And that was the good things about the 390 ADV.
Now the negative stuff:
- no power under 4000 rpm, absolutely no power under 4000 rpm. Which mean it needs to be raced. Like KTMs slogan «Ready to race» that is. Lug along on a bad gravel road in second or third gear just above idle and the road turns much better for a while and you want fast accelration.....  nah, it aint gonna happen.
- dry weight 158 kilos. That means probably around 175 kilos wet, at least. Its actually many kilos heavier than the 690 Enduro.
- Cast wheels and moderate suspension travel....
- seating position was awkward forward leaning. Imo that is. Could possibly be solved by twist the handlebar a bit backwards...?
If you want a bike to race around backroads and some firm gravel roads its probably a good bike. For a serious travel and overland bike? It wouldnt be my first choice. But its good that there are many models to choose from...
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