Best Adventure Bike Ever!? KTM 790R Review

[@jeffdavies7584]

I'm in the same boat, I built up a 1090 adv r. The bike is a beast but in a way I think it wrecked adventure riding for me. Things don't get easier when it's loaded up either. I'm test riding a 790 adv r on Tuesday. It's perfect on paper I got my fingers crossed.

[@thomasrosenwirth7035]

With your size the 790 R Rally would fit you perfect. I am 176cm (5‘8-9“ I guess) and the 790 R fits me perfectly. Enjoy it, its awesome Bike, especially offroad.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

The Rally version looks awesome, but dang its pricey! Ordered a tall seat though. Heck yeah man, can't wait to get offroad! Thanks for the feedback!

[@cccb2878]

@@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel they charge 150000rmb（21500usd）without tex here in china！！！

[@cccb2878]

hows your situation on 1290adv r？im 176cm same as you

[@gslife1]

Man! I really wish you would have not made this video. Now your going to have me wanting this bike. I thought I wanted a KTM690R but I’m 6’2 and this bike looks like it would be a perfect fit for me. Love this video brother! I saw the other video you posted cause it was in my KZbin feed and that bike definitely mashes off road.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

What, you ride!? Oh man, this is your next bike! The 690 is still going to be a lot more agile off road. But I swear with a bit of confidence this bike will go almost anywhere. I'll have a proper set of tires on it soon and I'm excited to see how much better it will be.

[@gslife1]

The Off Road Adventure Channel I had a 450 Yamaha dirt bike but I would love to own an enduro. During the week it would be nice to release some steam and rip thru the streets you feel me.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

@@gslife1 I completely get it brother. 3 or 4 times a week if I get home at a decent time I go for a 30 minute rip myself.

[@gslife1]

The Off Road Adventure Channel That’s so awesome man.

[@stefanhorlacher1583]

fantastic bike ! im 5-10..perfect fit..get ur higher seat..and we all wait for ur next vid...off road action,cheers.

[@NMdesertracer]

You have full power the shift light is fixed points till you hit 600 miles. Ive had mine for two weeks love it get the rade garage lower footpegs.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

Thank you! I'll check them out.

[@M0T0Noob]

Also, I have a puig Touring windscreen on mine, that did not get dirty or cause visibility issues at all this past weekend in wet alabama clay.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

I'll have to check that out! Thanks for sharing. Curious to see if the stock windscreen does well enough on a longer trip.

[@ViajandoconMabre]

I think ,that bike going to be my next bike .

[@ryanbraun2000]

Oh hell, I might just copy ya! My buddies ride street every weekend, need to jump back into the fun and this might fit the bill. Will watch for the necessary mods. Thanks!

[@ryanbraun2000]

OK, got er' dun. Broke her in with a trip to hammer town. Bitchin' bike. When is the Offroad Adventure Channel group adventure ride or group RZR ride?!

[@Ramcharger.Outdoors]

I would like to see how you set up the bike. I have a very similar interest and I've landed on this one to take me places.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

After a few more mods I'll do an updated review regarding any changes I've made, for sure.

[@abbimilagon5499]

What's it like compared to the Yamaha tenere 700 ? Thankyou

[@christianmouraux7269]

Great bike, but fully agree with you about the turn-on fee for cruise ctrl and quick shifter... Thanks for the video

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

More videos in the works

[@christophersuh]

Congrats! Such a sick looking bike

[@Cinccinatti_C3]

That thing is sick!

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

Pretty excited about it! Fun stuff in the works!

[@Cinccinatti_C3]

The Off Road Adventure Channel I bet! Can’t wait to see what you do in 2020!!

[@onesharpboradhead]

Thanks for the review. I ordered one in August and it just came in a few weeks ago. I live in Northern, WI and we are buried in snow, so I won't be picking mine up till spring. I will have a 300 mile ride back home with it - do you think it is bad for the motor to break it in at almost all highway speed for the first 300 miles? I could trailer it back, but dang - I want to ride it.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

The manual doesn't have the normal jargon about varying the speed, but I'm sure it still applies. Tough call, maybe you can hit some trails between stretches of freeway!? Lol.. congrats man!! Let the fun begin

[@sean5170]

I rode my 1090r home on the freeway. Every 5 or so miles I would down shift to third and slow down to 50mph, then roll into the throttle and up shift back through 6th gear.

[@jeffflick2573]

Not a expert but from my understanding I'm pretty sure KTM breaks their engines in before they sell their bike's. I think you should take it a little easy for the 600+ miles before the higher HP & performance comes on.

[@Braapncamp]

Hey and congrats to You new beast. Nice "unboxing". This is by far the best bike I ever had, so advride oriented. Agree on that we Mike new tech instead of old school stuff. Measure up during gloves on. 👍😁💪 Happy trailing!

[@ArmyOfZin]

Try the tall powerparts seat. I just put one on my R. Raises the seat to peg distance by about an inch and has a better shape IMO.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

Before I knew it was available I ordered the tall comfort seat from Seat Concepts. We'll see how it does when it shows up.

[@RiderMark]

KTM 790 ADVENTURE AAH"

[@richardgurney2427]

such nice smooth roads there! plenty of twisties in the uk.. but surfaces are crap and so busy!

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

We do have a lot of options for street riding, that's for sure.

[@tosa-ranch2234]

How tall are you? I’m 6’,3” and many of the UK reviews complain about the buffiting from the short windscreen, but you seemed happy with it! This is really the deciding factor in choosing the 790r or an Africa Twin. I just can’t drop $15k on a bike that’s miserable at freeway speeds.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

I wasn't bothered by it, but it does hit you in the face. I'm 6'4". However I'm now completely happy after adding the small Puig wind deflector seen in the last video. Best of luck deciding.

[@mno-onespecial5972]

Does the 2020 model only show your fuel level when it's under half tank, like the 2019 model?

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

Yep, with a full tank it just reads 1/2 and under. Strange design..

[@mno-onespecial5972]

@@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel Cheers for your reply.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

@@mno-onespecial5972 For sure man, cheers back at ya!

[@Elwyndor]

How is the protection from the elements?

[@timshaw8187]

Cheers Bruce

[@ibernd]

Hi, you are not the only one complaining about ktms policy to charge for stuff, which is already build in. It just feels wrong! Even for us Austrians.... ;)

[@TheJaxsonjack]

I've never thrown a leg over a dirt bike but I ride an HD Road King and am an avid xc mountain biker. Something tells me this may be the bike I'd have to get for the the gravel and doubletrack / singletrack that's found in my part of the state.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

Sounds like you'd be a perfect match for this MC. Mountain biking doubled my offroad confidence..

[@kiwipilot407]

Your absolutely right about the quick shift and cruise. I'm struggling to come to grips with paying extra as well. A 5 min job to plug in the computer and click a box. Ah well I guess we can either bitch about it or build a bridge and get over it. Cheers for your views. Take care, coming at ya from Down Under. NZ.

[@jeffflick2573]

That's crazy KTM wanting more money for turning cruise control & quick shift on! Love KTM's but that's a tad greedy on their part!

[@M0T0Noob]

Not trying criticize, but the results of decat on this bike aren't great. Their are plenty of good stock exhausts, tunes, and ecus available for the stock setup. decating does not help this bike whatsoever according to any of the major manufactures of aftermarket parts (rottweiler, coober, etc) just trying to save you from a performance drop on your brand new toy. Treat your orange unicorn like it should! :D

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

Haha! Thanks for the info. Been researching quite a bit as well. Will get something picked out here soon.

[@devildog8768]

I put on Akrapovic muffler from the dealer. My girl wanted to ride on the back and watching some of the reviews the stock muffler gets a little warm. I didn't want her to burn her leg and the Akrapovic comes with carbon fiber protective guards on the pipe going to the cat. The muffler bracket is welded and stock muffler uses a strap and is wider and heavier. Akrapovic doesn't change the sound much it's very quiet I think it looks better than the stock. And the big plus it doesn't heat up much.

[@devildog8768]

Just bought one I was also worried about break in period. Unfortunately I have hit it a few too many times the bike made me do it. I believe the bike wants you to ride it like you stole it. I haven't taken it off road yet and it's a shame I live in Southern California with great off road riding from what I hear. Only been living here for a few years and trying to find people who want to ride. So if anyone lives around San Diego and Riverside county hit me up. Thanks

[@sethmccartney7750]

I could not agree more with your assessment of the options. It should all be turned on. It is still not a cheap bike. You should not have to pay more. Noticed KTM is doing that with all there new models. I think it is crap. I am looking at this or the 690 for a purchase in the very near future.

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

It just doesn't sit well, when it's already installed.. lol Thanks for the comment, and good luck with the new purchase!

[@VolatilityWolf]

Have a 2017 1290, the 790 is on my radar. Yes 100% BS they make you pay for quick shift and cruise,

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

At least I'm loving the bike regardless.. haha but yeah..

[@georgebcobb]

Ha. Finally a US video mate

[@occyman]

Good effort re the Aussie accent but yeah ...nahhh ? 🤣😂

[@TheOffRoadAdventureChannel]

🤣🤣

[@waynekerr8003]

Aussie accent, kenoath it is cob

[@gslife1]

LMAOO!! Love that accent hahaha