A KTM 390 Adventure - My offroad tire choice.
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- In this video I discuss how I choose the next tire I mounted on my KTM 390 Adventure with the plan to hit several sections of the California Backcountry Discovery Route (CABDR). I looked at Bridgestone, Dunlop, Continental, Motoz, Mitas, Metzler and others before making a final decision that was both based on price, experience and performance. I also go through the installation of the tires for anyone interested in doing it themselves showing if I can do it, anyone can.
I love the new tire smell. reminds me of being a young boy and going to the local bike shop and drooling over the bmx bikes I wanted.
NOTHING smells like a new set of tires!
Good to see an “every-day dude” change tires on these nice, black rims and not mess them up. God job! Encourages me to do the same. I’ve changed plenty of tires on spoked dirt bikes but alloy rims intimidate me.
Anxious to hear how many miles you get out of these on your 390.
If you are used to changing tires on spoked wheels the cast wheels wont be any different. Use plenty of lube and it will be fine.
@@advmatt BTW, thanks for the tip on the pricing at RM ATV and the rebate. My 390 isn’t expected at my dealer for another month but I bought a set of these tires anyway. Thanks again!
Great Video! Appreciate. My & 2 buddies bought 390 Adventures last fall & love them. We're doint part of the Colorado, UTAH part of the TAT in a few weeks. Rumor has it we'll need more knobby aggressive tires than the current stock one. (which I've been impressed with so far)
I really like the TKC70s, but will want full knobbies where you are riding. Make sure the Colorado passes on the route are open. Some of those dont open until July. Enjoy the ride, it is amazing in both states.
Yet another great video. I've heard great things about that tire. Having said that, I plan on replacing my factory tires with a set of Motoz. I haven't decided which model. They have a reputation for longevity and great off road performance.
I almost bought a set of Motoz Adventure but the price for the AX41 was too good. Thanks for watching.
@@advmatt Pretty sure that’s the one I’ll go with. I also have. 690 and have the Rallz on that one.
Great stuff! Nice that you are also using the foam pad on the floor to protect the disc, I've seen a few that don't and it always makes me cringe! I use an old tire for the same purpose. I've just put on some Motoz Tractionator Rallz on my DR650, very chunky tires and a little wandery until they wear in a bit, but fantastic traction offroad and pretty good onroad. They are supposed to last well too. Tires are always a gamble and it's hard to find tires that do everything well, you just need to keep their limitations in mind when you ride and pick the ones that suit where you ride the most. Enjoying your videos, very interesting and informative, thanks for putting in the effort and sharing them with us!
I just put the Rallz on my 690 Enduro R and really like them. I will be putting a set of Motoz on my 390 also but still not sure which model. Leaning toward the Adventure tire.
Thanks for letting me know you enjoy my videos. I find them fun to make and I wanted to share what I have learned. I agree with you, every tire is a compromise. There is no perfect tire that I have found. The Motoz are my next tire.
Very good Matt!! BTW the smell you love is the mold release. Take a sniff after a few miles on the CABDR and you will be blowing brown boogers!! LOL!! My tire of choice for off highway is the Michelin Anakee Wild. But at half the cost those look to be an awesome choice. Looking forward to seeing you use them out in the desert.
I'll make sure to give them a sniff.
The red dot indicates the tire's high point, should be corresponding dot on rim where low point is so you line them up and minimize vibrations.
I have on my 390 Motoz Adventure and have got 10000kms so far about 1000-1500 left. Very happy with them although a very noisy tire on road. Looking at a 50/50 set next time see how that goes although love the off road grip you get from nobbys!
It's hard to give up the offroad grip. You were able to get a lot KMs out those tires. They will be my next choice.
Hey Matt! Me and my wife are riding death valley this weekend. What PSI do you recommend for the tkc70 on this bike offroad? On my 1190 usually run them at near street pressure. Just a little concerned with the cast wheel on the 390. Appreciate the help!
Cool, love Death Valley, I will be running around there too this weekend. Tire pressure question is hard to answer. It depends so much on how hard the tires are pushed and if the bike is loaded with gear. With no camping gear, maybe run the front around 26 to 28 psi and the rear around 32 to 34. It's a compromise between traction and wheel preservation. With camping gear keep then run them at full street pressure and ride at conservative speeds. Not sure how much this helps. I think you have a good handle on it. I will look for you guys. I am not sure where I will be right now.
I'm thinking about getting a TKC 70 Rock rear to go with the TKC 70 front. Do you wish you had skipped the Rocks and gone with something more aggressive from the start? What would you recommend now?
It really depends on the type of riding you are planning. If you are planning to ride offroad that is more than just hard packed forest roads then I recommend a knobbier tire. If you are doing a lot of road riding with occasional offroad riding then these tires are fine.
Have you found any issues with mud getting clogged under the front mudguard with those tyres?
I'm toying with the idea of getting rid of my G310GS and getting the 390 Adventure CW. I had a go on a bike like yours and it felt more spritely and manoeuvrable than my bike. However, also thinking of something like a v-Strom 650 XT for the power and reliability. Do you have any advice or thoughts for me?
I haven't had issues with mud, but I installed the high fender kit last year. As for bike choices that is a tough one. I really like how light the 390 is over other bikes, I have rarely wanted more horsepower and I am biased toward the 390. It also depends on what type of riding you plan to do. More offroad and the 390 is better, more road and Vstrom might better.
Great video Matt
Just got my 390 3 wks ago just did 1st service my oil screens not quite as bad as yours were but still some debris (yikes)
Have you seen the exhaust end cap from bestdualsportbikes I'm considering it
Thanks for all the vids on the 390 it's helped me alot
I haven't seen the product you referred to. I will take a look at it.
I love the smell of fresh rubber in the morning, it smells like...adventure!
What size of front and rear tires did you install on the ktm 390 adventure?
greetings from Chile
I installed the standard sizes, 100/90R19 up front and 130/80R17 in the rear.
Have you tried Dunlop TrailMax Mission tires, got them on my KTM 390 Adventure and they are lasting great so far have 5000 Km on them and they still look like new they handle the paved, dirt, and gravel roads great and all so very good on wet grass, still waiting for my up graded KTM bash plat before trying any off road, Would like to see how the handle with some one more aggressive than I am.
Yep, I have almost 15k miles on those tires on my R1200GS. I did a review of them. I dont like the front tire in gravel. They last forever but on the big heavy bike the rear tire gets sketchy in the last few 1000 miles.
Nice video as always ,I own a 390 duke been thinking on trading it in for the 390 adventure,any advice?
Sorry for the delayed response. I didn't see your comment. I don't know if I have a good answer for you. If you want to do any camping and travel I definitely recommend the change. The riding position of the 390 ADV is very upright which will feel different for you. I have been very happy with my 390 ADV. I have almost 5000 miles on it in the seven months I have owned with lots more planned.
@@advmatt I definitely will look into that and thank you for your reply, keep up posting good content really like your channel
Hey. Just found your channel. I’ve been thinking about a 390 for my first bike. Looks like it works pretty good. How big are you ? I’m 6’2” 265lbs. You think it will haul me around ok ? Thanks
Im 6ft 300lbs. It pulls my big ass around. Should be ok. Definitely get the handlebar risers
Thanks.
@@wesmulder9238 I was going to say the bike will feel a little bit cramped and it will help to get bar risers, but engine wise it should be fine. Especially for a first bike.
4500 miles on my stock tires and it looks like they could go 10k more. I’m too cheap to replace them until they are done but I need knobbies
That is really good mileage, my front TKC70 showed a lot of wear at 4500 miles when I took it off but I do most of my riding when I travel fully loaded which has really worn on the tires. I like the TKC70, I really needed a knobby tire for the riding I had planned. Keep riding what you have until you really need to change.
When you ride offroad do you also bring a spare tube? If yes, what size tube and brand? Have you ever needed to use the spare tube?
I do carry a tube, just one, 19". I dont remember the brand, Maxxis or something. It will fit in the rear in a pinch. So far I have not needed it. I dont air down my tires offroad to help protect the wheels. I will give up a little performance to save wheels.
In your off-road adventure how has the front dashboard and surrounding plastics held up? Thanks
For me, ok. I did find one of the plastic tabs had broken but it didn't effect it staying on.
Hey Matt, what’s the max tire size (the Battlax) that you would recommend for the 390 Adventure?
The stock size. I try not to use none standard tires sizes if possible.
Looks great . How are they on the street?
Pretty good for a knobby, but the rear tire wears fast.
Hi, what is the lowest tyre pressure you can run on 390 Adv ?
That is a hard question to answer. It depends on how you ride, how much stuff you carry and if you have spoked wheels. I personally dont lower my tire pressure to preserve my wheels. I know I give up some traction and my is a little more harsh but I ride slow. Your tire pressure will also depend on the tire. Stiffer tires can run a lower pressure. I run between 28 to 32 psi in my front tire and 34 to 36 in my rear tire. I almost always loaded for travel.
update? it's march 2023, still happy with those tires?
Still my favorite tires. I did a review of these tires almost three years ago. Best tire I have used offroad. If only the rear tire lasted a bit longer.
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Hey Matt! I was absorbed by the famous AX41s and bought them in sizes 130/80 for the rear and 110/80 for the front. Out of curiosity, I measured the size of these tires and the rear tire (130/80) - before putting it on the rim, it has a measured width of 110 mm (!?), Exactly the same as the front tire, which is also measured at 110 (and size 110/80). The description on the rear tire (engraved) is 130/80. Is it normal for a rear tire to be 110mm wide before fitting? Did you have the same? Is it possible that this tire will expand by 20mm when fitted? Or is it a production defect? Thank you and best regards. (Mike from Poland)
Hey Mike, I am not sure how to answer your question regarding the tire measurements. What I can say is once the rear tire is mounted the width of the tire will increase because the width of the wheel will spread it out. Once the tires are mounted you will see the difference in sizes. Hope this helped some. Unmounted tires are really hard to visualize how they will look and be once mounted. Cheers form the States.
@@advmatt Yes, you are probably absolutely right. I will mount them and then make an assessment. By the way, before I bought my 390 adventure (October 2021 - my 40th birthday 🎁) your channel was a key inspiration for me 💪. All the best. Mike
Anyone have any ideas on seats? I can’t ride more than an hour without being in agony.
Seat Concepts makes a replacement seat.
how many miles did the stock ones last you
I took the stock rear TKC70 off at 600 miles and installed the TKC70 Rocks. I got 4000 miles out of the Rocks. I removed the front TKC70 at 4700 miles with about 1k left on them. The front wore faster than I expected.
@@advmatt Thanks!
Can we get a review soon?
I did a review of this tire in 2019. So far everything I said then still holds true. Fantastic offroad, handles great on road but only goes about 2200 miles. And it is loud on the road.
I want the dunlop trailmax mission for mine. Do they make them for the 390
I think so but you will need to verify tire sizes.
They do indeed
Did you or are you going to get your new tires balanced?
I used Ride On tire fluid to balance the tires. No need for weights.
what tire prussure are you running
30 to 32 up front and 36 to 38 in the rear. I dont air down because I prefer not to damage my wheels.
will never put a brigstone adventure tyre on again. had one that was good tred have way round and none the rest, took it back to bridge stone and they said there was nothing wrong with it. i said i will put it back on bike if there is nothing wrong with it. they said i cant put it back on. i have still got tyre and show it to every one they all say they could not beliave what bridge stone said about tyre. i run mitchelin ankee or dunlop 908rr far better tyres.
Good to know. I will keep a closer eye on these tires.
Man, Mmmm that smell !
keeping the disc side down while changing tire is absolute no no... one good thing for a youtuber is he can make content on how the disc bend and how to change it lol
That's why I use a foam pad. I have never bent a disc. There is no way to break the bead without putting the disc side down, especially doing a trail repair.
@@advmatt foam pad may help with that. Still i prefer the machine to remove and install tire. No scuffs and no chance of any damage. I said that because i had an experience when the tire shop mechanic kept the disc side down and my disc was bend. So i wanted to caution other riders regarding this possibility.
@@advLunatic ok, let's just be careful categorizing one experience as being what will happen every time. I have changed a dozen tires in the last two years using the same method and have not bent one single rotor. Cheers mate, ride safe.
It’s so frustrating to me how much BS there is when trying to research adv tires. That chaparral tire shootout is ridiculous dude. The trailmax mission swept the field? Really?
I completley agree. I didnt find the Mission to be that great of a tire, but it does last forever. It's hard to find reviews without bias.