Comments on: KTM Releases Specs & Pricing Of New 390 Adventure R / X Models

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:15:48 +0000

In reply to Joe John. Also scuttled Oldsmobile.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:14:51 +0000

In reply to Forest.

I would have liked another gallon of fuel, but have a fuel bladder if needed.

I also would like the tubeless wheels of my 890, but likely can do a 3M or Tubliss conversion if desired.

Lots of heated grip kits cheap on the market.

If KTM’s finances are still sketchy, the new DRZ-4 is a definite replacement possibility

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:10:32 +0000

In reply to Joe John. I want one to put in my toy hauler instead of my 890S. It will mount alongside my Husqvarna e-mtb.

By: Hunter Hunter

Hunter Hunter — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 13:10:53 +0000

Nice

By: Joe John

Joe John — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:38:19 +0000

I’m surprised there isn’t a white and red version yet. I don’t know how anyone can be surprised KTM is in bankruptcy. They manufacture the exact same bikes across three different “brands” and are surprised when they don’t move enough bikes to stay profitable. Even American car manufactures like Ford and GM realized what a bad idea this was years ago when they divested themselves of brands like Saab and Volvo and Range Rover. Have one “budget” brand and one “luxury” brand and have some differentiation. Also don’t push crap on consumers with the 890 and say it is perfectly fine when everyone knows it isn’t. Ok I’m stepping off my soap box. Disclaimer – I own a Husky I love.

By: Forest

Forest — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 09:06:53 +0000

Hi everyone, I don’t know where and how KTM found idea for this motorcycle but it’s totally wrong.
Me as adv rider can say a few things that adv bike should have. Let’s start from things that adv r have:
Long suspension – this is must have for all road and no road driving but 20 clicks is more for semi-pro race riders not for average guys, for us is hard-middle-soft just enough.
Good multiple lights – good.
High visor – maybe ok, I don’t know until drive this bike.
Down short exhaust – yes, it makes easier packaging stuff on bike and no need to worry about burning something.
Now all the wrong things…
First – fuel tank, let’s say that fuel compulsion is 3.5L/100km in nice paven roads. If you going anywhere else you won’t drive in six speed, probably in 3th or forth. That increases fuel consumption on 5L/100km leaving you with 240km range. It’s actually short for really adv in wild. 400km should be a target mark.
Racks or better say no racks. Where you are going to put all your stuff (no matter what dry bags or top/side cases) for a few weeks/months living on road with this bike.
Tubeles wheels – it’s must have. It’s milion times easier to put the plunge on punch on tubeles tire and not to remove wheel, remove tire, glue inner rubber, put back tire, put back wheel.
Heat grips – it’s must to. During the weeks/months of riding you will experience cold water, rain, mountain crossing and heaters will help you.

In the end, my conclusion is – this is just DRZ400 with tower. Nothing adventure on bike.
O yes – quick shift… For what? It’s not you gonna time lap your journey.

By: Joe John

Joe John — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:18:28 +0000

I think the adventure R is probably a top 3 best factory bike in my opinion. Give me a taller / flat seat and I’m good all 365 days of the year. Not going to sell my 701 though.

By: Cingularity

Cingularity — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:29:17 +0000

In reply to BobSmith. You clearly don't understand the market for this motorcycle. Let me guess: You'd rather have a DR650...

By: Prasenjit Debroy

Prasenjit Debroy — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 02:26:30 +0000

In reply to Eakins.

2025 KTM 390 ADV

Seat height

– 390 ADV R 870 mm
– 390 ADV S 830 mm
– 390 ADV X 825 mm

By: ADV Pulse

ADV Pulse — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:56:25 +0000

In reply to Eakins. Haven't heard anything so far. We'll keep our eyes peeled!