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New KTM 390 Adventure
New KTM 390 Adventure spotted! No its not a rework of their current 390 Adv. The new one has a new engine (same as in the new Duke 390) of 399 cc in stead of 373 cc as of the existing 390.
The engine will be in a different tune, a tiny bit up in peak HP, more torque and peak power at lower rpm.
The frame will be totally different too and wheels will be 21/18 spoked. Rumors says it will be around 180 kilos wet weight - but specs not clear for the moment.
So what do you think guys and gals? The existing 373 cc engine is a peppy one but very revvy - and absolutely no power under 4000 rpm, so not very well suited for those really bad roads. The new engine seems a tad better - but still might be a bit revvy and high strung???
And around 180 kilos wet weight? Thats certainly a bit of weight, lighter than the new Himalayan but a lot heavier than for example the good old Dr650 and the Honda Crf250/300 Rally….
https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycl...ure-spy-shots/
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At first I thought it would blow the CRF300 out of the water, 'till I saw the expected weight. And having witnessed the advantage of the little Honda's smooth and low down power/torque delivery amongst some nasty bouldery river beds, I suspect the CRF will have the edge off road. Of course, the peak power figures and the orange zest will still sell well with those who wouldn't be seen dead on a Honda.
Nice to see some attention being paid to this sector though. Suzuki DRZ400 2.0 and Yamaha WR450R anyone...?
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I think it will come down to price tbh , the 300s are hardly rushing out of the dealership . U might as well buy the new cf moto 450 when it comes out . A few extra kilos ain't going to kill you......assuming u know how to pick the bike up properly in the first place . Given its low price and monthly payments the general view is they will sell like hotcakes . Hopefully get to blag one once the techs have built it . Let's b honest about this....in the UK at least the bikes are only going to go up gravel tracks / green lines in the majority of cases , not many of our customers are going to be doing a South American desert in the foreseeable future
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Originally Posted by chris gale
... A few extra kilos ain't going to kill you......
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Easy to say, if you're a) a reasonably strong man, 2: don't have to pick it up many times, or thirdly are completely able-bodied.
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you dont have to be strong to pick up a bike.....its down to technique . as for dropping it alot.......take a different route . cant help with the last bit , but as a disabled chap i tend to stop and consider where im about to ride before leaping in
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