I'm not sure about how it handles off road terrain. On the road it's a good motorcycle and better on city roads compared to bigger (in size) Adv's.

@@wheelsontarmac thanks a ton

Can you let me know what you mean by "switched to"? The Adv 250 already has Preload adjustable Rear suspension right?

@@ApurvR yes the stock suspension is preload adjustable . I have switched to damping adjustable suspension which comes with adv 390 SW version.

That is so great to hear. I would love a discussion with you regarding the same. Any differences in handling?

Im also planning to change my rear susp to the adjustable one..

@@wheelsontarmac To start with I am not a cornering expert, so how it affects cornering , don't know . I did the mod for comfort , and it is comfortable. Damping I can clearly feel the difference going over a bump at 30-40 kmph, I don't have to clench my spine before hitting a speed breaker or undulations on road. Doing offroad is easier and confident for me now. Handling On handling side , the difference is not noticable. It may feel different for you due to your frame maybe, I'm 5.8 , 70kg the damping tht suits best is around 2-3 clicks on softer setting and stock preload setting, beyond that it becomes way to soft in comparison to front suspension setup and the peppy nature in 3rd gear is affected. With pillion and luggage on soft setting , it starts sagging too much , preload adjust works fine. Overall it's a comfort , not a performance tweak. If you ride single , no problems at all . If with pillion preload is the magic.

In that case I think it is definitely better to go with the 390X unless you want the extra features that the regular 390 offers.

@@wheelsontarmac Thank you for the response brother. Will most probably pick either of the two.

You're welcome brother :) If you can get both the bikes for lengthier ride, take them both for rides along twisty roads and different terrains to help you chose.

Thank you very much for your support, I remember your initial comment on "why i chose the ktm 250 adv..." if I am correct. That is great to hear! do check and fine tune the adjustments and let us know how it feels. I would like a discussion regarding this.

Some people are saying that it works well, whereas some are saying it's too bouncy to the level it's affecting the handling on road. I am yet to meet someone who has done it on their bike. My inferences are from the videos I have seen long back when I myself thought about it. I think you should research and watch at least 10 videos before you decide on changing the suspension.

Thank you very much Sir, please provide me your contact so that I can learn from you and improve myself 🙏🙏. It would be of much help to stop my "ba ba ba ba".

Mere ko utna skill nahi bhai. Pranaam 🙏

For daily commute, I think a scrambler will be a better pick. Do check long term reveiews before you commit. I'm hearing a lot of issues (minor and otherwise) about the Triumph 400 twins.

You can use brake (disc) cleaner to wipe the disc clean. I haven't cleaned the calliper yet, so I can't comment on that.

If you feel like more power is important (you might feel that in highways) and would like to cruise in 120kmph constantly on highways, the 390X makes more sense. Also, if you're constantly riding with a pillion, the extra power will help in touring.

Please watch this video brother. I have mentioned in detail about fuel economy in different conditions: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/frhmapZ9s7-sZnk.html

That's really great to hear. You're welcome and I'm extremely glad that it could be of help. Happy Riding :)

So happy to hear that. You're welcome :)

Service center has the common reply format stating that these are common issues and they don't have a fix, it's sad to hear that you're having such big amounts of vibration on your motorcycle. As someone recommended, try the accessory that helps in reducing the shakiness of the front section.

@@wheelsontarmac will go for it. 👍

Yes it is reliable for long distance touring. So far I have not ran into any issues while touring on the motorcycle.

Route ->Pathanapuram,Karavoor, mambazhathara, ambanad you guyzz best experience

Just like I mentioned in the video, after the board which says Ambanad, go a little further, you will cross a small bridge and you can turn left from there, then you'll see those rubber plantations as seen in this video. Hope this helps.

I think you can get somewhere around 30 to 35 in the city for your riding style.

Thank you so much for your support. I sure will :)

Thank you very much for sharing this information 😊

I will check it out for sure. 👍🏼 Sometimes I feel it’s better to be left alone as I’ve gotten used to it.

Thank you very much. I’m glad you found it useful 😀

I did consider it for the same reasons and also since I felt that it can disturb the rider as well. I haven’t found anything that looks good and then I got lazy to be honest. I was thinking of getting the 390 Duke’s hugger and extending it.

I understood your point and I do accept that I chose it. I have decided to stick on to it. But, I firmly believe that, it doesn't stop me from mentioning the issues I face. These are put out there so people could know about the things. I do accept that everything cannot be perfect in everything. So, when there is a scope for improvement, shouldn't a brand be willing to fix minor things? Let it be fibre and lightweight, but all I mentioned was, it could have been properly placed in a way that it doesn't come off. Further, if some parts are just for aesthetics and has no aerodynamic influence, why bother to put it on the bike in the first place. I will continue to criticize it bro, not just this one, but any shortcomings I feel with any motorcycle or whatever I decide to review. I thank your honesty 👍

@@wheelsontarmac your honesty is great brother, addressing issues is a great great thing if you’re a still sticking to the bike. And yes the brand can make changes to grab more. As a rider someone sticking to the same bike after facing multiple issues is something a true rider does❤️

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Hi, I do believe that you can pull it off. There is a learning curve since you're coming from a scooter to a tall bike. It's good for beginners, but not exactly beginner friendly is how I would put it. I would highly recommend that you go for a test ride and if someone you know owns it, request them for a ride. Since you're a mature rider, I'm certain that you'll do fantastic and it'll only be a temporary (getting used to) issue.

I'm not sure about that. I'll check with the service team and let you know

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Vibrations were not more than the usual amounts in high speed runs. For me, I experience more vibrations when I'm in a higher gear and slower speeds. There was no shaking of windshield. Lighting at night is ok and somewhat sufficient enough; but if you're out riding a lot at night, it could use with aux lights with a better sideways throw. Seating comfort is good for me, could use some add on rubber accessories, that can be removed. But, as mentioned in the video you can easily do 250-300 without rest. And I believe if you can push further, it can even stretch till 400. Hope this helps.

I will try my best to get my hands on the colour scheme you have mentioned. It's not available in the showroom currently, I've informed them to call me in case they get one.

I have done a mixed one litre review on small highway & traffic conditions & it's on the channel. I'm not doing 1L reviews anymore because it can damage the fuel pump of the motorcycle. The tank to tank tests are accurate and is standardized now. Hope this helps. I will definitely do a highway test on tank to tank basis. Here are the previous fuel economy tests; City : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gsmIdqpykp2VemQ.html 1Litre Test: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n8tnhbx8nb7IcYU.html

Thank you very much for this detailed information. It's really good that the motorcycle ages well.

@wheelsontarmac Yes, initially, I was taken aback as there were buzzing vibes in the handlebar, since I was upgrading from a FZ25. Now it has become much smoother as the buzzing vibes are gone. There are very slight vibes at 5k which don't hinder your riding experience. You can just feel them slightly. After 5k the engine becomes incredibly smooth and there are no vibes till 9500 RPM. Also I made the front suspension softer by 1 setting and it made a lot of difference. The suspension is neither stiff nor soft, perfect for Indian road conditions. I am getting around 27 kmpl in city and 32 kmpl on highways if ridden at 100 kph. Now the question is who should buy this bike? People who want Duke 390's performance but who aren't a fan of 390s aggressive looks and for those who want a powerful 400cc with a very comfortable rider and pillion seat. Wish it came with Tubeless tyres.

Thank you very much 😊 Have you taken it off-road? Would love to know how it will behave there.

bro can you check the price of vitipilen 250 alloy wheels price i am buying from bajaj showroom as i am from a town and he is great friend of my dad so he is getting this for a discount even in the nearest city is like 150km away and they always quote full mrp they only reduce price for the people who purchased from their dealership

@@anneakhil5331 Vitpilen alloys will cost you around 7.5k

I'm filling the same fuel as well, however I have observed no remarkable (or even mention-able) change in power and fuel economy. That is a good fuel economy in city traffic conditions.

Congratulations and welcome to the KTM Adventure family. That's really great, I believe you got it fast; because I remember the comment on another video about booking the motorcycle.

​@@wheelsontarmacgot in 7 days

I will enquire with the ride organizer and let you know.

Thanks a ton for the suggestions regarding video content. I will definitely keep the points in mind. I'm really sorry, I was tied up with some personal things, so I couldn't reply to your comment on time. Rust on chain is common, if possible wash the chain and tap it dry so that the lube stays on and once a week, you can thoroughly clean the chain and lube it. On other parts you should be more careful. You can wash it with car wash and use sticky oil or grease and gently apply on the areas that rust easily. After you ride in the rain, wash the bike so that mud goes off (not necessary to do it daily) and tap to dry in the greasy portions and wipe the bike in other areas. Hope this helps. Also you can go for a motorcycle cover, if you are keeping the bike out in the open. A word of advice if you're in an area that has snakes, each time you remove the cover, do it carefully. Also cover it only after the bike is fully cold (to avoid reptiles or small animals; cos they'll be attracted to warmth)

I sincerely hope that you have completely watched my video, because I have provided apt reasons on why I came to that conclusion and how I could be wrong. Plus, I have no grudge against BMW; as mentioned in the video, I dislike the design of their cars of late. Please note that this is an initial ride impression only, not a review in any form. Since it is a test ride motorcycle, I don't have the liberty to use it on multiple terrains other than the designated ones. And I do agree 100% with you (no sarcasm - I'm very serious) that I need to learn a lot; which is precisely why I don't make reviews for short rides, also the reviews I post here are ride reviews. Thank you for your supporting words.

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