KTM 390 Adventure 2020 - Test Ride & Review
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Finally, I had the chance to ride the new KTM 390 Adventure. First, I was surprised nicely from the build quality of the model and second from the actual behavior of the motorcycle. Considering the fact that it is a budget option I have to confess that KTM did a wonderful job with this model.
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I had this realization that one of my favorite things about your reviews is when you don't know something about the bike, you straightforwardly say, "I don't know." Seriously, this is a compliment!
Cool! Thanks, man!
@@motorcycleadventures same here sir love your humbleness🙏 👌🤗🇮🇳
I have bought the 390 adventure right after watching this video, and I like it a lot. This model gives the best value for money. Excellent for everyday use, small enough for traffic jams, very easy to ride, and very good off-road. It's even good for riding with a pillion around the city. Great motorcycle for very small money. Thank you for the video.
you are literally the only channel where i am almost sure that you do your stuff unbiased. i also like that you are not a streamlined front for a company, whose only purpose it is to talk like an actor and a salesperson. greetings from frankfurt and keep it up!
I am glad to hear that. Thanks for taking the time!
‘Even though it is made in India, I can’t say any bad words about the quality’ 😄😄 India is changing pretty fast, my friend!
True
The first Dukes made there had many problems...maybe that's why people are suspicious...
@@adrianhrusca4067 I am highly suspicious of your intellectual ability. Design process, Research & Development automation & engineering is completely independent and relaibilty of a bike is directly propiortional to that. If a bike is at fault and has problem that is solely a engineering issue and that is why the company provides warranty and not the manufacturing country. it has nothing to do with country but the company itself. Kindly use your head more than your fingers.
@RoyMeraki
That's not how it works, but if you believe in it, then be my guest.
I understand that you have to defend your country in this subject and also what you stand for, but let's not forget reality in the process.
Any huge motorcycle brand can engineer a near perfect motorbike, but it can all go to hell during the assembly.
If the engineering would be the problem as you say then 100 out of 100 motorcycle would have the very same issue.
When it comes to reliability, it isn't the engineering. It is the assembly 98% of the time.
@@adrianhrusca4067
That and the shit resale value of these.
I just sold my T7. That hurt. I bought the 390 and have, so far, really enjoyed my on and off road rides. I was beginning not go down certain paths on my off road rides because of not being able to turn around and possible drops, I ride alone. I'm 65 and weigh 170 pounds, in shape, but I wasn't having fun anymore on the T7. I'm back to having fun with the 2023 KTM 390 Adventure. Great review Pavlin. One more thing, the bike performs really well off road. Low ground clearance if you want to go over a log, but the bike is so light you can get around the log through the woods. Ha.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanx for the info. I am in a similar situation including age.
Howdy, almost 100k subscribers, congrats.
Thanks, man!
Thank you so much for this video, i stay between street and adventure model, i will go to Gst and doing prepayment in next month ! you answered to my all questions to get for test experience !
Great 👍
Thanks Pavlin! As usual.. straight to the point.
Thanks for taking the time and watching it!
Thank you Pavlin. You covered it all one needs to know.
Glad it was helpful!
Genuine review...liked it...
Not like other channels...
IMB
Glad to hear that
I like the unbiased views,. The problem with ‘some’ reviewers is they want the bike, they have or are intending to buy it. Therefore this review is what we need to see.
Good video.
Subscribed
My pleasure Andrew!
Been checking out the 390 watched a number of reviews, liked your review covered points that interested me well. Thank you.
Awesome, thank you!
Hello, im not a English native speaker and sometimes is hard for me to understand some youtubers. But your speaking is very clear! You have won another spanish subscriber!
Happy to hear that!
thx for your review and test! was honest and complete. Your cap is cool :D
Glad you liked it!
Hello Pavlin, I’m so glad you liked the bike. I was waiting for your opinion. I love your channel.
Thanks, man!
Great review content sir Pavlin. Sending greetings from the Philippines.🇵🇭
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks brother, you absolutely take care of the motorcycle which is on running in period. good review.
Any time!
Another great unbiased review as always a totally honest opinion cheers Pavlin
Glad you enjoyed it
as always,...straight forward and very simple explanation, easy to understand......thanks
Glad it was helpful!
nice one from Pavlin.that i want to say: you -Pavlin-has already sold it bike for me)))2 years ago was the same situation with honda cb500x - it was amazing series with medium size bikes videos. as a result, now i am happy owner of honda cb500x.thank you very much
Thanks for sharing!
So it is an adequate motorcycle, great, informative video. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice ride Pavlin, some lovely countryside round you. Those of us that ride heavy bikes are always surprised how nimble the smaller bikes are. As you say, more than capable, like the RE Himalia but having a bit more bulk makes a bike feel planted on the road. That KTM will be a hit with the ladies, I'm sure.
Or for new riders.
Thanks for the review! Also a nice bump up and video quality much appreciated!!
I do whatever is possible for me at the moment.
Motorcycle Adventures I mean the video quality is good man! I notice a change from the older videos thanks a lot I appreciate it!
I changed the camera last year.
Motorcycle Adventures ha! I guess it’s coz I usually watch your older vids like the Africa twin and Cb500x videos haha! Sorry I haven’t kept up with the newer videos!
Man, I'm 66 and I have a 2017 crf250l, I don't do much off-road anymore, this might be the bike for me !
Might be!
8:02 'BYBRE' means 'BY BREmbo'... BYBRE is a division of BREMBO.... It supplies calipers to lower priced motorcycles... 😉👍
Thanks, a few people already said that.
@@motorcycleadventures 🙂👍
@@motorcycleadventures And you did see it already before, on the Royal Enfield Himalayan on which you hbe many many km experience....
Good honest review..... Thanks
You are welcome anytime Stephen!
Nice Review! thanks for making it :D
My pleasure!
Thank you for your honest review😊
I owned a BMW G310GS for two years and changed it for an NC750S.
But at last I wanted "a little bit higher" sitting. Power is not what I want.
So I bought a KTM 390 ADV. And I made the same experiences as you did in the video.
And it is perfect for me on my older days.
I was riding many motorcycles in the last 50 years and I hope to do that for still a while.
best regards from the "Weserbergland"
Glad I could help!
Very well made video! It is a small bike, yes but not only for small drivers. I am 182cm or close to 6ft and I feel completely comfortable spending a whole day on the 390, here I have a different opinion. The more I think this beauty is really capable.. not only for commuting. This bike will pass on when the big ones give w.o. Great option to ride around the globe with it. I would choose this one over a 1290gs for that. But thats me with 60 years, 62kg and lack of experience.
Thanks for sharing!
Finally found someone who calls it a small bike.
Small bike for 374cc. ?
@@Sensei_Cryptoanalyst not engine size
@@Sensei_Cryptoanalyst below 500cc is considered small bike on some countries like US where people ride 1000cc bikes as a commuter😂 in india 300cc bikes r considered a superbike 😂😂😂
For 373cc engine the body don't look like as a small bike.
Of course the engine is small.
@@Sensei_Cryptoanalyst the body is big for 5ft people... The guy is like 6'5 lol...
Bybre( By Bre) is a subsidiary of brembo breaks for small capacity bikes.
Good to know, thanks!
Yup, same on the Royal Enfield's new modern bikes.
Correction:For India bikes. Expensive small bikes get the original Brembo
@@user-gdxt-7399 people. Do own ducaris h2s bmws and what not in India too.. And we pay 180 pc import overall duties... So, it is not thst they are expensive, it is superexpensive but still Indians continue to own.. Wonder how rich they are becoming.. Same thing with imported cars
@@aj_wuwei I mean for Made in India small bikes. Like the Indian KTMs and some others
Excellent review! This looks like a very cool bike.
Thanks!
Another solid review, I hope you get to do the AJP PR7
Thanks! I will check it out when I have the chance!
100k advanced congratulations
Thank you so much 😀
Nice review. It is indeed a great motorcycle.
And BYBRE is By Brembo, its a brembo subsidiary making brake setup for cheaper motorcycles & developing countries.
Ok, thanks for adding!
Great review. Would you pick this over the Kawasaki Versys 300? Based on your videos on both bikes it seems the KTM would be better for hitting highway speeds comfortably.
You explain everything so nice Li
Glad you think so!
one of the best unbiased tests I have seen from the ktm 390 adventure ... very objective, although you are not a ktm lover. I also found the consideration (futured buyer of the bike) in terms of top speed and do not overturn the engine very, veeeeryyy sympathetic. I am impressed - thumbs up!
Thanks, man!
@@motorcycleadventures please call me women or sister, Petra is the female version of Peter ;-)
Sorry!
Not too shabby Pavlin - thank you for that review.
Thanks for taking the time again Daniel!
Thanks for the review Pavlin, even though I picked up a G650X Country in the meanwhile, but if KTM launched the rumored R version of the 390A (or maybe as a Husky off-road oriented sibling), I might swap.
Cooi!
Hi Pavlin, I love your reviews, thank you! What about a review of the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled..? That would be really interresting. Thank you, ride save! :)
I will do it when I have this chance.
I like the way you have been doing your reviews. I own a Duke 200 here in Brasil. It is a very tiny bike for city and I am happy with it. I would like to test and maybe buy the 390 adventure but, here in Brasil the things are very complicated. To explain I will need a lot of time and a few bottles of wine and with hope and lucky, you guys from other places will be able to understand. Sad country I belong to.
Glad you like them!
I feel you.. stay happy.
Superb and informative video thanks for posting :)
My pleasure
Yeah that is true most countries don't allow test rides I bought my bike on recommendations and was very happy with it. but if you can find a friend and test ride because nobody can be exactly the same height and weight as you sometimes a tall guy will love a bike because it fits exactly to his dimensions. my point is just ergonomics, weight and height alone can change your mind.
True
Thank you very much😉👍
Nice review Pavlin. Much enjoyed as my test ride has been postponed. Looks good for my height 178cm. The screen is easily changed for any 790 screen I believe. A rack at the back would be nice, not sure how that would fit to small area. Thank you for your efforts 👍👍
My pleasure!
It’s small for 1,78
Interesting about the screen
Been waiting ot this quite some time , Thanks man ! i am 186cm/80kg but even so i still consider buying .
It might be okay for you. Test it if you have this chance.
@@motorcycleadventures i will , for now i train second season on my firs bike - 125cc (Zongshen rx1) i fell all right on it . See you on the road , greetings from Poland!
Iam of your height and test ridden this motorcycle backfun in India and it's big hit over hear due to it's affordabilty,features, fun, etc -it will perfet for your stature! Test ride and feel the motorcycle . You will enjoy It's top speed is around 167-170kmph.have fun
The best thing about you is you give real world feedback - you dont sound like a saleman for a change!
Cool!
I nearly bought this bike, I am a return to riding guy living in Cumbria. Using the bike for work, home visits and daytrips round the Lake District and South Scotland, I went with a Honda Cb300r, a pushbike on steroids 😍 Not an adventure bike but perfect for day trips on little rural roads. On riding out with friends, KTM 1290 Adventure and Honda CB500, they comment that I have the better bike for the conditions. Small does work for your adventure 👍
Whatever works for you man! There is no one model to fit everyone.
Pavlin! Thanks for the review! I totally agree it is really hard to find a place/dealer to test a motorcycle that you are planning to purchase. I live in Ireland and if you are looking for something not that expensive, most of the dealers will treat you like dirt! I was interested to test GS 310 and BMW told me to freck off! When I mentioned Gs1200 they were ringing me every day... I was interested in that KTM but being 190cm - 115 kg I think I'm going to pass and stick to my TDM 900 for a little bit longer.
It is definitely not for you!
@@motorcycleadventures what about 180cm and 110kg and always ride with my 60kg wife (sorry darling), i do not want to go too expensive because it prevents from riding hard. if this one is too small, i probably need the CFMOTO 800MT (using KTM's 790 engine), but as Chinese people I really dont want to buy Chinese bike again... What's your opinion?
Nice review Pavlin.
Glad you liked it
Thanks for your review Pavlin. As usual honest and useful.
Can you please review the Honda CB500X 2019? Can I do some off-road on it as well with some mitad e07 or similar, or this motorcycle is only for on road?
I will, when I have the chance.
Hi Pavlin, glad to see you.
Hey, thanks
Great and unbiased review (Y)
Glad you liked it!
Good review!
Thanks!
Good motorcycle! Very honest test!
My pleasure!
Great review on the 390 duke! =)
Thanks for taking the time!
@@motorcycleadventures welcome! I 've been watching all your videos. This KTM 390 might be good for small persons like me. I learned a lot. Definitely gonna buy this! Big fan here from the Philippines!
As always honest review :) Pavlin, do you think this will perform better on Indian roads?
Yes, why not. There so many bikes over there already and I don't think that they are all better then this KTM.
Great video and thanks again. One thing most reviews leave out in the seat height. No point even looking into a bike if it is to tall or to short. Just saying. Cheers from Canada.
True
Thanks for your no-nonsense reviews. Would love to have your views on the cheaper brands such as SWM Superdual T 650, or the FANTIC Caballero 450 Rally. Also the SWM Six Days or a MASH 650. I'm 185cm high, weighing 125kg and like to ride cool... You will have noticed that these are all mono cylinders... Thanks again.
I will check them out when I have the chance.
I will suggest the market for this bike can be for experienced riders as well. My main ride is a Ducati 1200S Multistrada. I'm 65 and tend to ride by myself. While the Duc (my favorite bike ever) is amazing at eating up miles of asphalt, I'd rather not be stuck in the middle of nowhere, offroad, by myself trying to pick that thing up in less than ideal conditions. That's where the KTM comes in. Just enough power to get me there, and then light enough to deal with in bad situations. I'm not a hardcore enough offroad rider to ride (or need) a KTM 690 Enduro R, or a 500 EXC-F. The rumored 490 ADV from KTM might be more perfect for me, but who knows when that might show up. So this 390 ADV has a lot of appeal to me, (while keeping the Duc, of course).
It might be a good choice for many.
An interesting motorcycle. Nice that you checked the small KTM out.
It would be great if you review Suzuki V-Strom 1050 / XT, the successor of great DR BIG. There are quite a lot of opinions on the net about this motorcycle, but I think it would be good to look at it with your eye.
This is obviously a piece of heavy machine (247kg), but you have to admit that there is something to look at. Thanks for your work!
I will do it when I have the chance.
hello Bro Great review and information new model KTM 390 2020 stay safe please
Thanks for watching man!
Thank you for the review, I think this bike is a good choice for new-ish riders. I really hope that soon you will have the time to try the 2019 Honda cb500x , and tell us how you think it compares to the 2018 model that you reviewed, and to this KTM as well. Cheers!
I planed to test the Honda as well but still no bike for test in Berlin. I will definitely do it when I have the chance.
Oh men.. you didn't make it easy for me. 👏. I was waiting for you to this review. Because im buying my first adventure bike this summer and i have 2 in mind. Between the new yamaha tenere or the new ktm 390. Thanks again for this great videos.
You are welcome anytime!
If you're looking for an adventure between the two, go for the Yamaha Tenere
I have no doubts that the Tenere is better.
Motorcycle Adventures but cost a lot more 🙂
My first bike was a BMW Funduro. I see this bike being the same target rider. Capable in everything, easy and comfortable to ride skewed a bit more to city riding and back road touring. I doubt a new rider would outgrow it too fast and it would be an inexpensive and positive entry to riding. Smart move on KTMs part if dealers don’t try up selling new potential riders. This way new riders can fall in love with riding and maybe become lifelong KTM brand loyalists.
Thanks for taking the time!
As always a great review Pavlin, but the front end looks a bit like something out of the film "Predator"!!
True. Thanks for taking the time!
@@motorcycleadventures You're welcome my friend... I bet your videos have helped thousands of motorcyclists from all over the world. Not just adventure riders, but all types.
Well, this was the original idea to help!
@@motorcycleadventures Thumbs up !!I have been riding nearly fifty years, and it has helped me a lot!
And what's wrong with it?
thanks, interesting review!
Can you please test the Fantic Caballero Rally? Please test her off-road capabilities.
Thanks, Tom
No! I cannot find it here in Germany.
@@motorcycleadventures oh that's a pity!
😧
There are 4 dealers around Berlin www.fanticmotor.it/de/haendler/. I'm sure Fantic IT would help you to get a test bike. For me, that Caballero Rally looks like a great entry bike, maybe also capable of some off-road.
Cheers, Tom
Finally some real comments from a decent sized rider!
Thanks, Martin!
what is a decent sized rider?
for daily commuting to work etc. perfect for me
Good.
OK video would of liked it if you learned more about it, I have one in the shop with my name on it. hope to have it in the next couple of weeks, getting the better bash plat and hand guards form KTM put on as well as rad guard and racks for my Givi Trekker hard bags. From the videos I have seen it is very good off road and will cruse all day at 120 Km, also very good with a passenger or loaded for touring but not bough at the same time, I like that you can turn off traction control and 2 settings for ABS Road or Off Road. and adjustable suspension, no other bike in this size and price range comes close, did look at the BMW, 310 but this bike is much more than one step up. I have the Versys 300 X and am trading it for the KTM 390 Adventure I do like the Versys for every thing but highway once you get much over 80 Km it starts to drink a lot of gas and after 90 is rev are to high for my liking, If I keep it at 80 or below great gas millage 400 Km peer tank easy but at 90 it drops down a lot. When you look at what you get on the KTM 390 Adventure there is nothing that can compare, in that size and price range and I have been looking hard, at 72 yr I do not want heavy, and with a inseam of 33" I want to be able to flat foot.
You should find one that is broke in and give it a review on paved roads and well as dirt roads and some light trails. That is what this bike is made for, you might want bar risers but KTM has them. After over 55 + years of riding form 50 cc to over 1000 cc road, duel sport, and ADV bike this is a dream come true for me at my age. Also the wind shield is adjustable, but I want it as low as it can go. Love the feel of the wind. Thanks again for this review, I like your reviews, and would really lick you do one on this bike with one that is broke in.
Thanks for taking the time!
I just bought this bike, I am big 188cm and 106kg but its my first bike and I didnt want more power just for safety reasons, I was concidering honda africa twin dct but that bike is huge and I was litle scared when I was riding it, I decided to buy new ktm 390 adv, its bigger then that looks in this video, after I collect more riding exp I will definitely buy bigger motorcycle :)
Thank you for this video
Enjoy your rides!
@@motorcycleadventures did ktm that you drived had lower seat maybe? Because for me is not that easy to have both feet flated on the ground? And I am not short legged haha
Hey Pavlin! Such a nice review as always! I just need your opinion on this. I’m in a lot of confusion between KTM 390 adventure and Himalayan. From what I’ve came to know from from the little research online, Himalayan has feels less powerful when cursing on highways while KTM has less power/torque under 4000 RPM and it lacks the initial punch. I want to buy a bike mainly for touring and my off road usage is very less. I’m from India, so considering the road conditions here and for touring which one do you think is better? Thanks in advance.
In my opinion the Himalayan is better option for India. Simple and cheaper.
Motorcycle Adventures Thanks a lot for your reply 👍🏼
What. Great place to ride..amazing
Yes it was!
Hi! I’ve been following you for some time and I didn’t know that you were from Bulgaria. Which part are you from exactly? Greetings from Istanbul.. 👋🏼
I am from Varna.
How did you know I was holding a beer 🍺? Clever!
Sixth sense!
Thanks for an excellent and unbiased review. Have you ridden the Royal Enfield Himalayan? Would be interested in seeing your review of this motorcycle.
I think he made a few videos about the Himalayan. Search a bit in his playlist. Stay save 🤙
Yes, he did, there are series of videos where he took it to the Himalayas in India , and there is a review/through videos as well , check out the playlist
That’s looks cool
It is nice little machine.
Although not for me, I love the fact that many manufacturers are now making smaller travel bikes.
Suzuki need to remake the the DR400, and Kawasaki definitely need a new KLR.
Interesting though.
Happy travels
Thanks for taking the time again!
Versys 300 -x is the new KLR
I love your channel, and watch every video with great pleasure, in this review summery: KTM Seat hight for short people? It is 855mm... higher than KTM 790 Adventure, Higher than Yamaha super Tenere (seat is 846mm), and even higher than BMW 1200GS is 850mm?
I don't know from where these numbers comes. You can see clearly on the video that it ios too low for me and I am 185cm.
How cramped are your legs. What angle were your knees bent?
About your height, am i right in assuming that your comments about the bike size are comparing it to a true ADV bike? personally, I'm really drawn to it because its just a bit more versatile than the duke 390 but its not a full blown ADV boat like these bikes tend to be. how I see it, it still provides more of a involved and raw driving experience like the duke but with some mild dirt and luggage capabilities.
Hey ,I'm going off topic -how many kms so far on your tenere ,and if you could do review now when it went above 150k ?
143,000 at the moment. I will do it when I get to 200,000km.
Always happy to grab a beer and sit on my couch with Pavel
Great!
these bikes are great because you never have to worry about reach, size or weight....it's all enjoyment and I say this because I've had middle to heavy weight bikes and small bikes and small ones always make me smile. This also me be true to me because I'm 1.73 meters of height.
True. A lot of things are much more easier.
Hello Pavlin, you think can ride the 390 adventure with 100, 110 km/h . Easily with out forcing the engine too much,
What about sit height? Comfotable for someone 1m75?
Even that the specs said 89cm it is actually much lower than this. I am 185cm and it was too low for me. You can see it on the video.
Hello Pavlin, thanks for your review. As we are full of mountains (Greece), how do you compare KTM with Kawasaki Versys for multi use? City and travel in B roads mostly ? Keep on your nice reviews..!! Or maybe its better solution a used F650GS single cylinder with half money ?
Go for F650GS
@@motorcycleadventures why :) isn t there vibration f 650gs ?
I quite fancy the 390 duke. Ventura luggage system, then up into the pyranees? After thirty years of using sports bikes on my favourite mountains, I can no longer afford to run one, and my arthritis ehem pains me. I was really surprised when I took one out for a test, cornered beautifully, real fun to ride. Not just for novices 😎👍
It is what it is!
I'm trying to choose between the duke and adventure as I'm not certain how much actual off road id really do.
it is a little small for you 😊. Makes me think of a circus bear on a motorcycle😁😉
Well, it is not my motorycle anyway!
Dont say that, I just bought it and I am bigger then him haha
What about your trip to norway ? Is It still chance go on june. Mabe you will make small movie to upgrade yours plans
Yes, I still plan to go. It will be around 15th of June.
Hi Pavlin, what about the single cylinder vibrations in city and on highway?
No vibrations, or at least nothing to worry about.
I'm not sure about it being for short riders Pavlin! I tried one and at 188cm (6ft2) I had half my feet on the ground while trying to flatfoot with both. This is fine for me, but I wouldn't want to be too much smaller :)
I am 185cm and it was too low for me.
Can you review more dual sports? Drz400
When I have this chance, I will.
Could you tell me what model Revit jacket and pants are you wearing?
Ty for all your great info 👍🏼
Dominator GTX
@@motorcycleadventures
Ty
KTM and some After Market producers now make lower foot pegs, a rear rack for bags or beer box type of luggage containers, various saddle bags, more serious skidplates, crash bars,......
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Cool!
Might've been a good option for the wife back when she decided to graduate from passenger to driver.
I agree.
Please explain little bit about torque. Is it suitable to carry loads
As I said it is probably the most powerful engine in this category so it should be okay.
I have another question, what is your choice for 7000 € if you have other options ?
Honda CB500X
300km on light off-road /normal roads with pillion do you suggest this bike ?
No