New KTM 790 Adventure review. Is this the best mid sized adventure motorcycle?

[@rogcus]

Bought one of these (new) and am very impressed with it. Had a KTM previously and had no issues/problems. There is a lot of snobbery about bikes - this brand is 'better' than that one, etc. For the record I have owned a GS, ST1300, CBF1000 and many others. All good bikes in their place but have to say that the BMW GS was unreliable and the dealer service appalling. That is not to say all BMW bikes/dealers are the same. Applying this logic leads me to believe there are lots of people out there that have no reliability problems and, therefore, do not comment. Every bike manufacturer has its critics and supporters, choice comes down to what you like and/or need. Dealer support is important and essential to the enjoyment of any bike. Let us all stop being youtube critics and do what we know we enjoy, riding our bikes. Every bike has pros and cons, live with it!!

[@GillyBikes]

I really enjoyed riding it. I totally agree with you. I think you can be unlucky and have issues with any bike from any brand.

[@tittan1500]

Just rented one for 2 days amazing bike

[@GillyBikes]

100% agree. I think these are great bikes. 👍

[@MrShohola]

Waiting for one to be delivered to dealer in the US. Have a 2020 390 and love it. Looking for the 790 to be more highway worthy: come on KTM get the 790 delivered!

[@GillyBikes]

You wouldn’t be disappointed with one of these. Loads of power to play with.

[@kamax7672]

I ordered mine as well a few weeks ago.. im in NY , looking forward to new bike day!

[@jordan_drones]

ktm 790 adventure🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@fatange]

I do love a KTM me. ❤

[@GillyBikes]

I starting to fall for them myself. 😍

[@taffy2wheels577]

You love anything.... smoook it... fat shite 😂

[@soistesundsobleibts5369]

Ich habe sie mir im Juli, nach der Probefahrt, gekauft. Ich bin sehr zufrieden. Den Quickshifter habe ich schon freigeschaltet, vielleicht kommt noch der Rally Mode dazu. Auf jeden Fall läuft sie mit einer kürzeren Übersetzung noch besser (vorne 15 anstatt 16 Zähne) Gruß

[@whiterabbitt2002]

I bought a 2020 KTM 790S Adventure in December of 2020 for $9,999.00 net (the price included tax and tags).I love the Motorcycle. IMO it is like a cross between a Sports/Adventure Motorcycle.

[@GillyBikes]

Good to see you’re still loving it after 3 years. Great bikes 👍

[@r-rtz]

@@whiterabbitt2002 … until the camshaft goes 😜

[@janosnagy44]

👍

[@jordan_drones]

ktm 790 adventure😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@gillykids8446]

We like it. And no the weather man is always wrong 😂

[@GillyBikes]

Always. I’ve stopped trusting them now. They are never right.

[@jeyandogann]

Hello, what do you think about the riding comfort of the motorcycle with a pillion?

[@GillyBikes]

I didn’t have one on the back of this but I can’t see it being an issue. It’s a big bike with plenty of power.

[@RonGray-w6i]

You asked so I totally understand the power I have a 2023 KTM 890 adventure s and love it

[@GillyBikes]

I’ve heard very good things about the 890. I have it on my list of bikes to try over the summer. 👍

[@GBirkol]

How tall are you? I am 168 cm tall (5'6), can I ride it with lowering kit easily?

[@GillyBikes]

I’m only 5’8 so you should be fine. You should definitely go and sit on one and see how it fits you. 👍

[@MERMBRAMA]

We have to wait for 6 months, until Kove 800x arrives. The concept of mid adventure class will change for sure.

[@grahamgillespie6923]

Great bike to ride but I really don’t know about the looks at the front. The light looks a bit weird. I don’t think it would put me off buying though

[@stephenmartin-rn4jf]

Great review seamed spot on , I’ve recently bought one, had 1090r and also have a moded 390 adventure (which is superb by the way) I also was surprised by the performance, I couldn’t really tell the difference between this and the 890 , in fact I found the non adjustable suspension equally as good for what I need it to do and unless you are really going to push off road it’s not an issue to worry about, I’ve covered just over 1k so far no problems and really don’t expect any just a solid well priced bike .

[@GillyBikes]

I really liked it. Would be a great bike for touring.

[@soistesundsobleibts5369]

💯%

[@mansursağır]

Is it better than HONDA transalp xl750?

[@GillyBikes]

That’s a tough one. They are both similar. Both good bikes. I suppose it comes down to personal preference.

[@mansursağır]

@@GillyBikes Thanks for the comment.

[@wombat1238marsupial]

Great bike, how did the tyres stand up to those wet slippery conditions?

[@GillyBikes]

Really good to be honest. Just stick to the floor. No complaints

[@nomading_in]

not good off-road wet, but that's fairly typical for 70/30's, the rubbers a little too hard.

[@stevenbatley8666]

Have they increased the reliability, it's always put me off!

[@GillyBikes]

I hope so, but I’ve never owned one so don’t quote me.

[@MERMBRAMA]

Of course they did. It has a new engine on. From CF moto

[@r-rtz]

@@MERMBRAMA 🤣

[@rorymiskimen5221]

Wish we could buy the KTM 790 in the U.S. !

[@GillyBikes]

You are missing out

[@CTR_Dan]

You can

[@rorymiskimen5221]

@@CTR_Dan took a look on Cycle Trader, and it looks like the 790 standard is coming back to the US market for 2024.

[@ogasi1798]

throwback to the 990 styling is welcome - absolutely beautiful bike, none adjustable suspension though WTAF #ktm? I know this is not the R but none adjustable? Come on.

[@toddbenfield6546]

Only $10,999🤔 what do you want for that price

[@ogasi1798]

@@toddbenfield6546 adjustable suspension of course 😱

[@r-rtz]

Yeah , I would be interested buying one if it wasn’t for that big monster hiding in the closet : the camshaft failure lurking around the corner

[@GillyBikes]

And the other issue of KTM going bust. I would worry about the Warranty now. 🤔

[@r-rtz]

@@GillyBikes really ? Going bust ???

[@GillyBikes]

@r-rtz in the uk they have gone into administration. They are in a serious amount of debt.

[@r-rtz]

@ 😳

[@taffy2wheels577]

You love a bit of Dirty stuff .. lad. .Ha ha .. 🤣. Its got plenty hurry up juice 😂

[@GillyBikes]

I do love a bit of dirty stuff 🤭 and hurry up juice it definitely has. 😛

[@timdeleij7105]

If I paid for a bike with options I'm not paying again. The options are on the bike. That's why I'm leaning towards the vstrom 800

[@andyc750]

by heck that is one ugly bike, not my sort of thing at all

[@GillyBikes]

😂😂 it’s that front end. It’s ok side on 🤣