Besides the little wind noise, it was very informative.

I would be more than happy to shell out 1-2k more for a proper R model on the 390. It seems like the perfect size compared to these 1000 cc+ monsters we call offroad bikes.

OnTheBackWheel it’s called a Tenere 700

The reason is this bikes r for 3rd world countries not for 1st world countries thats why cost management is a big thing in producing this bikes ...look at bmw 310 .. i am from india and i also think 390 needs a r version but cost cutting and all.. anyway its good for city touring and light offroad

@@dbtrackz33 t700 is better .. or triumph 900 gt pro rally

Mr. Boombastic those may be better than the 390 but they have no chance against the 790 R!

How is it?

Fun fact as this still applies to 2022 models, that quickshifter upgrade comes stock with every 390, you just have to pay to have the software unlocked, so don't feel pressured into buying the "tech package" as you can add it any time later. Sometimes they even discount the tech upgrades.

I have around 3000 km on my 390 Adventure and would, do a 35 day trip, I have the GIVI Trekker 33/46 liter hard bags on it. the tank is only 14.5 liters but you can get close to 400 km per tank so not to bad.

Same , i got a wr250r right now , i never spent more than 3k bucks into a bike , if im going to buy an expensive bike now , than i will want a twin cylinder

@@_davidsuciu The twins always scream but KTM makes them long stroke so they will be very very Torquey not screamy.... But it'll be fun in the twisties😁

Has 490 been officially announced? If so, do we know when to expect it?

Ktm 490 adventure will come out in 2024 after 4 years

Will totally jump on a RC490 with more hardcore specs.

Had Versys x300 for two years now and always impressed that against all the other sub 500cc adventure bikes it can hold it's own. Been up and down motorways and autoroutes. Few thousand miles touring France in 2018 and surprisingly good on rough roads, cheap to run and very light compared to the monster adventure bikes I've owned in the past. The only problem I have with it is although it can do 90 mph at a push it screams at you like a larger capacity bike wouldn't at motorway speeds. Had a nightmare the year before buying it when I tipped over my Tiger 800 on a gravel back road. Took about half hour removing luggage and then quite a struggle to lift it upright again. This was part of the reason for the smaller bike and of course the stupidly high cost of new large adventure bikes. Are they really trying to put the next generation off buying motorcycles? You don't need all the fancy bells and whistles or a large capacity engine to have fun touring on motorcycles. Look at the guys and girls travelling the world on small capacity pretty basic machines. Anyway seen lots of videos for the KTM 390 Adventure so I thought I'd take a test ride. Loved it straight away, even at running in speeds it doesn't scream as much as the Kwaka, it's about the same weight, costs about the same to buy and run, has switchable ABS and tablet type screen which can link to your phone which will save me fitting my old GPS. I would have bought one on the spot but they're almost impossible to buy in the UK yet, all the dealers within 100 miles are supposed to get a new batch of them at the end of September. Typically when the winter is on the way and they don't seem to have quite the weather protection of the Kwaka. But I'm sure there will be a good aftermarket range of stuff for them and the little single has just enough extra power to give the Kwaka a run for it's money so I've already put my name down for one.

mookyzook great info, I’ve been looking at both. The 390 aesthetically looks better and has all the toys including an engine full of imperfection character. 300x seems like a smooth trustworthy bike that has exactly what’s actually needed. I also like the bigger tank, but hate the hard seat for an adventure bike. I haven’t seen any reliability issue as such for the 390 so I am leaning towards that. It just seems more exciting. I love small capacity bikes, to me they are so much more fun. Whenever I go riding with friends I always choose a small capacity bike vs them on the big thousands. There’s something to be said for always changing through the gears while being in high revs trying to keep the peak numbers active, and going in to a corner on a light weight bike with next to no braking required... basically only using the revs to slow down and using the same rpm early to twist the throttle in full lock.

Kwak every time. Go green!

790R, gets 250+ miles per tank and will cruise comfortably up to 85mph, I've had mine up to 105mph.

no

I have the Versys 300 X great little bike but no comparison to the KTM 390 Adventure ,the KTM is in a field of its own, With adjustable shocks, 2 ABS settings and traction control you can turn off. Versys has more top speed on the highway but who is going to be going 160 Km per hour and I find the engine to much rev any thing above 90 Km and even at 90 Km I can't take that sound for long. I know it will do it all day but just don't like the sound, of it. I will be trading the Versys in for the KTM 390 adventure, But going with the better hand guards and better skid plate, will also be putting Dunlop TrailMax Mission tires on it. I do mostly paved and dirt roads but when I do off road I want the better tires. There are many roads hear that start out paved then go to dirt & gravel then to clay and mud and sand, not fun with the wrong tires. Also the Versys starts to drink a lot of gas after 90Km per hour even going up 1 tooth on the front sprocket.

Can only hope and with a decent price tag as well.

2022

790r blows the wheels off any other adv bike unless you're just on pavement

The 390 is $6200. The 790R is $13,500. The fact that they are even comparing them says a lot for how capable the 390 is. At that though, the 790 is a bargain and superior to the BMW F850GS and the Tiger 900.

if its going to be slow id take an adventure bike and hit some dirt roads and just enjoy the ride

I’m 5.8 too and you need a Lower seat for the 790R. 790S is a dream with stock seat, totally flat footed.

I'm 5'7" have an R with a low seat. Very comfortable. Have ridden & raced dirt bikes most of my life so I am used to being on my tip toes.

@@lbever454 Thank you. Is it KTM 790 Adv low seat or SeatConcepts Low seat for 790 Adv R?

4:34 Apparently they need a sound engineer to be able to hook up a microphone to a gopro. It sounds like they're using raw gopro microphones.

at least try to remove some of it in post, really hurts and can't listen

I think there should be a 390 adventure R I don't think the 790s should exist the 790 R is a much better bike in every way.

I own the s and as a first time adventure bike owner glad I did not go with the r model. That being said my point was that the s model had similar specs

@@Jking692 hello. Are u satisfied with the s? Is it reliable? I hesitate with the t7?

@@michelwaknin9893 the rear brake light stays on all the time so I had to pull the tank and disconnect the sensor to front brake lever. So rear brake light only works with rear brake now. Dies during idle when cold several times, every time. Other than that has been a good bike. I ride with a r model and I have no issues keeping up.

already it is lighter

@@thektmwanderer3274 IMO, it should weigh the same or less than the 690.

Abnormal Wrench I wish I was rich and good looking

Hi, I’m in the same boat, I do highway on the drz and want more cruising speed with less buzz, I compare specs and looks a good trade off, I know drz is waaaay better of road, but for the easy roads will be fine, what’s your thoughts on this?

I have done 3000 miles on the 390adv so far. Changed the tyres to Bridgestone ax41 and it's a different bike! I hate the cast wheels but find myself doing things I'd hesitate on a t700 or 790adv r. Try one for sure!

The 790 is a twin

The 490 is coming...

Just put a KTM sticker on the T700.

@@Whos-That-Guy , Tenere 700 is a super cool bike....its built to last a century...

And Bob Barker

2022

890, 790 is discontinued

That's some communist shit. Lmao I'm here in America with a 1750cc bike I got year 2 of riding.

Then it comes with tube....

Yep, me too, and good thing as my AT had both fork and rim issues under warranty. Now I have the 790, far better bike, more performance, means far more enjoyment for me and hasnt had a single issue.

Cant believe ktm is 800cc bmw is 850cc and triumph is 900cc and all make the same Hp even more shocking one is a triple

T700 doesn't compare man...

Oh yes..KTM twins almost feel like a v twin. Great pull. Will make a great affordable entry ADV.

2022

If they keep the weight under 400 lbs and price under $8000, it will be really interesting.

noobasdfjkl not worth the effort....the difference is lost on most of us rubes.....it’s torque.....it’s a number....bigger more, smaller less.

wow. get a life. little bit too serious buddy

Don’t make me go full Newton Metre on ya

Shawn Dejong it will fit ya with lower seat optional part, and a lowering kit if needed after the seat change!!!

Clearance. Short people have always ridden dirt. You can too.

Honda adv 150 😂

Only the 390 is

There is a video out there where the riders are on a Himalayan and the 390 adventure. Good comparison.

We feel your pain. The video we make on the fly. Go here to read "the script" we wrote after we had time to think about it: www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/ktm-adventure-shootout-390-or-790r#disqus_thread

john burns I’m more easy going....just show me the bikes....script or no script....it’s all about the bikes!

100% agree with you sir. Love my 690 to bits.

I'll never change my awesome 640 for one of those ugly 3 or 6 or 7 nineties ;)

Didn't take long for the obligatory beginner comment.

My 690 smc r does more off-roading and adventure riding than most people on a 790 “adventure”.

I would love the 790 but the price is not in my budget

My question is why not make an ADV model with the 701 engine?

I like ktm and feel their quality has come a long way and would even call it high quality. But I agree, for real adventuring, that T700 is probably the ultimate bike, in every way.

790 for real adventure. The Yamaha has about half the fuel range of the ktm before you hit reserve. And the suspension sucks in the Yamaha.

Stephen Byford -Yamaha certainly has an impressive history of reliability and durability. That said the KTMs I have owned have been bulletproof with solid overall quality. I would consider either brand for adventure riding.

@@paulvanhout9695 you say ktm is reliable? I prefer ktm but most of people say it not reliable...who can i trust?

@@michelwaknin9893 Just sharing my experience with the brand. I could be one of the fortunate😅