KTM 390 Adventure Price in Kalpetta

Value for money.
Good for long rides.
Amazing comfort.
Loaded with electronics.
Service costs are reasonable.
The riding position is comfortable. Had to install a handlebar raiser for my height (5'11) easy to ride in the city.
Avg 28kmpl mileage.
Low-end torque will make you use 1st gears for humps.
Not a complete off-roader, but a great bike for off-road modification as it is lightweight.

About the Reviewer

Brought SW version for long-distance touring. Will rate the buying experience as average from the KTM dealership since they just only want to get the bike sold to the customer at any cost to achieve their sales target.
Coming to the bike, need to keep the engine above 2000 rpm to avoid the bike getting stalled which has happened multiple times for me, post 4000 rpm it is very smooth for a single cylinder. Suspension and tire gave me good confidence to trash bike on bad roads and it did a really good job.
Quickshifter is useless and I completely avoid using it. The bike gets Bluetooth connectivity but the KTM app for turn-by-turn navigation is not available on PlayStore so that's also of no use, you can only connect your phone for caller identification.
Seat height might make most of us opt for a lower seat variant, I'm 5.11 and it works well for me but while riding standing up, felt the need for handlebar risers as stock height is very low for standing-up riding, and there no way you can grip fuel tank with legs which takes confidence.
Braking performance is good and has a good feel and feedback along with the Metzeler tire, even on wet surfaces it offered good grip and confidence. The only concern is fear of puncture due to the spoked wheel with tube, would have been great if they had offered a tubeless spoked wheel.
Kept the bike in stock condition and didn't add extra weight by putting in aftermarket crash guards. Did install Barkbuster handguards as I did not like the stock flimsy handguards and also replaced stock mirrors with Double Take mirrors.

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Buying Experience:
Positive: Good experience with KTM dealerships, with patient and helpful staff. Test rides were available, and the buying process was smooth.
Negative: Some reviewers found the buying experience to be average, with a focus on selling the bike rather than providing detailed information
Riding Experience:
Positive: The KTM 390 Adventure is praised for its performance, fuel economy, and riding posture. It is described as smooth and refined, yet rugged and powerful.
Negative: The bike requires proper gear selection and riding discipline to avoid stalling issues. It also lacks suspension adjustability and hazard lights.
Details about Looks, Performance, etc.:
Positive: The bike has a good road presence, with a rich look and impressive electronic features. It offers a comfortable touring experience and is suitable for both highway cruising and off-road use.
Negative: The seat is considered hard, and there are stalling issues if not driven correctly. The bike also lacks some features like hazard lights and suspension adjustability.
Servicing and Maintenance:
Positive: Servicing is decent, and the bike is reliable with minimal maintenance issues. Spare parts are affordable and widely available.
Negative: Some reviewers found the servicing experience to be average, with no major issues reported.
Pros and Cons of the KTM 390
Adventure:
Pros: Good performance, fuel economy, riding posture, and electronic package. It is a comfortable touring machine and offers a rich look.
Cons: Hard seat, stalling issues, lack of suspension adjustability, and missing hazard lights. It demands a higher skill set for off-road use.

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