Things to know about the KTM 390 Adventure

[@SuperFrodo95]

Turns out I got something wrong. The manual says to turn the fork adjustments all the way CLOCKWISE to zero them out, then turn them ANTI-CLOCKWISE by the specified number of clicks to get each suspension setting. Shock adjustment is as I said in the video. Turn clockwise to the last perceptible click, then anti-clockwise by the amount of clicks specified.

[@ConstantThrottle1]

The little screw on the rear shock im guessing is for damping? Is the preload also adjustable?

[@SuperFrodo95]

@@ConstantThrottle1 Yes. Though I found I wasn't able to turn the preload further than a couple clicks up, as the tool just wasn't gripping the teeth on the adjustment collar and I couldn't get the tool to a different position. The collar and tool are both cheap, stamped metal.

[@payalmore465]

I have seen many motorcycle videos, but the most wholesome thing I've heard is to not scare the animals with a loud exhaust. Very nice video and technical know-how shared..

[@kalnwi2023]

I slow down and try not to make noise for the many Dogs being walked when I can and occasional horse.

[@mikem9953]

I've been looking at a lot of videos on this bike because obviously I'm looking at purchasing one. If I would've watched your video first, my mind would've already been made up, and it may be in my garage already. What a fantastic video! Seriously, well done sir! Kudos to keeping things quiet and not disturbing the wildlife in 'their land', because we are just enjoying it, as they live there, and were there first! Very informative and your explanation was clean and simple. I can't say enough good about this video. Thank you. Mike.

[@davidireland6952]

Hi from the UK, Brill informative vid! 👍 I gave up on owning 1000cc+ bikes two years ago (after 32years) due to getting bored with them, sold my 2018 R1200GS and bought a new 2021 RE Himalayan, never looked back, i have commuted to work through two UK winters now, loaded it up with camping gear for week long trips, done motorway/freeway miles at 60/65mph and just love it so much that at now being 56yrs old it will be my lifelong keeper 🥰 BUT! and there is always a but, due to really loving the rider to bike engagement that smaller cc bikes give you, i am going to order/buy a new 390 adv this week, which will be my 'lil bad boy' days off work ,fun bike in the garage and will also be my full time touring bike, leaving the trusty Himmy as my all weather commuter bike 😁 loved the vid mate, you have another sub! cant wait to see your adventures on the 390 💪

[@SkuStyle]

As others have stated, extremely informative video for anyone looking at purchasing the 390 ADV, very much appreciated good Sir!

[@marksvideochannel3592]

Excellent video, thank you for the breakdown. Im 4 days in to my 2023 and really loving it. I appreciate the breakdown and description of these things.

[@leeinwis]

It's too much power for you !

[@markchurchward482]

Great video mate. I love my 390, so light so much fun I feel like I’m cheating 😂. Jumped off a 150 bhp onto 390 still smiling

[@SuperFrodo95]

Can't say I've experienced much else offroad other than a WR250R I rented for an Adventure riding course. But so far it's done what I've asked of it and I haven't dropped it during the few cheeky times I've taken it offroad, so I'd say I'm pretty happy. It's a fantastic road bike too, really easy to ride slow or fast. I've felt much safer on it than my CBR250RR. You definitely have more fun on a motorcycle when it's easy to ride. I took it through some twisty mountain roads in the Grampians with the suspension dialed to "Sport" and it was great.

[@markchurchward482]

Dude where did you buy the screen angle block ? I am based in the UK. Really interested in that bad boy 😉

[@SuperFrodo95]

@@markchurchward482 I 3D printed it: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5209957

[@misterchuck6866]

Mark have you compared this to the 890 adventure? What were your thoughts?

[@markchurchward482]

Thanks for your reply mate. I don’t have a 3d printer being an old fart 😂😂😂

[@RYwoodview]

Just got the 2023. But I really appreciate learning about these things--they apply to most models.

[@virajvrooms]

The head lamp adjustment is a real hidden feature. Just came to know about it while installing the electronic cruise control switch. Australians are lucky to have McCruise. Getting the unit shipped to India Costs an arm and a leg.

[@SuperFrodo95]

Say what now? There's an electronic cruise control mod?

[@virajvrooms]

@@SuperFrodo95 Oh yes. McCruise (Australia) if you are fine having a seperate switch and a more polished system. I am working with Veridian cruise (Canada) to get their module run on the Indian version of the bike. Good thing is you can use the KTM 790 combination switch so it looks and feels like an OEM fit. Not so good, it is still in its initial days.

[@SuperFrodo95]

@@virajvrooms I had a look at MCCruise and it's pretty cool. The engine in the 390 uses a fly by wire throttle, so in theory all you need for cruise control is a wire going to the ABS/Speedo and a wire going to the throttle servo with a controller in the middle. Obviously KTM won't do it on anything smaller than the 790 etc. because then no one would buy them :P

[@virajvrooms]

@@SuperFrodo95 🤣

[@walternaught]

Great video. Like you I've been watching many videos about the KTM 390 Adventure. I agree that most of them seem to repeat the same information. Yours was very helpful and different. I'm looking at 2024 390s and I'm curious if you'd be willing to do a long term review now that it looks like it has been a year since this was posted.

[@darrylsloan]

Great video. I've just bought one of these - a 2021 model. Thankfully it has the LED indicators and the same spoked wheels as yours. Not sure if all 2021s will have that, as mine was first sold in December of that year in the UK.

[@benf4226]

Hey Dude, only just got on to this vid 8 months late, looks like you haven’t uploaded since after going to you channel however thought I’d say anyways, I loved your vid, you were right, many videos out there on the 390A still and they don’t cover some of the topics you did here, well done and thanks for the effort you went to. Hope your 390 adventure is still going strong!

[@SuperFrodo95]

I use KZbin everyday and I actually have read every single comment on this video. Everyone has been incredibly kind and I was kind of shocked how well-liked this video is that it's unfortunate KZbin content creation isn't anything I'm interested in. I just felt like making a resource that I thought would help someone make a more informed decision on a motorcycle I had been researching for weeks before buying one for myself. I've not been able to do much adventuring, but a friend of mine who actually helped me check out the 390 I bought has got one of his mates into adventure riding as well, so we're hoping to do more riding including moto camping sometime. Doing it solo is a bit risky. Even the relatively small 390 feels big when you're exhausted and sweaty and the track is rutted out. Having a couple friends with me made me realise just how important it can be to do harder off-road riding as a group. So I haven't had many opportunities to do much adventuring. We are planning to do more sometime. And perhaps then I will have some more things to share. But it won't ever be anything motovloggy. I prefer to just enjoy riding rather than juggling recording equipment. That said my channel isn't focused on any one thing in particular. If I upload something it might not even be motorcycle-related.

[@GestattenDonK]

Hi, I think the ride modes are like my 790 ADV. The ride mode adjusts the sensitivity of the throttle grip. In street is 50% throttle grip equals 100% throttle position and in offroad 50% equals 50%. For better control in dirt and more agility on the street. Greetings from Germany.

[@SuperFrodo95]

I'm not sure if it does affect throttle mapping. If it does it's very minor because I haven't noticed a difference in power. With such a small capacity engine, they might not have bothered with it. Whatever it is, KTM doesn't seem to really tell us what it does...

[@davidturton2830]

Great video. Low key, real (nice on the cellpohone) and well researched on the additions and upgrades. Top job.

[@mattimpey9175]

Hi mate, awesome vid and cheers for the observations, definitely some stuff in there that other reviewers haven't spoken about. Especially thanks for the heads up on the turn-by-turn app and motourenn! A couple of comments to help clarify/correct things: - According to the dealer here in NZ, we get the European model for these bikes, so I would assume Oz is the same? - I've got the KTM engine bars on mine and they do a surprisingly good job, to be honest. I dropped the bike from stationary once on each side (one gravel and one asphalt), and got away mostly unscathed other than some scratches on the factory hand guards. I did have a big roll bag on the pillion seat that probably helped with these drops though... - The 'zero' point for the fork adjustment is all the way clockwise (not anti-clockwise as you stated), with the indicated clicks for various setups being anti-clockwise turns (pg 59 of the manual) - DCBA already mentioned the wheels but I'll also do so to for completeness - the 2022 onwards model get the 5 'spoke' (or 10, in 5 pairs) cast wheels which are claimed by KTM to be stronger vs. the older 6 (or 12 in 6 pairs) wheels. The properly spoked wheel version is a chunk more expensive, so I opted for the new cast wheels, on the basis that I've got no intention to jump it/take any properly hard hits. Thanks again, great stuff!

[@SuperFrodo95]

Wow. You're right about the fork adjustments. I've had it wrong the whole time. No wonder the + and - seemed like they meant the opposite things. I'll see if I can change it in the video so that it's correct. Oddly enough when I've had the bike on the stiffer sport setting it's felt fine, but on comfort it felt too bouncy. Maybe it will be better with the correct adjustment.

[@maxflight777]

mattimpey… good post ! Thanks

[@1GiPhoner]

Appreciate that Turn by Turn nav tip!

[@misscelliott6LAD]

Great video!! Just got my 2022 390 ADV in the last week, my first bike and I LOVE IT!

[@martinmackye9865]

I've learned a lot about my own bike...I have the exact same model. Thank you!

[@SmallLoanSoftwareTraining]

had my 390 like 6 weeks now and didnt know there is a ride mode offroad??? I turn my abs to offroad and wow its crazy awesome but i will have to try the ride offroad now. my gosh! Thanks!!!

[@rodneystewart5481]

On my KTM 390 I had them hook it up to the computer and there's different modes you can ride in for example Highway sport Etc and I believe under the front seat by the gas tank it will give you dampening instructions

[@kalnwi2023]

beep, beep...lets roll !

[@magnusb6311]

Like #400. Does it have hte cat right in front of the rear spring like the 890 which causes premature failure?

[@gregbenage5864]

I'm in the U.S. and have dropped the bike hard on both sides in gravel. The stock bars have some battle scars, but they haven't bent and I have no damage to plastics. Something to consider if you want to save some money and weight.

[@prodigyshadow]

Dude that suspension setting sticker is so convenient!!! Thank you sir for this informative video

[@xy404]

Bro link the stuff in the description

[@calligraphy_by_jude]

I'm looking at a used 2022. Thanks for all the info!

[@ericjohnson1472]

What is the app that lets you use other direction maps on your ktm screen ?

[@soulis1000]

Kind of hard to hear what you say somtimes due to the wind.

[@ericjohnson1472]

Do anyone have any information on what size rim-locks to use on the spoked wheel version ?

[@centruminzynieriidrogowej3275]

Do you have any special grip on the windshield? Looks good. Like it was more vertical. I like it 👍. Do you know where to buy it?

[@SuperFrodo95]

Yeah. it's a bit hard to see in the video, but it's a 3D-printed part that I downloaded from: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5209957 Unfortunately you can't buy it that easily, as you're meant to 3D print it yourself on your own machine. But there are companies on the internet that can print files for you and sent you the part. If you do that and they give you a choice of materials, I'd recommend something like PETG (what I used), or Nylon.

[@stephanematis]

Thanks for sharing everything you learned. FYI, it does look like the older models can update their software, both ECU and display. I am debating an older model or its Huskie cousin that pretends to be a scrambler.

[@SuperFrodo95]

That ADV Japan guy had his KTM dealership update the software on his early model (white and orange scheme) and it works just like mine now. It's easily doable by the service guys but I don't think they do it often so they might be confused or outright say they don't do it, but they definitely can. My friend has the 401 Svartpilen and it's very different but also the same. The 390 ADV is more upright and comfortable, and with the footpegs and bar riser I put on it's very comfortable to stand on. The Svartpilen is more like a dirt bike but it has pegs that are thin and far back, so it's very hard to stand on stock.

[@andrewtreloar7389]

Great job champ, really. I like how you do a deep dive into the small things, which could end up becoming big things! Don't stop, love the 390 Adventure!

[@SuperFrodo95]

I've been thinking of doing another video later on down the line focusing more on the changes I've made to my bike, and the things I've learned. Maybe something going over other aspects of riding like the specifics of getting licensed where I live, things to think about when choosing a motorcycle, stuff like that. My idea is to try to dispel some of the fog surrounding less discussed specifics of motorcycling rather than repeat what all the big names say. I'm not very wealthy, I have to make each dollar count. So when doing a hobby like this if I have a problem I can't solve it just by throwing money at it. E.g. just one pannier bag costs more than all my camping gear. But a 20L dry bag from the camping store is $30... But I likely won't do motovlog-style videos. I don't think talking points while riding is even that safe, and it's a whole set of rather expensive gear that I'd have to buy.

[@N1lav]

Thank you for the video. I am about to bok mine. Just looking at reviews of the showrooms and the service experience.

[@TonySteve-w6j]

Thank you for the attention to detail

[@Funky420Infotainment]

cool bike, could you list the link of the updates you got please?

[@ashwinninawe2485]

Hi, have you done something to the windshield? It seems to be little bit forward than usual, if possible can youplease tell me what is being done there?

[@SuperFrodo95]

I did point to it in the video. It's a 3D printed part I found on Thingiverse.

[@maxflight777]

well done for keeping a quiet exhaust 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Galvoflysoz]

Hey mate I'm pretty sure the 23 AW model are tubed spoked wheels not tubeless. Great video

[@SuperFrodo95]

Looks like you're probably right. Website says "Tube type". It's not something that I'm too bothered about though. I like the wheels that came on my bike.

[@Galvoflysoz]

@SuperFrodo95 yeah I'm looking at buying one myself as my first motor bike. (I'm 57 hahaha) just got my learners I over research stuff always 😅 I'm torn between the ease of tubless repairs over having tubes, but I got a great deal on a New 23 SW. So I'll probably go the SW. Just because I can get it at same price.

[@steveharris5159]

Good video, thanks I have the same model and learned some new things about my bike

[@maxflight777]

Hi Mark, Best wishes from Portugal ! (I like to think some of the weather and the trails here are similar to Aus and NZ !!) PS if you are saving up for camping gear , do consider secondhand !! Many people give up .. Oh and my tent tip (I bloody love it for motorcycle camping because it has two vestibules… NatureHike Mongar2 (roughly $130 USD new)

[@SuperFrodo95]

Haha. Not sure where you got it, but my name isn't Mark. I actually found my mother had at some point bought a 2-person tent from Aldi some time ago and had left it in a box unopened, so I was able to use that. I did use it to go overnight to the Grampians and it worked out pretty well. I even made a custom ground sheet with a sewing machine at work and some scrap tarp we had at home.

[@joctancarmona2963]

how do you have the mirro straight like tht

[@Yeeeeeeeeee92]

Great video, super informative!

[@Finnv893]

Love the non-conformist angle. Super clean perspective from someone who's not waist deep into the motorcycling culture, despite the somewhat clickbaity thumbnail😂

[@tuboleo]

Great video. Do you have a link for the handguards and the side pannier mounts?

[@SuperFrodo95]

They came from the previous owner when I bought the bike. But if you look them up, the pannier rack is from Zana and the handguards are Barkbusters.

[@DutchCountryBoy]

Speaking about external differences... You didn't mention the new cast wheels for the '22 model? They are redesigned and much stiffer in comparison to the older models. The anxiety for broken wheels in hard off-road conditions should be much less (claimed by KTM). Now they offer spoked (tubed!) wheels in the '23 model as an alternative, although you can still get the model with these newer cast wheels.

[@SuperFrodo95]

I didn't even know there was a difference, but I guess it's reassuring that they're a bit stronger.

[@slakk5093]

Still reports of people denting the new redesigned rims easily. If your doing any actual off-roading the spoked are the way to go.

[@florme6494]

Do you know if the many bugs are fixed from the 2021 model. Engine stalling especially. You seem to be well researched.

[@SuperFrodo95]

I've not experienced any stalling.

[@fives2418]

for minute 11.30. The Indian Bike as no Adjustable forks because it has the forks from the KTM 390 DUKe wich make the bike lower

[@SuperFrodo95]

You're somewhat correct. The 390 Duke doesn't have compression adjustment on the suspension, but the caps on the forks are different compared to the Indian 390 Adventure, so I don't think it's the same part. Maybe the Indian 390 Duke also has different suspension to the ones here. I'd be more inclined to believe that KTM is just trying to make the 390 Adventure a little cheaper in India. I imagine it's main competitor is the Royal Enfield Himalayan, which doesn't get adjustable suspension anywhere in the world. Personally I'd think it would be better to stand out with adjustable suspension, even if that comes with a higher price, but I'm not KTM India.

[@rodneystewart5481]

And on my 390 when I put knobbies on it I didn't need the traction control on the dirt and less I got stuck in the sand when I don't have Nobbies on I leave traction control on all the time even on the street but with Nobbies no only if you get stuck turn on traction control

[@poster5887]

Awesome video. Penis Enlargement surgery went well, not painful at all. Can’t wait to see more from you mate!

[@kennyg42]

Great job. Do you have the windshield 3D printer design by chance?

[@SuperFrodo95]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:5209957

[@rkiranmaheswar]

Great video. Can you please put link fr the crash guards.

[@SuperFrodo95]

srcadventuremoto.com.au/products/ktm390-adventure-crash-bars-stainless-steel

[@tristanjacobs4023]

I have a 2022 model but dont have the "ride" option. No idea why...

[@SuperFrodo95]

There are the "2022" models that were actually '21 models that were produced early in the year, and then after that are the actual '22 models. Mine is from June or July. I don't remember the specifics, but I do remember checking if mine was the later 2022 model and finding out that it was. They do vary a little between regions too, but I don't know if the software is different.

[@sichenglai]

i have one question is the ride mode is 2022 or 2023 only have？ if i want 2021 have this mode how can i do？ thanks

[@SuperFrodo95]

A KTM dealer might be able to flash new firmware onto an older bike to give it the new ride modes, but I don't know.

[@auping2565]

I want to buy the SW version at the moment. But i think the spoke wheels arent tubeless but tubed? Gr Eric from Holland

[@SuperFrodo95]

Website says they are tubed.

[@LavaMcClain]

I bought a 2023 SW model 3 weeks ago. The tires on the spoked wheels are tubeless.

[@SuperFrodo95]

@@LavaMcClain Maybe it's regional difference? I've found the literature from KTM on the 390 Adv to be very confusing and incomplete. I wouldn't really know how to check for tubes from the outside, so I hope you are right and don't go adventuring with the wrong tire repair kit.

[@ericjohnson1472]

@@LavaMcClainI’ve just purchased the sp 2024 model and it’s got tubed wheels in the UK I’m wanting some rim-locks for these wheels if anyone can help ?

[@LavaMcClain]

@@ericjohnson1472 Sorry I'm no help. I put on some AX41 tires and run them at 24 psi so I haven't investigated rim locks.

[@creamcookies8022]

Lovely video mate🌸

[@reee_4067]

I did not know asian 390 adv had different equipment than western 390s

[@mikem9953]

Anyone have heated handlebars on theirs? What do you recommend? As I'm sure KTMs are very expensive, if they even offer them? But then again, if they work very good, then I guess it's worth the cash. Like I say, 'I can't afford to buy cheap'.

[@SuperFrodo95]

Good handguards will protect your hands somewhat from windchill. But I have not experience with heated grips. I do often see Oxford heated grips around, but they aren't that cheap and the controller that mounts to your handlebars looks pretty ugly in my opinion.

[@perfectlynormal5729]

Great video. For where I live, the LAST thing you want to do is come around a corner and come upon a black bear or mountain lion that didn't hear you coming. So, yes, I do want to scare the animals. They'll get over it.

[@SuperFrodo95]

I've seen mountain bikers riding through bear country having to occasionally yell as they ride. We don't have any large predators. A kangaroo or wombat that panics could cause a collision.

[@srkiran4050]

Fun bike to ride but why you dint get bike engine gaurds..

[@SuperFrodo95]

No idea. KTM just decided not to supply them standard.

[@bard8642]

Very good information 👍👍👍

[@bultacowally]

was looking to buy one of these but after researching and watching reviews I think not...doesn't sound like the 390 ADV is too good at anything and I hear thr rider position is really bad.

[@SuperFrodo95]

Risers and footpegs. I got both which costed me around ~$145 AUD to install, the riding position feels really good now. I have the same ones as ADVInJapan, so check his channel.

[@thanosa2206]

Well it is more comfortable than cb500x Better riding position and suspension Its not that comfortable as a big adv touring bike obviously as no bike in this category is Try it yourself don't believe anyone

[@chucklesthefireguy5356]

thanks for motourenn tip!

[@daniviterbo5952]

Headlight does not goes with the direction of the wheel. Negative.

[@SuperFrodo95]

Yeah. The tower is mounted to the frame of the bike like just about every other adventure bike. If you want a headlight that moves with the wheel, a dual-Sport is what you're after.

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

You can also get a light bar on forks

[@ericdawson3425]

They don’t tell you about the fuel tank cracking under fuel cap cover and under tank front mount leaking fuel on to spark plug starts of as a small weep keep tank full over I have two under front lower bracket one big one under fuel tank filler cover the bike will catch on fire soon or later

[@SuperFrodo95]

I will keep an eye out. Was yours dripping onto the ground? How did you first notice it?

[@longhairwhocares]

Dude what? Can you be a little more clear, like use a period or a comma here and there? Hard to tell what you meant.

[@windridermaui]

Interesting! you would think they are all made with the same features. An adventure bike should come standard with crash bars. Changing out the exhaust improves performance and less weight. About 15lbs lighter with the Akrapovic slip on...I put one on my Duke as well as beefy crash bars! It's more or less a street bike made adventure. Thanks for your input, it is very helpful. Aloha from Maui🤙 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4C3qZ2Egtqbq9U

[@SuperFrodo95]

The Akrapovic slip on is about $1100... Way too much when my priority is currently improving protection and getting what I need for moto-camping. If I really wanted an exhaust I would probably lean more towards the Dominator. It's a full exhaust with a cat delete, and I believe that system with a FuelX is probably going to come out cheaper than just the Akrapovic.

[@renatolourinho2636]

@@SuperFrodo95 Yeah, the Akra is way too expensive. Also it's just a slip-on, you save 1-2 Kg, whereas with a full pipe like the Dominator you save ~10 Kg. Hopefully I'm getting my 2023 this month, already have ordered the Dominator GP1 (200€ with dB killer) + FuelX Lite (160€). Way less than an Akrapovic and functionally much better improvements

[@unknownps]

Well done

[@tomg6284]

No, get pivot pegs.

[@SuperFrodo95]

More than twice as expensive, no rubber insert, and some people don't like them. I'd rather not take the risk when I have other accessories I want to get.

[@ericjohnson1472]

Can you please give me the exact order number for Pivotpegz, I m in the UK now but had Pivotpegz on my Kawasaki sharpa and loved them, I can’t locate any for my model ( 2024 ktm 390 Adventure) here ?

[@Cassius2759]

thanks🙂

[@Rookie7219]

Aliexpress for you handlebar risers......brave man..... ;)

[@SuperFrodo95]

They're just machined aluminium. Nothing can really go wrong with them.

[@MonoManokit]

Nice thumbnail ya damn bogan.

[@motorista632]

T rex racing crash guard is what I bought

[@SuperFrodo95]

Ah. I've looked at their centre-stand before. But I'm hesitant to get really large expensive stuff from overseas. I'm more inclined to go with Australian-made products so I have some semblance of support and warranty.

[@motorista632]

@SuperFrodo95 yeah their center stand is too pricey

[@SuperFrodo95]

​@@motorista632 I had a quick Google, and I found another centre-stand from an Indian website called bikesterglobal.com for $64.74AUD or $43.33USD before shipping. No idea how sturdy it is, but it will probably do the job on a budget. I don't know if it's something I really want though. I kind of imagine it would bounce up and down since it weighs a fair bit more than a side-stand.

[@motorista632]

@@SuperFrodo95 I'll check that

[@motorista632]

@SuperFrodo95 I also looking for footpeg from India that can be zone degree

[@stephc4427]

poor sound too much wind

[@SuperFrodo95]

Unfortunately I'm no motovlogger. So the best I could do was use a limiter.

[@themichaelmartinify]

Wind

[@SuperFrodo95]

That air really do be moving.

[@andycollins9463]

This was the most helpful comment that I have read in some time. Thank you for your contribution

[@kingcrust]

great video, reminds me on what youtube was one upon a time :)

[@mattc5546]

Great video thanks for the info.