to be honest. It all really matters on who rides the motorcycle. Anyways happy to see guys come out of your own together. Good luck for your future adventures, and I hope to see you guys anytime if possible. Cheers.😁
Lovely!! Love what you both bring on the table... always a different perspective. 🙏 was actually thinking why spoke wheels,tube tire and no center stand to make lifer easier for spoke wheels repairs 😅... Loved the addition of adjustable suspension... But being a 390 duke rider... Keeping fingers crossed for Duke's adjustable suspension for the new Duke's..😈 when they come
Duke it out! :-)
Can u please suggest which bike does handle good in both offroad and highway under 4 lakhs, not able to decide what to choose can u help with this please.
Hello Shumi Sir. Absolutely a fan of you. I do agree for your points. I own the standard version and bought it 3 months back. I ride on tarmac and occasional off road patches with a pillion and luggage, and the bike has served me well. Moreover its a head turner which is a positive point. I would pay the extra above Himalayan anyday for its presence and easy top end speed.
Thanks for sharing
Buy an X, Shed the warranty. Upgrade the rear suspension to xpulse's. yes, its exact fit. Remove the fork oil, fill lower weight than stock oil, thats it. This great package will not cost more than 3.5 lacs. Or wait for xpulse 400. No RE's please.
Loved it. Awesome work.
Upgrading from a Himalayan, the first thing I noticed was the bottom end. Changing the front sprocket with the Duke 250 15-tooth one makes it much better to ride. But the vibes in the footpegs and the weird suspension settings doesn’t feel right. So, now I have one more thing to fix my ADV 390, ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSIONS ! But I’ll wait for the new Himalayan 😍
Spot on Akshaypadma!
I might've missed it but i don't remember you guys talking about the standard ABS on the X machine. Do we get the option to switch to the super moto mode, the one where the rear ABS is disabled
Hi guys. Amezing discussion and imp points. Just want to know could u shed some light on yazdi ADV , I'm planning to get one. Is it good or I wait for Hero 400 ADV. THANKS
Wait for it. We’re unimpressed by the Yezdis although we haven’t tested them post their OBD2 releases
What do you suggest should one go for Adv 390 X or Wait for the Scrambler 400 X from Triumph? reading the spec sheet, it looks like Ktm has more suspension travel around 177mm, the triumph is around 150mm.. I especially like the triumph scrambler but if the adv 390 X offer better ride quality within the city and handles better than the Triumph then I will go for the 390 Adv X, simply because 80 percent of my rides are within the city hustlebustle, I own a Dominar 400 2021 model and I am planning to sell it because it's not a really plush ride suspension wise and the handle is simply too heavy especially when riding with a pillion, it gets weirdly unbalanced.
Pure therapy to listen u both ....... 😊
Thank you!
Just test rode that yesterday, ktm 390 adv X ... I'm so impressed
Great 👍
I remember the power drift review you did where you mentioned that what this bike needs is adjustable suspension well now it gets it but with spoke wheels
Hi 👋 there, so how do u recommend Xpulse 200 rally edition pro. Instead 😮
What about buying the SW Variant and changing the spoke wheels with the standard's alloy wheels? It will remove the hassle of tube tires ehile still be able to do mild off-roading.
I did hit the like button within a minute of starting to watch this video and once again you guys nailed it to the core!!! Really wanted to get adv 390 as daily driver considering its off-road LIKE ride quality but now this feels a dicey decision
Let us know what you choose next!
Thank you for the video
Thanks for watching!
@@motorinc I just feel fool of myself now after the the Himalayan, KTM launches four variants for the Adv 390 😭😭
@@motorinc I remember once Shumi said, buy a motorcycle that you’ll actually be riding and not sitting in the garage.. most of the time fixing it and don’t regret your purchase…… I’m not complaining but KTM just made me regret my decisions 🥲
Hey Shumi - love ur work, could u guys do atleast a shorts on ur take of the versys 650? The reason I ask is caz we've rarely heard u talk about the older models, mosly caz they were presented by other journalists.
Truely loved the insight ✌✌👍👍
Thank you!
I have a 390 ADV. Used for 2 months and my first KTM. 1. The QuickShifter+ works like a charm for me. I'm not sure why you say it's iffy. 2. I fully concur that the bike is a tourer and not a real off roader. I mean look at the stock Footpegs angle. It's canted forward, Ready To Race 3. I've done 400 km a day ride on Tarmac and I'm happy about what this bike can do on highways. And I'll keep it on the Highway.
Hullo Mr B! 1 - that's just it - its not consistent. It can be alright, but always isn't. Glad to hear yours is working well. 2 - great point! 3 - safe travels! Thanks for being here!
I already have 2021 adv 390. I may change the suspension setup at front and rear. Still the low end torque bothers me. I do understand that it is short stroke high revving engine. But trying to figure out if I can improve that bit more.
If the MTC on the adv 390 is so bad; then what’s your suggestion wrt river crossing, rough roading, ghats in MH, HP & JK.
Hey Guys... nice reviews, different from the pack , long but I guess thats where content and technicalities take the edge 'coz drive around videos are plenty out there to gorge on. Hats off on taking the risk... Wrt this video, its created a cloud for me. I'm moving out from an Electra 10years old. Shortlisted the next ride to the Ktm Adv X or the Interceptor. Cant push the budget more. Wanted a 40+bhp bike, that can do the city for work, some amount of cruising and maybe some offroading (yet to start :-)) Closing in onto the Adv X because of its seating position. The Interceptor and many other bikes (including the Duke) gives me a strain on my shoulders and hence the Adv X. Ok to go with that? or is there something with 40+bhp and a riding position thats not too stretched for my shoulders?
Hi Team, I’m looking for classic, comfortable and of high performance bike and I have narrow it down to speed twin 1200. I just wanted to know do you guys have any other recommendations to look into and just for reference my height is around 5’7”
Shumi is right, I rode my 390 standard around 14500kms and just returned from Ladakh ride, last 52km from Hanle to Tso moriri was very bad off road and my Tyre pressure was 29 but actually was 31 due to altitude it was like that. It was very difficult to ride that patch because the suspension and minor change in tyre pressure the feeling was like it's a steel tyre with no suspension. Had to stop every now and then to relax my shoulders.
KTM should have gone with TVS's BTO theme. Select the configuration and pay as per. That would have been very good option. Maybe not electronics but the hardware like Wheels, Suspension, Seat options could be possible. Maybe the TFT too.
Guys !! It feels you guys are directly talking to me ! i suddenly feel so special adn feel like im a friend of yours. WOW. I would seriously love to spend days with Shumi sir. Great video. Great insight. Thank you !!!
Thanks Raiyaan! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I want a motorcycle for city commute & my priority is touring. Currently I use 2010 model Yamaha FZ-S for the above purpose and yes sometimes I do 1000 kms a day(17-20 hours) too. I want a bike with good(at least decent) suspension & riding comfort, but tank range and fair mileage is also not ignorable. I'm actually highly confused between V-Strom 250 and KTM Adventure 390X coz they both seem to be good enough at what they do. But I also like Honda CB300R (yes it's a completely different bike but I love it too). My height is 5'6" and I've test ridden all the above bikes.... Ktm is tall, Suzuki is 👍🏻+spacious and Honda is 👍🏻+lightest of the lot too. And yes, the content you guys provide is top notch. Respect to you guys from deep within ❤.
The Suzuki would be a super option. Have you checked out Shumi’s video on it?
@@motorinc yes certainly I did. But it seems servicing is an issue, as sometimes we need to wait for spares too, though it's rare in cases, but after sales experience isn't as good compared to others 🙂
Hello sir, thanks for the detail about ktm, i just booked speed 400. Although i dont get the time for the long rides but should i book ktm 390 X or speed 400?? Plz deferentiate between two?
1. We need a detailed video for the preparations that needs to be done for the upcoming monsoon season. 2. How to choose a motorcycle by test driving and what to look and what not to look in the test drive and decide based on the short test drive we get normally
1. Just lube the chain properly and more often. And wash it down every other weekend. That's all. As long as you tyres are in decent shape you'll be fine. 2. kzhead.info/sun/adlqdbpxmZeMdIE/bejne.html
Thank uuuuu guyss, was waiting for it
So welcome!
Hi great podcast. So which ADV you guys would recommend as on today which can do decent highway and city commute.
250s - VStrom SX 400s - Hang on till the RE 450s and Triumph 400s are out
Please make one video for BMW GS310. Such detailed one and also recommend any changes to better the experience
I recently purchased the standard 390 ADV in March 2023 and completed a ride from Mumbai to Leh and back ( With pillion and luggage). The suspension in the initial days felt uncomfortable compared to Himalayan and GS310 but once I got used to it along with the right preload setting, The suspension doesn’t feel like a bother anymore and once you are past that, The package that this KTM offers with the space in the saddle for two, The luggage carrying capacity, The features, The power, The ease of servicing it anywhere in India at a cheap cost start to grow on you. At this point, This is the only worthwhile upgrade for a person who has owned a 200cc bike for last 6 years. Speaking of upcoming competition, Looking at how the current Himalayan and other 350cc models are being priced, I don’t think Royal Enfield will be able to significantly undercut this KTM in price and I don’t think it will match the engine performance of the 390 because then it will be precariously close to the 650cc engines output and I wouldn’t do that if I were RE. I am just waiting for these bikes to launch and the fun to begin( with the comparos)!
Hello Suraj! Congratulations on your bike and ride! We hope the RE creates a better experience - not just a better VFM equation. That will be exciting!
@@motorinc Do you think I should talk to the service centre and get the adjustable suspension for my bike provided I recently bought the bike (March 2023) and 5 years of warranty is still left on the bike