KTM Adventure 390 Ownership Thread

[vishnukuttan1988]

Re: KTM Adventure 390 Ownership Thread

Hi Guys,

Got my KTM 390 Adventure White on October 5th ,2020. Still in the breaking in period.Could only manage 300 odd kms till now.
I had read/seen some review of the Adv where it was mentioned that around 110 kmph there is some vibrations which can be felt on the handlebars and foot-pegs which disappears above 120 and not felt below 110. I felt the same on one of my out of the city Highway rides. Was curious whether anyone in the Forum faced the same.

I am just shy of 6 ft tall, have the Axor Apex helmet. The windshield setting is in on the tallest setting. I get an immense amount of wind noise while riding triple digits. Was wondering its the helmet or the windshield height?


Cheers
Vish

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What is the workaround for the seat height.
Is the seat powerpart really gonna be available.
Its handling is as nimble as my Dio handling.

A general google search would show that there are lowering kits but I believe that's for the entire bike.
Had spoken to the dealer at Indiranagar, Bangalore. They were saying that the power-parts would come out some time end 2020 or early 2021.
Also read through some articles KTM mulling India made power-parts.

Cheers
Vish

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Hi guys - I will be getting my 390 ADV within the first week of November. I am super excited to be a part of this troupe!


I am a little curious about what are the essential add-ons people bought for their 390 adv. I was considering the following:


- extended visor
- mobile mount (on GPS mount position)
- bashplate/skidplate replacement


Is there anything else I should look at?

Thanks in advance!!

Would suggest you drive around your bike at highway speeds with the two windshield settings before you invest in an extended visor.
If you are buying a mobile mount because the KTM navigation app is paid, i found an app on Google play used by KTM owners which pushes any navigation application that you might be using to the instrument panel. Else, i saw that Zana makes some neat mobile holders which integrates into the GPS mount, i believe HDT customs also makes something similar.
bash-plate and skid-plate are again subject to the amount of off-roading-,broken roads that you are expecting to see. The all aluminum power-part is not available as of now in India. Don't recollect seeing one for the 390 Adv from the plethora of Indian manufacturers out their.

Cheers
Vish

[parthans]

Re: KTM Adventure 390 Ownership Thread

Hi guys - I will be getting my 390 ADV within the first week of November. I am super excited to be a part of this troupe!


I am a little curious about what are the essential add-ons people bought for their 390 adv. I was considering the following:


- extended visor
- mobile mount (on GPS mount position)
- bashplate/skidplate replacement


Is there anything else I should look at?


Thanks in advance!!

[bigm2706]

Re: KTM Adventure 390 Ownership Thread

I too loved this machine for swift highway cruising.

https://youtu.be/CSmHt9x0sew

[Kovid Mehta]

Re: KTM Adventure 390 Ownership Thread

Hello all,
I have gifted myself the most awaited bike for the last 4 years, this valentine's day
Photos and initial ride experience will be posted tomorrow

Congrats on this amazing machine as a fellow owner. I got mine on March 6, did the 1000kms and got the servicing done to actually explore the true potential of this bike only to enter the lockdown phase due to Coronavirus

[thegeneboy]

Re: KTM Adventure 390 Ownership Thread

Got the manual but it's for the Duke and RC

Use the KTM Care app.. It has manual, service reminders and few more stuff...

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: KTM Adventure 390 Ownership Thread

Now wait begins for owners manual[emoji12], I was told by the showroom guys that once they get the owners manual,they will send me a copy[emoji23]. Looks like KTM got everything wrong with the launch of this much anticipated motorcycle

That's a shame indeed. Getting accustomed to its electronics is as easy as some YouTube videos. Self help is the best help.

Cheers!
VJ

[Dandamudi Mohan Krishna]

Re: KTM Adventure 390 Ownership Thread

I didn't find the manual in the app,it has only Dule 390

Yeah, you're right the whole launch is chaotic , hope you will get manual soon.

[manojkrishnaks]

Re: KTM Adventure 390 Ownership Thread

I didn't find the manual in the app,it has only Duke 390

Congratulations !! you can download owners manual from KTM app it even gives service reminders etc.

[Dandamudi Mohan Krishna]

Re: KTM Adventure 390 Ownership Thread

Now wait begins for owners manual[emoji12], I was told by the showroom guys that once they get the owners manual,they will send me a copy[emoji23]. Looks like KTM got everything wrong with the launch of this much anticipated motorcycle

Congratulations !! you can download owners manual from KTM app it even gives service reminders etc.

[manojkrishnaks]

Re: KTM Adventure 390 Ownership Thread

Now wait begins for owners manual[emoji12], I was told by the showroom guys that once they get the owners manual,they will send me a copy[emoji23]. Looks like KTM got everything wrong with the launch of this much anticipated motorcycle

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: KTM adventure 390

Yes it will bear KA19 badge.
Since 'm new to the controls of the bike, i couldn't explore the potentials of the bike.
Its patchy road, no need to be worried.I took about 7 hrs to reach Bangalore

Congratulations Manoj. Take your time, get to know the technicalities of the motorcycle well. Going through your owners manual helps and gain you crucial information and insights on your motorcycle and a few tips and tricks along the way.

Do post your detailed review, ride logs, service experience, just about everything the ADV has to offer

Cheers!
VJ

[manojkrishnaks]

Re: KTM adventure 390

The best gift you choosen bro.(hope it gets KA19 badge)
How the bike behaved on that curvy shiraadi ghat. Hope you enjoyed it.
Off topic- how is the road condition from BC road to till gundya.?.
My ride is planned on Wednesday.

Yes it will bear KA19 badge.
Since 'm new to the controls of the bike, i couldn't explore the potentials of the bike.
Its patchy road, no need to be worried.I took about 7 hrs to reach Bangalore

[prasadD400]

Re: KTM adventure 390

The best gift you choosen bro.(hope it gets KA19 badge)
How the bike behaved on that curvy shiraadi ghat. Hope you enjoyed it.
Off topic- how is the road condition from BC road to till gundya.?.
My ride is planned on Wednesday.

[manojkrishnaks]

Re: KTM adventure 390

Thread approved.

When can we say 'The wait is over'... pun intended.

Here you go

[xBhp]

Re: KTM adventure 390

Thread approved.

When can we say 'The wait is over'... pun intended.