woodsguy
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The real Bert Reynolds
I thought it was you! My bad.You do know that's not me, just sharing their story? Showing how impressive the little bike is. Believe the other rider was Todd Tarver.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure Beefed Up and Ready to Roam
Setting the benchmark in the smaller cylinder segment for outstanding power-to-weight, technology, and riding agility, the KTM 390 ADVENTURE is getting a fadventuremotorcycle.com
2022 KTM 390 ADVENTURE – HIGHLIGHTS
- Enhanced electronics as standard & OFFROAD TC for added adventuring potential
- Stronger & more resistant wheels for tougher riding
- 43 hp & 37 Nm (27.29 ft lbs) of torque through the latest Euro5 crafted engine
- Segment-leading electronics incl. lean-angle sensitive ABS & TC
- Dakar Rally-proven chassis architecture & settings
- Removable steel trellis subframe fitted with just four screws
- WP APEX adjustable suspension for the best response whatever the terrain
- Dependable BYBRE brakes with 320 and 280 mm discs, two channel ABS
- 14.5 l (3.8 us gal) fuel tank for excellent range & possible 400 km (248.5 mi) with one fill
- Two-part seat & crafted bodywork as part of superlative ergonomics set-up
- Brand new graphics & fresh look for both 2022 color versions
I know you like electronic features. The '22 has offroad and street modes for TC. You better trade in that wore out 4.1K mile bike in pronto for a new '22 . You don't want technology leaving you behind.4,100 miles on mine now. Just a few days shy of a year of ownership. Still digging it.
Great little bike for the rides I do.
Was hoping spokes!Stronger & more resistant wheels for tougher riding
.Was hoping spokes!
Still not tubeless? Guess the cast wheels are?.
Jack the price up about $1200 and.....
KTM Now Offering Spoked Wheels Option on 390 Adventure - ADV Pulse
Since we received our KTM 390 Adventure long-term test bike, it has proven to perform better than expected off-road over a range of different terrain. With a nimble chassis, along with a fairly stiff suspension, it’s a confidence inspiring machine on the trail. Yet it is still a bit of a mystery...www.advpulse.com
I would agree if they were tubeless like the current trend.
I had a Wr250r at 12000 ft loaded with my fat *** on it and it made it, albeit in first gear at wot but if the little whizzes can make it, this ought to be good.Would love to see how they behave at elevation. FI is pure magic but when the air gets thin... it'll be interesting.
I'm really liking how manufacturers are now building smaller lighter ADV bikes without having to do the whole dual sport thing. I'm on a Royal Enfield Himalayan group and the amount of older riders who got tired of lugging around a big GS or GS alternative and swapped for the lighter more nibble bike amazes me.
No, I think you're right. I certainly think that about the RE Himalayan... at $6K if I break something on the dirt (or lord forbid the street), it's way cheaper to repair it.Well I think it could have much to do with the price tags also. $6k versus $26k is a huge gap. Especially for those that don't take long extended rides anyway.
Is there any other bike out there at this price point with a similar electronics package?Well I think it could have much to do with the price tags also. $6k versus $26k is a huge gap. Especially for those that don't take long extended rides anyway.