4.7/5
2 years ago
Aswin Hussain
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned) | 15000+ km |
Got mileage of | 28 kmpl |
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.
Find out the list of available KTM Bikes.
The ARAI mileage of KTM 390 Adventure is 32 kmpl. The average of the 390 Adventure is 28 kmpl, as per the owners of the bike.
Awesome ride
4 weeks ago
Vyankatesh Pandharpurkar
Sharp looks, great performance, and satisfactory comfort. Does what is meant to, be decent mileage Along with that, has a nice service network, and doesn't break a sweat it is longer highway rides or tough off-road expeditions. Feels confident while off-roading. Lacks a bit of manoeuvrability as you would expect.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Was this review helpful?
0
1
KTM ADV-390
13 weeks ago
Joshua
My experience with this adv 390 Looks better in this Adventure 390 is only for off-roading bike service and maintenance also we can easily maintain my riding performance and amazing experience. I am very happy Even on the way out the public reaction was great Everyone will be a fan of this bike Everyone looks at me when the traffic signal goes off
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Was this review helpful?
2
2
Honest review of ktm 390 adventure
18 weeks ago
Chetan
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 informationRiding 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 390Adventure: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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Was this review helpful?
1
3
This performs well in Indian Roads
22 weeks ago
Vasu Dev
I've ridden the KTM Adventure 390 for three years and have been largely impressed. The bike offers a solid performance, particularly excelling at moderate speeds, making it perfect for both city commutes and light off-road adventures. The handling is nimble, and the ride quality is generally smooth. However, I did encounter some minor issues with the quick shifter, which can be a bit finicky at times. Despite this, the bike's overall reliability and versatility make it a great choice for adventure enthusiasts.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Better change oil within in 4k if you’re mostly using for trails , chain has to be lubricated every 500 km
Was this review helpful?
2
0
Comfortable Touring Machine
41 weeks ago
Veeraraghavan N
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
Adhere to manufacturer's recommendation.
Was this review helpful?
13
5
KTM 390 Adventure
51 weeks ago
Ayush Kumar Singh
Well it has been an amazing experience to own this fabulous machine from KTM and I have used it for different scenarios like offroading which is more or less good and highway touring is the best as you can cruise 110-120 effortlessly on this bike. I was able to achieve a maximum mileage of 31 in the city if you try to keep it under 6000 RPM which this bike teases you not to and on highways I was able to get a maximum mileage of 36 to 37. I am happy with my bike it has got everything I need which is touring, some offroading, and also for my daily commute as well and it has been spot on to the date.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Was this review helpful?
5
1
The bike you want to buy
1 year ago
Chandan Das
It's an overall good bike. The seat comfort for long trips is not so good. I can say it's a good tour but less adventure. The TFT screen is excellent. This is not a bike for short-height or lightweight riders. It's more than what meets the eye. I will recommend the Adventure 390 Y for the short-height riders it has the same features as the Adventure 390.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
Use outmarket seats for better comfort in Long rides
Was this review helpful?
9
6
A very best and beautiful bike
1 year ago
Mahi
I think Ktm ADV 390 is a little more expensive but once you buy this bike you will be happy.Once I start the riding seat so comfortable and I enjoy the ride.Suspension is so good in this bike we have 3 types of riding modes. I think bike servicing and maintenance cost is very high.The bike mileage is very low it gives 28 km this is the only disadvantage of this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
Early morning you start bike and leave for 5 to 10 min and then you ride the bike because of your bike oil is fridged by cold once you start the bike 5 to 10 your bike heat and bike gives you well mileage
Was this review helpful?
14
1
Best Bike for Ride (Anywhere)
1 year ago
Gajendra Singh Negi
Speed - 10/10Controlling - 10/10Pickup - 10/10I have KTM 390 adventure Alloy Wheels model, this Bike is very comfortable while riding in traffic and long ride as well. My boss has this bike and rides it multiple times for testing and I liked it most as compared to other adventure bikes, my office mate also has other brand of adventure bikes but I felt that this is the right bike for me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
My first choice was spoke wheel but when I got know that it has tube with spokes. thn I changed my mind and buy alloy wheels because it is good for long ride and adventure ride. As all of you know that bike weight is high so when it goes puncture you can not move the bike too long distance and it will effect on complete tyre and can be damaged, so it could be more costly as compare single puncture cost. So I would suggest go with Alloy wheels models only.
Was this review helpful?
9
2
Comparisons of the 4 best adventure motorcyles. Royal enfield himalayan ktm adventure 390 bmw g 310 gs hero xpulse 200 4v
1 year ago
Rakshith
I am very glad to write a review about my very first own bike. And for that, i had multiple options in my head. 1. Royal enfield himalayan2. Ktm Adventure 3903. Bmw g 310 gs4. Xpulse 200 4vAfter lots of research and findings, here's my conclusion:1. Royal enfield himalayan -> • excellent off-roader, • spoke wheels and smoother suspension, • perfect ergonomics, • responsive low and mid-range This adventure bike the comparatively lower seat height (800mm) , can't do justice for short riders yet is reachable to medium heights. Coming to the downside of this bike, • it lacks power and touring capabilities, • misses out in the high range.• having packed up with 411cc, +5 bhp / +5 torque is expected. But overall, it's value for money and a great bike.2. Ktm adventure 390 -> beast! performance. Single cylinder, 373.27 cc, and delivers almost 43 bhp is the power of Austrian engineering. Because of its unmatched performance in the BMW!!! that's a head-turning brand. You can easily tell this is a premium super-bike for people who do not have much knowledge with respect to bikes, as this bike looks very premium. • it has wide tires front: 110/80 - r19 rear: 150/70 - r17. Makes it look huge when compared with the other 3 bikes. • the typical BMW colors go very well with the body and if the design is your no.1 priority, this will be your excellent choice (can be subjective too). Enough just about the looks, because that's the only good thing I found in this machine, as it is powered by the same TV's apache rr 310 engine tuned for adventure riding. • not as punchy and responsive as KTM, but good enough engine. • the suspension is softer and not confident while bending into the corners.• also do not come with much electronics, just dual channel abs, and poor digital display. • as it is a BMW ₹₹₹ on-road cost, servicing, spare parts, etc. Are on the expensive side. **owner’s review: first service cost was ₹5500 @ 1000 km, second was ₹8000 @ 10000 km, & upcoming third will be around ₹15000 @ 20000 km. Done a regular service & chain replacement @ 15000 km for ₹8000. Now I must change the front fork oil seal and oil with a third service, which will cost ₹3800. I have changed the back brake pads twice & front brake pad once, which costs me a total of ₹6000. I have spent a total amount of ₹46300 for 20000 km/ for two years as maintenance cost. I think it is a very big amount for a 300 cc single-cylinder motorcycle.**4. Hero xpulse 200 4v -> the most value for money motorcycle to my eyes, worth <2lakhs and the best off-roader. Best suspension with long travel front: cartridge type (dia 37mm) with adjustable compression and rebound damping rear: rectangular swingarm with 10-step preload adjustable mono-shock (for pro model).• because of its lightweight 161kg (kerb weight), off-roading gets a lot easier. • spoke wheels, long travel suspension, asks for more and more bad roads and no roads!• 40kmpl is a bonus, providing around 500kms range for a full tank of petrol.Now for the downside—• 18.9 bhp is very boring on the highways and struggles even on 100 km. Cannot munch on the miles, but fun on off-roads. • brakes could have been betterTo simplify this whole review, if you require a:Off-roader = hero xpulse 200 4vBest design = BMWg 310 gs (again subjective)Best performance/electronics = KTM 390 adventureDecent class adventure = royal enfield himalayanHope this review is helpful for you and lets you choose your perfect motorcycle!
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Was this review helpful?
14
1
Awesome ride
4 weeks ago
Vyankatesh Pandharpurkar
Sharp looks, great performance, and satisfactory comfort. Does what is meant to, be decent mileage Along with that, has a nice service network, and doesn't break a sweat it is longer highway rides or tough off-road expeditions. Feels confident while off-roading. Lacks a bit of manoeuvrability as you would expect.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Was this review helpful?
0
1
KTM ADV-390
13 weeks ago
Joshua
My experience with this adv 390 Looks better in this Adventure 390 is only for off-roading bike service and maintenance also we can easily maintain my riding performance and amazing experience. I am very happy Even on the way out the public reaction was great Everyone will be a fan of this bike Everyone looks at me when the traffic signal goes off
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Was this review helpful?
2
2
Honest review of ktm 390 adventure
18 weeks ago
Chetan
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 informationRiding 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 390Adventure: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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Was this review helpful?
1
3
This performs well in Indian Roads
22 weeks ago
Vasu Dev
I've ridden the KTM Adventure 390 for three years and have been largely impressed. The bike offers a solid performance, particularly excelling at moderate speeds, making it perfect for both city commutes and light off-road adventures. The handling is nimble, and the ride quality is generally smooth. However, I did encounter some minor issues with the quick shifter, which can be a bit finicky at times. Despite this, the bike's overall reliability and versatility make it a great choice for adventure enthusiasts.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Better change oil within in 4k if you’re mostly using for trails , chain has to be lubricated every 500 km
Was this review helpful?
2
0
Comfortable Touring Machine
41 weeks ago
Veeraraghavan N
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
Adhere to manufacturer's recommendation.
Was this review helpful?
13
5
KTM 390 Adventure
51 weeks ago
Ayush Kumar Singh
Well it has been an amazing experience to own this fabulous machine from KTM and I have used it for different scenarios like offroading which is more or less good and highway touring is the best as you can cruise 110-120 effortlessly on this bike. I was able to achieve a maximum mileage of 31 in the city if you try to keep it under 6000 RPM which this bike teases you not to and on highways I was able to get a maximum mileage of 36 to 37. I am happy with my bike it has got everything I need which is touring, some offroading, and also for my daily commute as well and it has been spot on to the date.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Was this review helpful?
5
1
The bike you want to buy
1 year ago
Chandan Das
It's an overall good bike. The seat comfort for long trips is not so good. I can say it's a good tour but less adventure. The TFT screen is excellent. This is not a bike for short-height or lightweight riders. It's more than what meets the eye. I will recommend the Adventure 390 Y for the short-height riders it has the same features as the Adventure 390.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
Use outmarket seats for better comfort in Long rides
Was this review helpful?
9
6
A very best and beautiful bike
1 year ago
Mahi
I think Ktm ADV 390 is a little more expensive but once you buy this bike you will be happy.Once I start the riding seat so comfortable and I enjoy the ride.Suspension is so good in this bike we have 3 types of riding modes. I think bike servicing and maintenance cost is very high.The bike mileage is very low it gives 28 km this is the only disadvantage of this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
Early morning you start bike and leave for 5 to 10 min and then you ride the bike because of your bike oil is fridged by cold once you start the bike 5 to 10 your bike heat and bike gives you well mileage
Was this review helpful?
14
1
Best Bike for Ride (Anywhere)
1 year ago
Gajendra Singh Negi
Speed - 10/10Controlling - 10/10Pickup - 10/10I have KTM 390 adventure Alloy Wheels model, this Bike is very comfortable while riding in traffic and long ride as well. My boss has this bike and rides it multiple times for testing and I liked it most as compared to other adventure bikes, my office mate also has other brand of adventure bikes but I felt that this is the right bike for me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
My first choice was spoke wheel but when I got know that it has tube with spokes. thn I changed my mind and buy alloy wheels because it is good for long ride and adventure ride. As all of you know that bike weight is high so when it goes puncture you can not move the bike too long distance and it will effect on complete tyre and can be damaged, so it could be more costly as compare single puncture cost. So I would suggest go with Alloy wheels models only.
Was this review helpful?
9
2
Comparisons of the 4 best adventure motorcyles. Royal enfield himalayan ktm adventure 390 bmw g 310 gs hero xpulse 200 4v
1 year ago
Rakshith
I am very glad to write a review about my very first own bike. And for that, i had multiple options in my head. 1. Royal enfield himalayan2. Ktm Adventure 3903. Bmw g 310 gs4. Xpulse 200 4vAfter lots of research and findings, here's my conclusion:1. Royal enfield himalayan -> • excellent off-roader, • spoke wheels and smoother suspension, • perfect ergonomics, • responsive low and mid-range This adventure bike the comparatively lower seat height (800mm) , can't do justice for short riders yet is reachable to medium heights. Coming to the downside of this bike, • it lacks power and touring capabilities, • misses out in the high range.• having packed up with 411cc, +5 bhp / +5 torque is expected. But overall, it's value for money and a great bike.2. Ktm adventure 390 -> beast! performance. Single cylinder, 373.27 cc, and delivers almost 43 bhp is the power of Austrian engineering. Because of its unmatched performance in the BMW!!! that's a head-turning brand. You can easily tell this is a premium super-bike for people who do not have much knowledge with respect to bikes, as this bike looks very premium. • it has wide tires front: 110/80 - r19 rear: 150/70 - r17. Makes it look huge when compared with the other 3 bikes. • the typical BMW colors go very well with the body and if the design is your no.1 priority, this will be your excellent choice (can be subjective too). Enough just about the looks, because that's the only good thing I found in this machine, as it is powered by the same TV's apache rr 310 engine tuned for adventure riding. • not as punchy and responsive as KTM, but good enough engine. • the suspension is softer and not confident while bending into the corners.• also do not come with much electronics, just dual channel abs, and poor digital display. • as it is a BMW ₹₹₹ on-road cost, servicing, spare parts, etc. Are on the expensive side. **owner’s review: first service cost was ₹5500 @ 1000 km, second was ₹8000 @ 10000 km, & upcoming third will be around ₹15000 @ 20000 km. Done a regular service & chain replacement @ 15000 km for ₹8000. Now I must change the front fork oil seal and oil with a third service, which will cost ₹3800. I have changed the back brake pads twice & front brake pad once, which costs me a total of ₹6000. I have spent a total amount of ₹46300 for 20000 km/ for two years as maintenance cost. I think it is a very big amount for a 300 cc single-cylinder motorcycle.**4. Hero xpulse 200 4v -> the most value for money motorcycle to my eyes, worth <2lakhs and the best off-roader. Best suspension with long travel front: cartridge type (dia 37mm) with adjustable compression and rebound damping rear: rectangular swingarm with 10-step preload adjustable mono-shock (for pro model).• because of its lightweight 161kg (kerb weight), off-roading gets a lot easier. • spoke wheels, long travel suspension, asks for more and more bad roads and no roads!• 40kmpl is a bonus, providing around 500kms range for a full tank of petrol.Now for the downside—• 18.9 bhp is very boring on the highways and struggles even on 100 km. Cannot munch on the miles, but fun on off-roads. • brakes could have been betterTo simplify this whole review, if you require a:Off-roader = hero xpulse 200 4vBest design = BMWg 310 gs (again subjective)Best performance/electronics = KTM 390 adventureDecent class adventure = royal enfield himalayanHope this review is helpful for you and lets you choose your perfect motorcycle!
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Was this review helpful?
14
1
There are no critical reviews for this bike
Awesome ride
4 weeks ago
Vyankatesh Pandharpurkar
Sharp looks, great performance, and satisfactory comfort. Does what is meant to, be decent mileage Along with that, has a nice service network, and doesn't break a sweat it is longer highway rides or tough off-road expeditions. Feels confident while off-roading. Lacks a bit of manoeuvrability as you would expect.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Was this review helpful?
0
1
KTM ADV-390
13 weeks ago
Joshua
My experience with this adv 390 Looks better in this Adventure 390 is only for off-roading bike service and maintenance also we can easily maintain my riding performance and amazing experience. I am very happy Even on the way out the public reaction was great Everyone will be a fan of this bike Everyone looks at me when the traffic signal goes off
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Was this review helpful?
2
2
Honest review of ktm 390 adventure
18 weeks ago
Chetan
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 informationRiding 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 390Adventure: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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Was this review helpful?
1
3
This performs well in Indian Roads
22 weeks ago
Vasu Dev
I've ridden the KTM Adventure 390 for three years and have been largely impressed. The bike offers a solid performance, particularly excelling at moderate speeds, making it perfect for both city commutes and light off-road adventures. The handling is nimble, and the ride quality is generally smooth. However, I did encounter some minor issues with the quick shifter, which can be a bit finicky at times. Despite this, the bike's overall reliability and versatility make it a great choice for adventure enthusiasts.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Better change oil within in 4k if you’re mostly using for trails , chain has to be lubricated every 500 km
Was this review helpful?
2
0
Comfortable Touring Machine
41 weeks ago
Veeraraghavan N
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
Adhere to manufacturer's recommendation.
Was this review helpful?
13
5
KTM 390 Adventure
51 weeks ago
Ayush Kumar Singh
Well it has been an amazing experience to own this fabulous machine from KTM and I have used it for different scenarios like offroading which is more or less good and highway touring is the best as you can cruise 110-120 effortlessly on this bike. I was able to achieve a maximum mileage of 31 in the city if you try to keep it under 6000 RPM which this bike teases you not to and on highways I was able to get a maximum mileage of 36 to 37. I am happy with my bike it has got everything I need which is touring, some offroading, and also for my daily commute as well and it has been spot on to the date.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Was this review helpful?
5
1
The bike you want to buy
1 year ago
Chandan Das
It's an overall good bike. The seat comfort for long trips is not so good. I can say it's a good tour but less adventure. The TFT screen is excellent. This is not a bike for short-height or lightweight riders. It's more than what meets the eye. I will recommend the Adventure 390 Y for the short-height riders it has the same features as the Adventure 390.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
Use outmarket seats for better comfort in Long rides
Was this review helpful?
9
6
A very best and beautiful bike
1 year ago
Mahi
I think Ktm ADV 390 is a little more expensive but once you buy this bike you will be happy.Once I start the riding seat so comfortable and I enjoy the ride.Suspension is so good in this bike we have 3 types of riding modes. I think bike servicing and maintenance cost is very high.The bike mileage is very low it gives 28 km this is the only disadvantage of this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
Early morning you start bike and leave for 5 to 10 min and then you ride the bike because of your bike oil is fridged by cold once you start the bike 5 to 10 your bike heat and bike gives you well mileage
Was this review helpful?
14
1
Best Bike for Ride (Anywhere)
1 year ago
Gajendra Singh Negi
Speed - 10/10Controlling - 10/10Pickup - 10/10I have KTM 390 adventure Alloy Wheels model, this Bike is very comfortable while riding in traffic and long ride as well. My boss has this bike and rides it multiple times for testing and I liked it most as compared to other adventure bikes, my office mate also has other brand of adventure bikes but I felt that this is the right bike for me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
My first choice was spoke wheel but when I got know that it has tube with spokes. thn I changed my mind and buy alloy wheels because it is good for long ride and adventure ride. As all of you know that bike weight is high so when it goes puncture you can not move the bike too long distance and it will effect on complete tyre and can be damaged, so it could be more costly as compare single puncture cost. So I would suggest go with Alloy wheels models only.
Was this review helpful?
9
2
Comparisons of the 4 best adventure motorcyles. Royal enfield himalayan ktm adventure 390 bmw g 310 gs hero xpulse 200 4v
1 year ago
Rakshith
I am very glad to write a review about my very first own bike. And for that, i had multiple options in my head. 1. Royal enfield himalayan2. Ktm Adventure 3903. Bmw g 310 gs4. Xpulse 200 4vAfter lots of research and findings, here's my conclusion:1. Royal enfield himalayan -> • excellent off-roader, • spoke wheels and smoother suspension, • perfect ergonomics, • responsive low and mid-range This adventure bike the comparatively lower seat height (800mm) , can't do justice for short riders yet is reachable to medium heights. Coming to the downside of this bike, • it lacks power and touring capabilities, • misses out in the high range.• having packed up with 411cc, +5 bhp / +5 torque is expected. But overall, it's value for money and a great bike.2. Ktm adventure 390 -> beast! performance. Single cylinder, 373.27 cc, and delivers almost 43 bhp is the power of Austrian engineering. Because of its unmatched performance in the BMW!!! that's a head-turning brand. You can easily tell this is a premium super-bike for people who do not have much knowledge with respect to bikes, as this bike looks very premium. • it has wide tires front: 110/80 - r19 rear: 150/70 - r17. Makes it look huge when compared with the other 3 bikes. • the typical BMW colors go very well with the body and if the design is your no.1 priority, this will be your excellent choice (can be subjective too). Enough just about the looks, because that's the only good thing I found in this machine, as it is powered by the same TV's apache rr 310 engine tuned for adventure riding. • not as punchy and responsive as KTM, but good enough engine. • the suspension is softer and not confident while bending into the corners.• also do not come with much electronics, just dual channel abs, and poor digital display. • as it is a BMW ₹₹₹ on-road cost, servicing, spare parts, etc. Are on the expensive side. **owner’s review: first service cost was ₹5500 @ 1000 km, second was ₹8000 @ 10000 km, & upcoming third will be around ₹15000 @ 20000 km. Done a regular service & chain replacement @ 15000 km for ₹8000. Now I must change the front fork oil seal and oil with a third service, which will cost ₹3800. I have changed the back brake pads twice & front brake pad once, which costs me a total of ₹6000. I have spent a total amount of ₹46300 for 20000 km/ for two years as maintenance cost. I think it is a very big amount for a 300 cc single-cylinder motorcycle.**4. Hero xpulse 200 4v -> the most value for money motorcycle to my eyes, worth <2lakhs and the best off-roader. Best suspension with long travel front: cartridge type (dia 37mm) with adjustable compression and rebound damping rear: rectangular swingarm with 10-step preload adjustable mono-shock (for pro model).• because of its lightweight 161kg (kerb weight), off-roading gets a lot easier. • spoke wheels, long travel suspension, asks for more and more bad roads and no roads!• 40kmpl is a bonus, providing around 500kms range for a full tank of petrol.Now for the downside—• 18.9 bhp is very boring on the highways and struggles even on 100 km. Cannot munch on the miles, but fun on off-roads. • brakes could have been betterTo simplify this whole review, if you require a:Off-roader = hero xpulse 200 4vBest design = BMWg 310 gs (again subjective)Best performance/electronics = KTM 390 adventureDecent class adventure = royal enfield himalayanHope this review is helpful for you and lets you choose your perfect motorcycle!
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Was this review helpful?
14
1