2020 KTM 390 Adventure Review - Top 5 things I love
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- 2020 KTM 390 Adventure Review - Top 5 things I love
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Thanks for reviewing this bike! I was looking forward to hear your honest opinion on it! 👍
My pleasure!
Great review as always and o love the “fashion” show and tell at the end! Keep up the great work! 👍😎
Thanks Marcus - appreciate the kind comments...
Nice little bike and another really good video. I was watching this steering a 66ft canal boat on the Ashby Canal . The combination of watching the video and looking to my side and suddenly realising I was passing alongside the Triumph factory at Hinckley made me steer into the bank!
Oops!
This little bike seems to have all the things that we want in a motorbike. Fun to ride due to its great "chuckability", cheap too buy and run, enough power to put a smile on your face and the ability to do most type of riding scenarios.
I like what the bike has to offer too Andy.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts mate.
You're welcome SD - and great to hear from you again, it's been a while!
I got to ride one as a loaner during my own bike service, I like them, very smooth throttle compared to the 2014 390 I had.
Hello from the USA! I don't' often write reply's on YT. But each of your reviews are done with excellence. I appreciate all your efforts in providing them to us. I've subscribed and tagged the bell. My wife and I both ride the 390 Adv. and really joy them on the road as well as the backcountry fire roads here in TN. Be safe and take care. Thank you again!
Wow, thank you and welcome along!
Love KTMs you are right definitely not lookers which is such a shame considering the own Husqvarna as well and those bikes look AMAZING.
Love the look of it. I would definitely own either this or duke
Two videos in a day you're spoiling us!
Only one that I'm aware of!
@@TheMissendenFlyer OH!! Sorry. I saw the Wales ep 3 today.
Uni exams messing up my mind.
Though really appreciate replying to my clearly wrong remarks 😅
Cheers!!
Would hope that you can get a 2021 Honda CRF 450RL to get a review on! Would really like to hear your thoughts on one of those.
I agree - a nice looking bike offering great value. If I was in the market (which I'm not, having just bought a 790 Adv.) I think I'd wait for the R version that will surely come.
Another honest review....of a nice looking bike.......well explained....stay safe.....thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Hi, Thanks for the Vid's. I am thinking about getting the new Sinnis T380. Have you any plans on doing a review on it at all ?
Not currently no....I have a backlog of reviews to publish so no new ones until Springtime for me....
A perfect commuter especially for lady riders(Lighter build) and young,new to adventure riding both male and female.My own experience is that if your are 6" and above you really should get bar risers especially if you stand while dirt riding.My only negative is for rougher dirt riding is the suspension travel on the front could do with more travel.Certainly a fun bike to mess around on,cheers.
great video. I have one in the states and looked at the comparative bikes you mentioned. I really wanted a CB500x but there was no inventory within 200miles and dealers were not budging from MSRP and once you add ABS option and hand, sump guards etc, etc the price was well over $1500 more. One thing I do love about the 390 that you didn't mention is the adjustable suspension. I ride both tarmac and bumpy dirt roads and a simple quick adjustment on the fly ( and turn off ABS) is real slick for a $6k USD bike!
Yes very good point - thanks for watching and for stopping by!
Add ABS ?
ABS is obligated since 2017 in Europe.
@@ekimandersom4478 Honda USA has apparently not gotten that message as some of them don’t come standard with it…maybe now in 2021 but up until recently. I had looked at a NC750X with the manual shift and it did not have ABS…only the DCT automatic trans bike had ABS, which is ridiculous. That said, I had a 2021 CB500X and it did have standard ABS…but did not have hand guards or engine guards like the KTM. I did ride a 390 Adventure before buying the CB…maybe it was just the one I rode but the front end felt like it had a wobble and I couldn’t find neutral to save my life…it was infuriating. I had a BMW F650GS that was like that and always annoyed me, especially in red light to red light traffic.
@@scotteger6271 Europe !
Good little winter bike
had to add a second comment as I have this bike so in watching the video again I stayed through the
'Kit" portion and you casually mentioned the Oxford jeans...well I've been looking for months for a decent pair of single layer jeans in the US that didn't cost $400 and looked the Oxfords up after the vid. Well had a pair delivered to the States for $150 all in so VERY happy I watched tp the end! I will now buy a second pair!
Good to hear! I love mine - great fit and comfort...
Hi TMF, thanks for the video. Quick off topic what is the bar/gate across your garage, I was thinking of buying scaffolding and wall mounts for mine but have struggled to find easily lockable wall mounts that won’t be too cumbersome
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Another excellent video thanks, I tested one of these at the weekend along with a CRF 250, G 310GS and a Royal Enfield Himalayan, I found that I constantly needed to toggle the gears as anything below 4.5k revs was just disappointing on the 390. I ended up preferring the GS over all of them with the Enfield coming 2nd and the CRF 3rd (though I would go for the CRF any day for green laning). How do you find the 4.5k issue? I was quite disappointed as I didn't feel it would be much good off road which, I assume, as an ADV bike it should be. I'd be really interested in your opinion. Thanks for all your great vids.
My pleasure....
Nice bike, thinking of getting this to replace my BMW G650GS Sertao when it's worn out, but its only on 14,000 miles, think i might be worn out first.
Love the Oxford jacket!
Yes me too...
Nice one Andy, a great bike and I do agree about Sportsbike Shop; excellent guys.
Glad we concur Steve!
@@TheMissendenFlyer just to add that I get stuff sent out to France fairly regularly and they are always spot-on in terms of both service and price so if anybody else from abroad asks your opinion on this than you’ve got a bit of feedback. 👍
Nice vid & great all round bike. Might also be worth reviewing the Husky Vitpilen & Svartpilen 401's as they're also pretty cool, well spec'd lightweight bikes & of course KTM derived too.
I have several videos on the Svartpilen on the channel.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Ah! Apologies, must've missed that. I shall seek them out.
Excellent review Andy. Looks like a great fun bike to ride and looks good. Not too many KTMs in the west coast of Ireland.... Yet
PS well done on losing some weigh. Carol must be watching what you eat 🤣
Thanks for noticing Colin - I always do as Carole tells me!
@@TheMissendenFlyer apologies Carole... Not Carol 🤦
Sir.. Have you ridden the new Suzuki 1050 vstrom yet? I've recently bought one and am more than impressed.. Would be very interested to hear yr views
No I haven't....stay tuned!
My last bike before I bought the 390 Duke was the Aprilia Shiver 750. Both were/are fun to ride but because I live in British Columbia we get absolutely abused with our vehicle insurance so I had to sell it. After owning the Duke for 2 years I've had zero regret. Coming from the shiver I thought am I buying a toy? Nope. It's been incredible.
And yes do I ever look back once she's parked. I even go visit it in the garage from time to time to look at it.
...I'm glad it's not just me that does that!
Went to test ride one of these last week, I was really impressed also tried the Kawasaki Versys 650 and that's what I'm going with just a little more flexible not so focused.
Well that was my impression anyway.
Congratulations on your new bike! Enjoy....
I'm really coming round to getting one of these ... Looking for something to trek around some (nearly local, 20-30 miles away) green lanes over the winter... Mmm, got me thinking.
Great idea!
Also consider the Benelli TRK 251.
Great video sir! I’m sold.
Go for it!
Was a drawn to a 2019 super duke GT in a show room what a beauty. Modern looking and nowhere as big as I was expecting. I think all KTM’s are niche to separate themselves from the pack. Problem was insurance - mental premium for me so the hunt for GS starts. Shame you can’t fit in an off road vid like you did with the CRF recently - that would be a belter. Top vid. 👍🏻
Off road vid on the KTM coming - stay tuned!
Good video Tmf not to sure about this ktm and yes looks nice. Thanks from Danny
It is quite a cool "little" bike, I hope KTM do an option for spoked wheels though at some point
There are spoked wheels for the bike in ktm powerparts
@@Brian0869 ahh I'd not realised that, another channel I watch said KTM weren't doing them
Morning Flyer. I think I saw you yesterday walking up the hill in Missenden. I was on my orange KTM Adventure.
Yep I saw you - Mrs Flyer even spotted your KTM!
Not a bad machine, but it wouldn't tempt me off my 500X.
My ideal bike would be a Honda 650X if they made one.
I was excited when I heard about the baby Africa Twin but alas it's still going to be a big tall bike.
Nothing to do with the KTM but just wanted to say I passed my Mod 2 today at 55 years old and credit Mr Flyer for contributing with his drive and enthusiasm for all things bike and for making that happen. Hello Mr Flyer, hope you’re well.
Hey well done Del, bet you're chuffed! Welcome to motorcycling.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Absolutely delighted sir. Thanks for the reply and keep up the good work. You’ve got a fan here and a cup of tea waiting next time you’re in the west coast of Scotland.
....any Hobnobs??
TBH quite like the styling (even though some might find it in the 'only its mother would love it'-territory), but KTM certainly have a unique look that carries across their entire range.
But the biggest appeal would be its kerb weight... certainly when comparing it to my Bulldog weighing in 100kg more, always dread having to scoot that about :D
Quite suprised about the comfort though, might just be what I'm used to but it does look like there's nothing holding you in your seat when you look at the tank's slope. I'd be wary of hitting the brakes too hard and yeeting myself over the front of it, hehe.
Agree with your top 5. Really enjoy mine as a second bike. Not generally a fan of the KTM look but these are less extreme looking and prefer it in the white with less orange. You can't ignore the spec, price and grins per mile. I did have some reservations about buying KTM and I did indeed have an issue with mine, but the dealers (Premier Bikes in Wootton) were excellent in sorting it. Time will tell. Hope all is well Andy.
Thanks for the feedback Steve - have you tried yours off road yet?
No, not yet. I'm no hardcore offroader but fancy a few tracks and trails. Will take a look at your efforts and where you went!
can you get hold of the 890 duke r?
I always use the superbike shop, they are excellent. First class service and delivery
I agree - I'm not sponsored by them and they don't talk to me but I genuinely think they are an excellent supplier....
Did you try it off road Andy? Fortnine I think said the footpegs weren't great when standing up on the bike.
Stay tuned - I take it off road in a video soon!
@@TheMissendenFlyer excellent - looking forward to it!
yes, was wondering whether you'd choose this over the crf250l
Nice little bike
I like the look of the rc 390 but ktm need to update the dash to the tft
New update is coming in the near future. Can have tft display..
Updates coming soon, along with a new RC490/Duke 490 being slated to release 2022
HOW MUCH!!!
Holy cow! That's not bad at all!
🍻 🍻
On narrow roads like those I just can't help being paranoid about something popping out of those bushes
You and me both! They do occasionally!!
That's the main reason I got rid of my 1200 bandit and bought a 500 twin. Getting the bandit out of the shed was turning into such a sweat inducing faff that I couldn't be bothered to ride it, and that's never good. Camera was a bit dark today 😮
Yes, surprising how much of a factor “faff getting it out of the garage” is...
There are two kinds of people: those who like KTM, and those who own a KTM.
Ugliest bike ever build
As I contemplate the freshly plastered cast on my left arm, after taking the 390 on a dirt road, on stock tires, I would like to add that this bike seems like a brilliant commuter. Right before I ploughed my NXR helmet into a dirt berm, while my head was still in it, I concluded that she's a very good road bike. Although that does not bother me much, she's very tall! At 5'5'', I almost have to grow my left toenail just to get a part of my body on the ground. For reference, my daily rider is a 125 Duke; my weekend rider is a 1290 Super Duke R.
Sorry to hear of your off Paulo - hope you get fixed up soon!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Thanks Andy!
Never again, my wife's KTM was affectionately called "Known To Malfunction" now she's happy on a Honda.
I’ve had my fair share of KTM’s, and some have had gremlins that had to be sorted out, but I’ve also had a Honda that had to have its crankshaft replaced and a Suzuki that required a new ECU. So, my feelings are that no one make the infallible motorcycle, the key is finding a dealership that will work with you to straighten out any issues 😉👍.
I have a husky and will move it on soon, feels like failure is imminent.
@@Nialsy999 pity, I've always wanted a Ducati but they have a reputation for a reason, still want one. I think back to triumph next time.
No one make can guarantee to be 100% but for reliability buy Japanese, they are the best.
@@Nialsy999 such a trade off, same with cars my hart's on something weird and brain knows better. Exotics have gotten much Bette but It's still a big risk
Interceptor 650 or the KTM Adventure 390 Which one do you suggest for long distance touring ignoring the difference between the two different categories of motorcycles they belong to ??
I’d have the Interceptor personally....
Does the time stay correct? My 390 duke would never keep the right time. Also the ktm my ride and the bluetooth was super unreliable
Dunno....
Someone mentioned a third party app available on Android that is miles better than the KTM one. May be worth a try. Bluetooth has always been the 👿 devils work
As long as the road has asphalt and not to many holes I’ll ride it with my sports tourer. I always prefer the smaller, curvier roads.
Nice commuter and beginners bike. I still don’t like the headlights of ktm but the rest is ok.
Nothing more to say because you already mentioned it.
Fair enough!
I own one and agree with all your points, I'll be interested on you top 5 dislikes of the bike
Good morning Andy. Just been watching your latest blog, on the 5 things I like about the KTM. One thing I have noticed, is that you have not done anything about the adverts on your channel. I was watching the Brit a blonde a bike, and he has made the effort, to remove the adverts from his vides. The one thing I loved, about watching TH-cam, was no adverts. But sadly we do have, too put up with them on your video. Other than that you, do make a good vlog. Keep safe, and ride well.
Yes Andy sadly a reality of our times - unlike "A Brit a Blonde and a Bike" I make a large part of my living from TH-cam so have to enable adverts, sadly I have no say over how many, where and when TH-cam choose to serve them. I wonder if people write in to ITV to complain about adverts around the free programmes we watch of theirs? All the best - Andy.
@@TheMissendenFlyer for good content that I don't have to pay for and is there when I want it, I'm happy to skip a couple of adverts. It takes a lot of effort to create these videos and it has to come at a cost. If I'm not putting out of my pocket, I can sit and watch a advert happily. Thanks for the content.
Lost weight did you? How did you go about doing that during the pandemic? Been cutting back on the bangers and mash?
Actually I lost the weight before the pandemic but thanks for noticing! ...and yes, all junk food is very much off the menu and lots of exercise is on.....
Anybody know what the 8 threaded holes are for on the swing arm and why they don’t have blanking plugs to stop them filling with crud
I didn't even notice them - doh!!!
@MrFly - Here's one for you. The new UK/Japan trade deal in light of shedding the EU is resulting in reduced prices on Japanese motors. Forget which model but one Lexus will drop by 5K. Would you be able to find out how much the ATAS would drop by for us please?
I wouldn't have a clue as to how to find out - I'm just a normal bloke like you, I don't have any special access to anything....(I'm not a journo, just a bloke who rides bikes)
@@TheMissendenFlyer OK it looks like 10%. Not 100% certain.
Also "90 pct of auto parts from Japan will become tariff-free in Britain immediately after their new trade agreement takes effect"
Possibly mention it and put the feelers out to see if anyone comes back who knows.
I see Noraly took your advice and didn’t have the Reindeer burger 🍔 at the Artic Visitor Centre!! I really was disappointed that she didn’t hunt for your sticker !!! 🇬🇧🏍
Yes I was hoping to glimpse the flagpole to see if it was still there!!! Interesting to see the menu hadn't changed in the two years since I was there!
Great review as always. How's the vibes on the KTM ;)
As I said in my first ride review - nothing untoward given it's a single....
@@TheMissendenFlyer just teasing after the over use of the word vibes in your R18 review! 🙂
Could you review the Tracer 700 2020??? Pleasee
I'll see what I can do.....sadly I don't have any special access to Yamahas!
+1
Andy what would be best for touring this or the 390 Duke
Possibly this.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks Andy now I get to blame you when I tell the wife I need to buy another bike 😆
Off road ,light is good.
Sounds a great little bike at that price point, although personally not sure about the looks. Cheers TMF
Yes KTM looks do rather split opinions don't they - I think this is one of the better ones!
chroniclesofsolid, western Aussie fellow I follow, just did a little review on the 390. His review bookends yours rather nicely since he is much closer to me physically (tall!) and he found the bike a bit cramped and really not suited (for him) to standup on when in the dirt. He had some other niggles but all in all gave it fairly high marks. Not enough small to middle weight bikes for us tall guys. :(
Not enough small to medium weight bikes about full stop! Feels like things are changing though.....
What is the security gate in the garage???
It's my "Guardsman" from Image4Security - links and a £50 off discount code in the description below the video if you're interested...
How does it go on the highway at higher speeds?
Fine! Did you see my first ride review??
Have you ever ridden the CB500X? Btw I thought you’d lost weight, can really see it in your face 👍
Glad you noticed!! ...and no I don't think I have ridden the Honda yet....
@@TheMissendenFlyer I’ve had mine (alongside my Fireblade) since march and absolutely love it. Btw MCN rated it as best sub 500cc bike last week with heaps of praise. Deffo worth a look for those looking at ktm 390adv and bmw 310gs
I'm the same hight as you, can you get both feet down when you stop? Cheers
Yes no problem....
@@TheMissendenFlyer excellent thanks
I guess 'Top 5 things i hate' is coming so can you please check if you notice a clanking/clicking in the clutch during hard downshifts? It's driving me crazy on my bike and it seems to be normal behaviour for slipper clutches but i feel it destroys the whole twisties experience.
I hadn't noticed that...have you had a dealer check it out?
I have the same experience on 4-3-3 downshifts and the dealer tech told me during the first service it was part of the KTM "character" lol!
@@monzadh yeah, seems to be quite common but i wonder if some people don't feel it or it's just not there. you need to ride it a bit hard on the downshifts to feel it tho'..
You hinted that something was a foot for the Interceptor...... taking you at your word in this video, I expect to see you riding it down to the KTM dealer very soon.🤔
Oh it's waaaaay more exciting than that!
Is there a non-LAMS KTM 390 Adventure model? (Or are they all LAMS the way that ALL the CB500Xs are LAMS bikes?) No problem, but I'd like to know.
I don't know I'm afraid - I think LAMS is a specific Aussie thing.....
I waited an age for this bike to be released, when it eventually came out I was so disappointed, when you look at the spec sheet there is so very little difference between this and the duke. The suspension and ground clearance are the most disappointing I think it’s like 10mm more! It maybe a very good road bike but I was expecting something a little more off road capable. Anyway I bought a CRF250l instead and am very happy with it. 🙂
I was looking at the 390 Adventure and the Honda CB500X. I bought the Honda in the end. I just found far too many videos of loose nuts and bolts on brand new KTM 390s plus my buddy worked for the KTM dealership and didn't rate their small bikes at all.
That CRF250L is a great bike for off-road!
....I can't disagree with that!
At last ! The elephant in the room gets noticed. Over weight “ adventure bikes”. Under 200 kgs. kerb weight please all you bike manufacturers.
Glad it's not just me that thinks and adv bike should be light... I would go further150 kg/400-600cc/decent enduro like ground clearance/no tft/simple electrics and a stock shield that works.
@@BlueMarbleRider Yamaha XT500?
@@SteveInskip If only...Maybe a Yam T450?
@@BlueMarbleRider hope so although they need to base it on the YZ and not the T700 otherwise it’ll still be too heavy. Honda CRF450L looks about right.
Thank you ! I share your thoughts, still I would go even further and add size, price to the list. YES we get more and more features on the bikes, yes we get more and more power on the bikes, but still the massiveness and heavy weights of all the new bikes is just redicilous. Todays technology with lighter materials, better building processes to save weight in nearly all parts... why on earth do get bikes bigger and heavier ?
Bought one to replace my f800gs fat girl never looked back, now I can ride alone in difficult terrain and know I can pick it up in any situation.
I got rid of my F800GS for the same reason.... I'm only 150 lbs / 5`8 and always felt intimidating to take it anywhere difficult. I'm looking to get the KTM 390A. How have you liked your 390 (6 months after your comment)?
@@beau9207
About 3 weeks ago I did the continental divide from Mexico boarder to Canadian boarder , starting in TEXAS and finishing in TEXAS on the so called beginner bike. LOL, The KTM 390 ADVENTURE preformed flawlessly. It’s not an enduro for single track , it’s not a dual sport for dual sport riding, It is absolutely a ADVENTURE BIKE. 5500 miles later it brought me home with a smile on my face, having proven itself to me that I absolutely made the right decision to give KTM a chance and buy one. I also own a CRF450L that requires 600 mile oil change, Not the bike for adventure ride for me, but it is a great desert or single bike. My first choice has always been Honda . When KTM came out with the 390 adv it checked all the boxes on my list I bought the first one my dealer got in. Yes I took a chance . It’s a great ADVENTURE BIKE. I WILL NEVER BUY FAT GIRLS again. Not one single repair since I bought it. I will not b getting extended warranty.
HAPPY TRAILS
@@michaelh6002 that's too awesome. I appreciate your response. Did you end up changing the foot pegs? Every review talks about how they lean forwards and it's difficult to ride & stand? Do you think the bike would be fine two-up? I weigh 150 pbs girlfriend weighs 100 lbs? Do you do fine on freeway 70-80 mph without feeling max revved out ?
@@beau9207
RE foot pegs: yes I’ve seen where many people have said that but it’s not a problem in my opinion at all, again you’re not riding a single track bike you’re on a adventure bike.
RE two up: a girlfriend Of 100 pounds would be no problem I would not recommend it for a long trip because it would just limit your available space for luggage.
RE cruising speed: 65 miles an hour all day long, I hate interstates so I avoid them completely, a lot of other bike reports say that 70 mph all day long is not a problem I just feel better at 65 on the bike knowing that it’s in a happy place.
@@michaelh6002 too awesome. Again, thank you for replying & your time. I've been debating purchasing this 390A and have been reading / watching reviews and alot of people don't seem too happy with it. You're seem to be one of the few in love with it.
Minor personal bugbear = I quite appreciate the reasons for the fashion segment but for me they’re beginning to detract from the videos & get a bit repetitive. As I watch all your output, I’d rather you reviewed your latest kit a couple of times a year, then put a link that on screen as you do for other related videos. But more importantly just keep making great TMF content (& I'll hope people read the links in your description rather than ask you repetitive questions in the comments).
Sorry to hear you're not keen - I purposely put them after the end "credits" so you can just skip them if you're not interested....
@@TheMissendenFlyer True, but you might have a bloopers bit at the very very end!
# 1 thing I hate about it? Its not a 490. Damn it KTM, get your $hit together and gives us the 490
No MOT on the Panigale flyer?
Whaaat!! I'd better check - thanks for alerting me.....
...crikey I had no idea - booked in for Thursday - cheers Russell....
Oooh, and the socks?
I have a 2013 GSA ,I'm 55 and struggle with the weight now , I can't pick it of the deck anymore, This KTM will handle any thing a GS would off road. You cant get WR250Rs new here now (which would be my first choice) .KTM Looks the best allrounder next for UK roads and tracks … for me ,there are plenty of off road vids that show there limits ,awaiting your opinion because your the average rider (no offence) like me
No offence taken - I've certainly never claimed to be a good rider, on road or off!! I did take the KTM down a green lane or two - coming in a future video...stay tuned!
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I just can't except the bug/transformer styling...each to their own and all that :-)
Yes KTM styling does rather split opinion! I quite like this one...
It's more important to be first than to actually watch the video. There are so many anyway :)
What !!! 😂 thats weird.
Whatever floats your boat!
Yes. It's very weird. I don't understand it either :)
@@TheMissendenFlyer Bikes don't float. Believe me - I tried! :D
Just can't get my head round KTMs styling, I understand its original and unique but if dont look back over my shoulder when the I've parked the bike up it's nor for me..Sorry KTM
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Fair enough - they are an acquired taste I agree!
It’s the same with the Yamaha MT range. Superb bikes but look too “Micheal Bay” lol.
Yep, lots of bang for the buck (I am getting a Honda CB 500x for the reliability aspect, and for the riding I want to do [forest roads, mountain roads, easy trails], the 500x will be perfect), and I've sat on one at the KTM dealer down the road from my house, but every time I look at it from the front, it looks like a praying mantis to me. Oh, and the seat feels like a wooden plank--fixable, I know, but still, one of the most uncomfortable seats I've ever felt. To each his own, and it sure offers a lot of tech and a beautiful tft display, no question about that.
Gday mate just checked the price for this in au ,nearly 9000.00 au dollars i think th latest 500x honda isnt much more new ,one cheeky dealer wanted nearly 10 must have been the paint job or thats what they say to you . I know itsa ktm but for just over a 350 bit pricey
Yeah I was really interested in it when it was announced, but compared to the duke they’ve put a hefty markup on this here. I suspect because of how well adv and dirt bikes sell due to our roads and trails it’s little more than a ‘because they can’ price - both KTM dealers near me had waiting lists. For me though it should really be 8k, a lot of them are going for much closer to 10 and that’s a hard pass for me.
I’m still on lams for a couple of years, and don’t really mind taking a little hit on depreciation with a couple of years of fun, but with the 490 adventure due out in about 18 months or so, I reckon I’d be taking too big a hit to really justify getting one at 10 grand lol.
Still weighing up a 500x. I have the 500f now and I think the x might address the shortcomings I have with it & be a better tourer ... although it’s heavier again (I think the KTM is really about 170 wet whilst the 500x is 200). That said I’ve ridden a mate’s duke and it is a much more fun engine than the Honda 500 lol.
@@jonpram1737 i picked up a 500x 2015 model with 5500kmon it for under 6000 from qld not even run in properly suits me
Things popping out of bushes I hit a pheasant wearing an open face helmet with my face on the tt course not pleasant but managed to stay on bike
Well done on staying on board!
Why would a pheasant wear an open face helmet ?🧐
They can’t close the visor of a full face helmet because of their beak.
@@williamjones6478 ah, I see 😊
Ah, the ATM $390
Way back in the gay seventies we were all told bikes would become lighter yet to find that out😳
Nice looking bike but i will never trust KTMs reliability . Such a shame.
Well, 30 secs intro, 6 mins on the KTM and 3 mins on the kit most of which we've seen before! Need to watch that ratio Andy, However a £6k bike surely doesn't need almost £1k of kit to ride it?
Whether I’m riding a 50cc or 1000cc, I wouldn’t change the kit I’m wearing... the road is still as unforgiving regardless of the bike you’re on.
KTM is actually 158kg dry weight, and 172 wet weight.. Dr650 is only 147kg dry and 166kg wet weight as a comparison. Then you have the WR250R at 134kg wet weight.. the KTM is a bit of a porker, and has the worst ground clearance too
Something to keep in mind for potential buyers, I'm looking at these three bikes right now, dr650 with suspension mods is in the lead so far
But for this style of bike (adventure) I still think that’s remarkably light....it’s all relative!
The dr and wr are dual sport based bikes which orientate more towards off road, I think the KTM adventure is very light for an adventure based bike.
I'd have a WR250R ,but they don't sell them in the UK, luckily for Honda ,KTM Suzuki . I think the KTM 390 is the best for UK conditions
@@miyrides1180 yeah true, I guess I'm looking at it through the view of Australian conditions where there are very rough roads and lots of single and twin track. Where the ground clearance and light weight come more in to play. Also reliability.
@@olivermorrell7257 you are correct, adventure bikes are for off-road to me. But yeah I guess it's different in different parts of the world, different terrain etc. Fingers crossed that one of these new Kawasaki bikes announced soon is a competitor to the KTM but with more ability off-road
KTM "Marmite"
KTM. keep Taking Money. No thank you