r/KTM390ADV

KTM 390 Adventure R and Honda CRF450RL make for some good exploring.

This isn't my bike but finally found a video who can replicate the exact sound issue I have been having for months now. The uuuu sound I get is 10 times multiple of what you hear in the video. The intensity slowly increases and above 90 it's almost unbearable to an extent that it's been 2 months I have stopped touring completely. I have had the bike inspected completely, taken out top rack, chain sprocket is good, wheel bearing is good. No cracks anywhere even in the chasis. I need your hel guys, no one is able to figure it out and I am struggling. In the end, all the mechanics say "This is typical adventure bike noise". Which is bogus, trust me when I say - I am literally scared to go over 90, the shrill and intensity of the noise in the helmet is so high.

Hi everyone,
I recently saw the new KTM Adventure 390 350cc in white/orange and absolutely loved it. I’m planning to book this color.
I’m considering ordering through Amazon because of the ongoing offer, but I’m unsure about the payment process due to my credit card limit.
Has anyone here purchased a KTM through Amazon? I’d love to hear about your experience with the ordering process and payment.
Thanks in advance!

Got my KTM Adv 390 2026 1 week back… have rode almost 600kms till today. Ive been riding Splendor and activa all these years and finally got this bike.
Im not that big expert about bikes but i do know some basics and need to know stuff.
Suggest me some good practices to maintain this bike and especially about how to get pretty good mileage on this.

Let's start from the beginning - I owned a Triumph Speed T4. A while ago, the engine developed an irregular metallic clicking/ticking noise that became more noticeable once the engine warmed up and increased with RPM. The service center inspected the bike and initially suspected an internal engine issue, mentioning that the engine might need to be opened and parts such as the connecting rod assembly could be involved. Because of this, I became quite concerned about the engine's long-term reliability and lost confidence in the bike and eventually decided to purchase a new KTM Adventure 390 (350cc variant) as a replacement.

Now I have a question regarding the engine sound of my new KTM Adventure 390. Compared to the Triumph, the KTM engine sounds quite different and has its own ticking/clicking mechanical noises, especially when idling and after the engine warms up. As someone who recently went through a suspected engine issue on another motorcycle, I'm probably being extra cautious and paying attention to every sound. I've attached a video/audio clip of the KTM. Does this sound normal for the latest Adventure 390 engine, or do you hear anything unusual? I'd appreciate feedback from owners who are familiar with the bike's normal engine characteristics.

Thank you.

After selling my GT with your price suggestions , I have taken Adventure 390 , tough choice between the Aerox !

I just bought a used 2020 390 adventure. It’s got 7300 miles on odo. I reset the suspension back to factory settings on the front forks (15 clicks on both from right) and the rear shock preload is at the stock 3rd setting. I don’t have any luggage or weight on the back of the bike. I weight 175lbs.

I also checked the steering head bearing and it seems to be fine and tight. But at high speeds the bike feels too unstable I’m scared to go any faster as I want to do some highway trips. The tires are the stock ones and have a lot of life left and it doesn’t seem to be unbalanced. I just tightened my chain and did the alignment too as I thought that could be the issue but it didn’t make much of a difference. (Also I took the windscreen off in the photo to clean it, has been installed again)

Any ideas? I’ve read other people have these issues and then others don’t and the bike is super stable.

Blr to Goa
Blr - Tumakur - Davangere - Yellapur - Karwar - Goa

Goa to Blr
Goa - karwar - honnavar - Shivamogga - Chitradurga - Blr

The costal road was stunning!

Just asking this looks better than the stock look of the adv 390 or i should keep the stock look

Purchased this beauty in March 2026

Done with first service

People on this sub or for that matter any other sub would be like -

This bike has vibrations, feels good only at its top end.....Struggles in lower gears....Is buzzy....Not so great mileage

To all those people - I will only say one thing -

Just hop on to the bike once and do a long tour and try to stand on the bike while riding.....Do an off road trail on this bike once and see for yourself.......

And its not like I am a pro driver - I am a noob

But this bike gives you that confidence, tech tools and speed to do that

The vibrations and mileage cries have faded for me in the background.

If you still have doubts about this beast, more than happy to clear them.

Side note - How does this video look? I don't post on Instagram....Hence here it is.......

Do let me know.

Cheers!

With my buddy and his 690 enduro