Congratulations on the new bike & Thanks for the feedback!

Yes you can use the clutch with no problem

@@Jorge-ht9gg , Thank you.

Yes no problem to resort back to using the clutch. That won’t harm anything. What you don’t want too do is have your quick shifter disabled and then try to quick shift 😂

Ktm 1290s what RPM best for quick shifter

I’m a somewhat experienced rider, open licence for 15 years or so and my last bike was an Aprilia RSV4 Factory (without quick shifter) just to give you an idea on my experience and how I found the KTM 390 QS. It’s been about two years since I’ve ridden full time before I rode my new KTM 390 Adv for the first time on NYE a few days ago for about 200km/125mi. I found that the quick shifter was better (smoother) than me using the clutch on upshifts but I was still often better on downshifts. It made more of a difference on the downshifts because I had a passenger and being smooth prevents their helmet from smacking into the back of the riders. 😌 On the upshifts I need to practice/relearn not to ease off the throttle because the QS does the equivalent while changing gears and if using QS it’s better to just let it do all the work. Back to your question on using QS as a learner I think you would find it quite useful if you haven’t got much experience with a clutch, bike or car. You still need to use it when taking off and stopping but could shift using QS all the time while riding. One thing to keep in mind is if you ride another bike without QS you will have to remember and relearn to make sure you don’t just bang the gears from being used to the KTM QS. Sort of like I’m having to relearn not to use the clutch and adjust throttle from all the past bikes I’ve ridden.

That's great info. Thanks for taking the time! I've decided on the CB500x in no small part thanks to OC MC but also did a ton of research and think it's the right bike for me. Only thing is getting finances as I don't have a spare $10k (AUD) so fingers crossed :)@@fredcdn

No worries@@RJMStraya that is going to be a great bike for you. I think I've had all Honda's before the Aprilia and now of course the KTM390Adv. Keep an eye on run out deals, it could save you quite a bit and you'll probably need the extra for gear you don't even realise you need / want yet :). I purchased my KTM 390 Adventure for $7890 (AUD) ride away in the past month or so in QLD. It was a 2021 model hence the runout price but feature wise it has everything I wanted and glad that I have extra to spend on changing wheels etc.

Hahah nice!

Should have had it done before you bought the bike

Yeah, it’s already installed, it’s literally just a shaft sensor that talks to the computer. But yeah, typically you get the dealer to activate it. I got mine activated right when I bought it because otherwise, you have to pay extra after the fact, whereas when you purchased the bike, get them to throw it in for free.

I paid for it and the dealer can't make it work...

It's actually the shift light feature that requires the 1000km mark. My bike has under 300km on it and have been using the QS but noticed in the settings I can't change the shift light setting.

Trying to search QS in tft menu. Not able to find it,is it activated after 1000 kms

Don't get your information off KZfaq

No you always use your clutch from 2nd gear and up. You have to use the clutch for 1st gear but once your rolling then 2-3-4-5-6 quick shift no problem

@@ExploreSide so N-1-2 clutch and 2-6 quick shifter works? same with downshifting?

@@donderstorm1845 yes, you just need to make sure that your quick shifter is enabled, like you need to be rolling in order to use it. So use the clutch for first gear and once you’re rolling quick shift into second third and so on. Then for downshifting, you just roll off the throttle and hit the gear changed lever all the way down until you get to second gear typically is the sweet spot and then after that, use the clutch. So let out your clutch in first gear when you’re ready to change to second gear use the quick shifter all the way up. When you’re ready to downshift roll off the throttle and downshift until you get to second gear or first, after that use the clutch obviously. But hey, my disclaimer is read your operators manual to make sure that’s just how I learn to do it

@@donderstorm1845 but yeah, essentially you have the right idea it quick shifts more smoothly second gear and up so just stick with that. Once you get a few miles on it, it will become easier. Typically I only use it when I’m on the highway and I want to drop a couple gears to pass some cars or just having fun around town not having to clutch is nice. It’s not for everyone but I like it.

It’s all electronic now so it will rev match depending on things like are you up shifting or downshifting. Works really slick. Not having to clutch and rev match is nice

No, tell me , I'm about to buy a KTM 390

@@allentig you have to do maintenance at your dealership. Just oil change and a Filter. Probably 200 bucks

@@gulaschgunther4629 nothing in the manual says you must have dealer do maintenance. That's a myth

@@allentig sure if you dont want any money when you sell your bike at any Point, you can do it on your own

You do not have to take it to the dealership for your 1st service and maintenance, that’s just a dealership fear tactic. It will not void Ktm warranty at least here in North America. I don’t trust other people working on my bike

I think I had a stroke reading that

No @JohnNewton the Quickshifter literally transforms the bike, it is especially great when riding off road where you are continually up and down shifting back between 1st to 3rd gear. On road it is nice when you are in stop and go situations with similar constant up and down shifting. After riding with a Quickshifter enable bike, going back to a bike without it seems archaic.

Make your own video then. Doesn’t matter to me what you like or dislike just putting the information out there. Honestly I also thought the quick shifter was a gimmick. But after having it now I wouldn’t go back. It’s a fun option