2025 KTM 390 Adventure
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Having previously won one of Nathan’s bike raffles earlier this year , I wish you luck !
Interesting, I might get the DNA stage 1 but definately not the stage 2 as I generally hit puddles of varying size when on byways. He seems to have warmed to the bike.
"He seems to have warmed to the bike."
Funny that.
I'm not going to bother with a filter that 'allegedly' knocks off 0.2 seconds to 60 but also needs cleaning. You'll have to buy the cleaning solution and the oil and the faff of doing it. Used to do it on dirt bikes, but for the number of miles I'll end up doing I'd rather buy the paper ones.
Funny that.
I'm not going to bother with a filter that 'allegedly' knocks off 0.2 seconds to 60 but also needs cleaning. You'll have to buy the cleaning solution and the oil and the faff of doing it. Used to do it on dirt bikes, but for the number of miles I'll end up doing I'd rather buy the paper ones.
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a real world review of a KTM 390 X.
That's saved me some money, I had assumed an oiled filter would be an 'upgrade' but bow to your greater experience. I wasn't motivated by 0.2 seconds either
MaybeweeGS
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Sure the filters are great and had a few myself. I got one for the Honda 300, but then did 2000 odd miles and sold it for this. So the idea of saving money in the long run didn't workThat's saved me some money, I had assumed an oiled filter would be an 'upgrade' but bow to your greater experience. I wasn't motivated by 0.2 seconds either
MaybeweeGS
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KTM recalls five 390 models due to potential engine stalling https://share.google/mhskskDWa75ZHJlJH
no surprise there !
no surprise there !
My friend has just bought one.
He has just returned from it's first ride through some awful bogs; he likes getting dirty.
Didn't have a stalling problem.
It is very new though - only delivered last week.
He has just returned from it's first ride through some awful bogs; he likes getting dirty.
Didn't have a stalling problem.
It is very new though - only delivered last week.
It's likely if he has only received it in the last week or so it would already have had the update.
MaybeweeGS
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neither marc nor his "friend" in the 28days for India videos had any problem with the stalling that many others have had.
i did wonder if the Adventure X had a different map to the Adventure R -- but the recall suggests otherwise.
i did wonder if the Adventure X had a different map to the Adventure R -- but the recall suggests otherwise.
It looks like Barkbusters will be available shortly 
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To combat the lack of handguards, I purchased the KTM flip up levers a while ago, but was procrastinating putting them on as you have to punch out a bushing on the brake lever and re-use it (freezer for 20 mins then using a small socket to whack it out worked thanks to advice given).
Hopefully when I drop the bike they should help make an immobilisation less likely.
Also had my first rideout today with the bars moved in the headstock to 1 of 3 positions. There are 3 positions and its in the middle position by default, then you can additionally spin the raisers to change it a couple of MM either way, it's quite a smart design. The aim is to give a bit more room especially when standing. I may need to put it back to the middle position once barkbusters are obtained, but we will see.
.To combat the lack of handguards, I purchased the KTM flip up levers a while ago, but was procrastinating putting them on as you have to punch out a bushing on the brake lever and re-use it (freezer for 20 mins then using a small socket to whack it out worked thanks to advice given).
Hopefully when I drop the bike they should help make an immobilisation less likely.
Also had my first rideout today with the bars moved in the headstock to 1 of 3 positions. There are 3 positions and its in the middle position by default, then you can additionally spin the raisers to change it a couple of MM either way, it's quite a smart design. The aim is to give a bit more room especially when standing. I may need to put it back to the middle position once barkbusters are obtained, but we will see.
MaybeweeGS
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It looks like the tail plate is 30mm???? clear of the seat . Why would it be designed like that ?
Indian options better for similar prices ??
Indian options better for similar prices ??
That looks awful, the Rally Raid one is the most aesthetically pleasing that I've seen so far, and the Mosko Gnoblin mounts perfectly on it (once you chop the bolt down a bit). Also the Rally Raid one weighs 950 grams with fittings, although I havent checked that, suspect its more likely a bit heavier than that but its no where near the 9KG of this. Admittedly it doesnt have the side brackets but my experience with the terrible quality of the Auto Engina Indian made rack means I'm very happy with the Rally Raid option.
I agree with his point of keeping weight down, which is why I just want soft luggage without additional metalwork. As the Mosko 40 Reckless has its own support structure I dont think it needs anything more than the Rally raid rear rack. (accepting the Mosko luggage is relatively expensive).
I agree with his point of keeping weight down, which is why I just want soft luggage without additional metalwork. As the Mosko 40 Reckless has its own support structure I dont think it needs anything more than the Rally raid rear rack. (accepting the Mosko luggage is relatively expensive).
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i agree that the Rally Raid tail rack does look a really neat fit.
www.rallyraidproducts.co.uk
I can't figure out how the Mosko Gnoblin clamp thing works -- i get it that one piece bolts to the tail rack and i guess another piece fastensbto a cross strap somehowe --
but how do the two parts lock together ?
does the cross strap stay on the bike when the bags come off ??
KTM 390 ADV R / ENDURO R REAR RACK
Our KTM 390 rear rack was specifically designed to hug the rear fender and remain as compact and minimalist as possible, while still offering a wide range of mounting options for any number of soft luggage systems. When riding unladen, the narrow low-profile ensures it does not hinder you while...
www.rallyraidproducts.co.uk
I can't figure out how the Mosko Gnoblin clamp thing works -- i get it that one piece bolts to the tail rack and i guess another piece fastensbto a cross strap somehowe --
but how do the two parts lock together ?
does the cross strap stay on the bike when the bags come off ??
MaybeweeGS
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i think i figured out how the Knob system works -- but i got thrown out if Edit - just as I was about to save !
then i found
Gnoblin_Installation_Instructions_2023_Mosko_Moto.pdf https://share.google/XLL1CkMxbc9DyJj8M
then i found
Gnoblin_Installation_Instructions_2023_Mosko_Moto.pdf https://share.google/XLL1CkMxbc9DyJj8M
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