Reviews of KTM 390 Adventure

Hi! I own a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure and have completed around 6000 km, most of it on the pavement, some over hilly roads, a few challenging ones, and a little off-road. My height is 5'9" just and I weigh around 52 kgs(<50 when I bought the bike). With my body parameters, I was a little skeptical about being able to handle the bike as I bought the bike without even test riding any KTM bike, not even sitting on one ever. The waiting period was around 1.5 months and the delivery experience was nice. The bike has great looks and awesome performance. Initially, I did have little issue with the tall seat height but l quickly gained confidence with the same and also about the overall handling of the bike. I have recently accomplished my first ever hilly road ride of around 200 kms and was astonished to find out how effortlessly I could do it, not to mention the superb handling, lightweight and power available. Also, want to mention that I had a pillion and around 10 kgs of luggage on board during the hilly ride. I feel the bike just once during this hilly ride while getting off of the bike from the right side after putting it on the side stand with just a crack on the knuckle guard which I have fixed temporarily with glue( and it worked quite nicely) and no other significant damage, so, I will not have to incur any expenses on repairs as off now. The ride on the pavement was fabulous too in all respects, me being mostly the fastest on the road here in India with the other bikes and cars being lesser in terms of power, the only limiting factor is how much of the road irregularities my back can take on this bike, which, of course, it does fairly well, with me having some back pain initially but which got relieved as I got accustomed to the bike and made some changes to my riding style and technique and posture, not to mention the slight adjustment of preload that I made. All in all, I am thoroughly satisfied with my decision to buy this bike and am missing it while being away from it for a few days. To date, the bike has been pretty reliable except for one of the fork seals leaking oil from the start but which was fixed on the second service under warranty with a seal replacement. I am looking forward to having a lot more fun and adventure on this motorcycle.

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The buying experience is always good with ktm, I got it from kanjur Marg ktm, and there was a waiting period, but I did get it to a decent time period. The riding experience is the best it is so smooth and refined, yet rugged & powerful!!!, With a 2023 factory ktm colour, the 390 adventure stands apart and gets that rich look that the bike deserves, servicing is decent, not that great, but the bike overall is worth buying, value foro money, and does the job of 650cc motorcycle, what else do you really need.

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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.

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The bike is one of the best bikes around 4 lakhs budget. The road presence is very good compared to other bikes around this budget. You will get the attention of the crowd. The bike needs to be driven respectfully like taking care of proper gear selection according to respective rpm, otherwise, the bike will stall. Maintenance cost is moderate considering it is a 400cc bike. But spare parts cost is cheaper than BMW, and Kawasaki, and availability is also good.
Pros-
1. Performance
2. Fuel economy
3. Riding posture
4. Electronic package
Cons-
1. Ride comfort- the seat is very hard
2. Stalling issues if not driven in a particular gear
3. Absence of suspension adjustability
4. Missing hazard lights function even though the bike has the best electronic features compared to an 8-9 lakh bike
Overall if looking for a first adv/all-rounder bike with a low budget and new to the bike world, this is the best bike to consider.

About the Reviewer

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

About the Reviewer

Hi! I own a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure and have completed around 6000 km, most of it on the pavement, some over hilly roads, a few challenging ones, and a little off-road. My height is 5'9" just and I weigh around 52 kgs(<50 when I bought the bike). With my body parameters, I was a little skeptical about being able to handle the bike as I bought the bike without even test riding any KTM bike, not even sitting on one ever. The waiting period was around 1.5 months and the delivery experience was nice. The bike has great looks and awesome performance. Initially, I did have little issue with the tall seat height but l quickly gained confidence with the same and also about the overall handling of the bike. I have recently accomplished my first ever hilly road ride of around 200 kms and was astonished to find out how effortlessly I could do it, not to mention the superb handling, lightweight and power available. Also, want to mention that I had a pillion and around 10 kgs of luggage on board during the hilly ride. I feel the bike just once during this hilly ride while getting off of the bike from the right side after putting it on the side stand with just a crack on the knuckle guard which I have fixed temporarily with glue( and it worked quite nicely) and no other significant damage, so, I will not have to incur any expenses on repairs as off now. The ride on the pavement was fabulous too in all respects, me being mostly the fastest on the road here in India with the other bikes and cars being lesser in terms of power, the only limiting factor is how much of the road irregularities my back can take on this bike, which, of course, it does fairly well, with me having some back pain initially but which got relieved as I got accustomed to the bike and made some changes to my riding style and technique and posture, not to mention the slight adjustment of preload that I made. All in all, I am thoroughly satisfied with my decision to buy this bike and am missing it while being away from it for a few days. To date, the bike has been pretty reliable except for one of the fork seals leaking oil from the start but which was fixed on the second service under warranty with a seal replacement. I am looking forward to having a lot more fun and adventure on this motorcycle.

About the Reviewer

The buying experience is always good with ktm, I got it from kanjur Marg ktm, and there was a waiting period, but I did get it to a decent time period. The riding experience is the best it is so smooth and refined, yet rugged & powerful!!!, With a 2023 factory ktm colour, the 390 adventure stands apart and gets that rich look that the bike deserves, servicing is decent, not that great, but the bike overall is worth buying, value foro money, and does the job of 650cc motorcycle, what else do you really need.

About the Reviewer

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.

About the Reviewer

The bike is one of the best bikes around 4 lakhs budget. The road presence is very good compared to other bikes around this budget. You will get the attention of the crowd. The bike needs to be driven respectfully like taking care of proper gear selection according to respective rpm, otherwise, the bike will stall. Maintenance cost is moderate considering it is a 400cc bike. But spare parts cost is cheaper than BMW, and Kawasaki, and availability is also good.
Pros-
1. Performance
2. Fuel economy
3. Riding posture
4. Electronic package
Cons-
1. Ride comfort- the seat is very hard
2. Stalling issues if not driven in a particular gear
3. Absence of suspension adjustability
4. Missing hazard lights function even though the bike has the best electronic features compared to an 8-9 lakh bike
Overall if looking for a first adv/all-rounder bike with a low budget and new to the bike world, this is the best bike to consider.

About the Reviewer

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

About the Reviewer