KTM 790 Adventure review | On and off-road on the relaunched middleweight

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  • Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
  • It came, it saw, and it was quickly superseded by the bigger 890 Adventure - the KTM 790 Adventure though is back for 2023, offering riders a more cost-effective (and A2 compatible) route into KTM adventure bike ownership.
    There are a smattering of upgrades for the new model too, including revised electronics and internal engine updates, boosting the on and off-road capability of the machine.
    To check out the new model, we headed off to Sweet Lamb in Wales, for a short on-road tour and off-road taster experience.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 74

  • @eliodimacali7077
    @eliodimacali7077 6 місяців тому +11

    I think the 790 captures 80 percent of what its bigger 890 R sibling can do. The savings can be spent on accessories and luggage, better riding gear, rider training, and better vacations and holidays.

    • @timsalabimbombassa
      @timsalabimbombassa 5 місяців тому +2

      90% I would say. You could actually spend 3000 on top notch 240mm Tractive suspension, get it on at least the same level and still save 3000 on an 890r… (in euro’s that is)

  • @caseynay28
    @caseynay28 13 днів тому

    I now have 4300 miles on my 2024 790. I have really enjoyed everything about it. I like it on the road, I love it on the dirt.

  • @SBMotoZ
    @SBMotoZ 6 місяців тому +8

    These CF Moto made machines will likely be more reliable than the Austrian spec

  • @nomading_in
    @nomading_in 11 місяців тому +6

    I've been vlogging mine for a couple of months...overall impressed, its very practical, and can't find anything to fault around build quality as-of-yet. Like how it could be on-road biased, but really its still great off-road in that unique KTM way.

    • @markjones3425
      @markjones3425 7 місяців тому

      Hi Nomadding how many miles have you put on the 790 now? and Still NO issues?

    • @nomading_in
      @nomading_in 7 місяців тому

      @@markjones3425 just over 3k! Not exactly zero issues...little glitch where the key doesn't engage the electronics...a little wiggle of the key and it then fires up and then it doesn't happen again for a couple of weeks...weird! Only happens every so often and hasn't actually had any impact. I have a warranty claim submitted for it in case it gets worse later. Hasn't really shaken my opinion of the bike, satisfied it's been put together well, and only have to fear the gods of random bike issues.

  • @semajohn
    @semajohn 10 місяців тому +4

    45 to 50 mpg 😮
    My 2019 did 70+ on stock wheels and 60+ on F19/R17 wheels.
    That's everyday riding, where most of it is motorway speeds.

  • @specialcircs
    @specialcircs 11 місяців тому +4

    Great review, love the focus on ordinary riders, looks like a great off-road option. Thanks Toad!

    • @visordown
      @visordown  10 місяців тому

      cheers, thank you for watching!

  • @williamb.6918
    @williamb.6918 11 місяців тому +5

    The suspension should be adjustable for pre-load only at least (I see the rear pre-load adjuster wheel).

    • @ghora43
      @ghora43 Місяць тому

      rear one with special tool, fork with inernal spacers, so it is not very easy adjastable

  • @sportify4849
    @sportify4849 11 місяців тому +6

    The 790 adv. is just the better transalp.

    • @dmelson7502
      @dmelson7502 9 місяців тому

      And that exact reasoning is why I'm considering it

    • @jhguygih
      @jhguygih 6 місяців тому +1

      But just last 5k miles.

  • @sebasbecu
    @sebasbecu 11 місяців тому +5

    We need a comparison to Transalp and Suzuki 800 !

    • @mustafaemircandolcan997
      @mustafaemircandolcan997 11 місяців тому +2

      I bought the new 790 and had a chance to ride new transalp. I think transalp is more for road. but ktm is for both. I just don't like cruise control being extra. Rather than that ıts been 3000 km in 2 months and enjoying it so far!

    • @jhguygih
      @jhguygih 6 місяців тому

      The basic diff is that Japanese ones will last more than 5k miles.

    • @alexstan5358
      @alexstan5358 5 місяців тому

      @@jhguygih Japanese??? Please research where Honda is made ,only AfricaTwin is made in Japan

  • @gw2shibarashi674
    @gw2shibarashi674 10 місяців тому +7

    what about reliability?

  • @squareyesj7170
    @squareyesj7170 5 місяців тому +2

    Did the old model come with all the aids included?, because that'll bring this bike to over 11 grand, and without adjustable shocks..that will cost you extra...and 40-50 mpg is not much to shout about. An interesting proposition, but maybe not quite the bargain that you were banging on about.

  • @erichagen8053
    @erichagen8053 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm wondering if the build quality might be better than the Austrian production. It will be interesting to see if the 790 turns out to be more reliable than the 890.

  • @BinaryspotR
    @BinaryspotR 26 днів тому

    Thank you for that video

  • @andyripperss
    @andyripperss 2 місяці тому

    hey pal,
    great review and looks an excellent bike.
    I had a 22 plate AT and got rid of it a few months ago, and have a 790 on order.
    ps what Offroad jeans are you wearing?

  • @VelkePivo
    @VelkePivo 9 місяців тому +3

    Im surprised to say it, but I think it looks great

  • @herrlich7671
    @herrlich7671 7 днів тому

    I better go for the NORDEN 901, but nice bike if you dont weight to much max 200pounds

  • @kurtchristopher7392
    @kurtchristopher7392 9 місяців тому

    Great review ! Thanks!

  • @jadedadiz9018
    @jadedadiz9018 10 місяців тому

    Great video but 3:12 in I can’t handle the background music. I’ll be back

  • @RatBike750
    @RatBike750 7 місяців тому +2

    My 2019 790 cams are trash after 9000 miles. Plenty of reports of the same on the internet.

    • @Xavii1986
      @Xavii1986 6 місяців тому

      I sold my 2019 a year ago, had some issues with it as well, is it possible to tell the cams are gone without opening up the engine?

  • @ogasi1798
    @ogasi1798 10 місяців тому

    annoys me that they couldn't just make the sussers adjustable, 43mm stanchions too? my DH race bike (bicycle) had 40mm and that weighed about 40lb so i fear for bottoming out and flex, the bike will immediately need revalving for anyone who wants ride anything more than a boggo fire road made of loose gravel, anyway, it is a low cost option but would it really have hurt to add comp and rebound....Gorgeous bike, new design is amazing, so close - signed, ktm fanboy

  • @spectre4130
    @spectre4130 8 місяців тому

    Random question, what riding jeans are those?

  • @user-br4nm9po6q
    @user-br4nm9po6q 9 місяців тому

    About time they launched something that was almost affordable. Love the idea of Low tanks, low weight and 95hp and fantastic that they added the heavier crank. If they'd put the good, or adjustable suspension on this and offered a non-electronics, cable throttle version, I'd definitely be looking at one in the future. I can't wait to sling a leg over the KOVE 800X. Kove is the only innovator in the market currently.

  • @Adventure_blac
    @Adventure_blac 11 місяців тому +1

    Pretty sure I remember all those extras being included when the 890 adv came out.

    • @williamb.6918
      @williamb.6918 11 місяців тому +3

      Nope. I owned the 790, 890, and later 1290. They were an upcharge.

  • @MrTmax74
    @MrTmax74 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the review. I would never buy from a company that charges you for those electronic packages. And cruise control? What a joke. It already has the controls, all they had to do was enable it from the factory.

  • @mikoishi
    @mikoishi 10 місяців тому

    May I know what brand is the tyres you're using?

    • @Hackklotz
      @Hackklotz 10 місяців тому +1

      Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR

    • @mikoishi
      @mikoishi 10 місяців тому

      ​@@Hackklotzis the Rim size front 21' rear 18'...or 19' to 17'??

    • @Hackklotz
      @Hackklotz 10 місяців тому

      @@mikoishi21 / 18

  • @DaveCraige
    @DaveCraige 4 місяці тому

    Good review. Great shots!

  • @chrisetchells2803
    @chrisetchells2803 11 місяців тому +10

    Still can’t get passed the fact that it’s made in China and that by buying it I would be supporting the economy that supports the CCP and it’s activities.

    • @boonnathan9827
      @boonnathan9827 3 місяці тому

      Well said.

    • @habibi750
      @habibi750 2 місяці тому +2

      lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂 there is no way that you don’t own something that was made in China.

    • @boonnathan9827
      @boonnathan9827 2 місяці тому

      @@habibi750 lol yeah but it’s all cheap junk , only a moron would spend thousands $ on Chinese built junk. Sounds like you’ve made an embarrassing purchase?

  • @kennedyracing7527
    @kennedyracing7527 11 місяців тому +4

    The bike really cost over 11K and it’s made in China

    • @_hold_the_line_
      @_hold_the_line_ 10 місяців тому +4

      It's probably going to be the most reliable KTM ever.

    • @kennedyracing7527
      @kennedyracing7527 10 місяців тому

      @@_hold_the_line_ are you a Chinese communist supporter? Do you think it’s good to have children building bikes and the killing of defenseless people

  • @MasterBlasterSr
    @MasterBlasterSr 11 місяців тому +2

    Cheap slave labor in India makes bikes cheaper they should cost 6k

    • @flexywing
      @flexywing 11 місяців тому +2

      It's made in China, and there isn't slave labour in India

    • @MasterBlasterSr
      @MasterBlasterSr 11 місяців тому +1

      @@flexywing untouchable slave labor in india

    • @schismsharma360
      @schismsharma360 10 місяців тому

      Taken over Africa, highest seller in UK.. and soon take over that hippopotamus sized Harleys that can take you literally nowhere..
      yeah if that’s what cheap labour can do.. make us proud while you cry like a baby..

    • @flexywing
      @flexywing 10 місяців тому +1

      @@avro9707 you have to take me out on a date 1st.
      There are problems all over the world, but I believe that Bajaj Auto would not employ children in its plants.
      Most child labour in india are for domestic markets, like agricultural and building construction

    • @jhguygih
      @jhguygih 6 місяців тому

      Indian and China uses slave labour. They pay 1 dolar a day you can barely eat. Apple ktm and others don't care. Only profit matters. Users don't care as well keep buying and supporting it.

  • @999silverhk
    @999silverhk 10 місяців тому +3

    Should be 7900😂😂😂😂 if made in china😅😅😅

  • @Moto.roller.
    @Moto.roller. 10 місяців тому +10

    Not buying this Chinese motorcycle. Will be buying the previous non Chinese 790 😊

    • @VI_Deo_Ops
      @VI_Deo_Ops 10 місяців тому +12

      Why? It have to be ok. Like our iPhones.

    • @jonasbaine3538
      @jonasbaine3538 9 місяців тому +2

      @@paulb3243 what the alternative? Are you going to work for 25% of your current pay in your country?

    • @bohemianphotographer6843
      @bohemianphotographer6843 9 місяців тому +11

      KTm it’s doing bike in Chine for years ! Not to
      Mention most the stuff you own is done in china ! I think its a bit too late for that .. haha people make me laugh 😂

    • @Psicluc
      @Psicluc 8 місяців тому +1

      Pensei que esse tipo de velharia só existia no Brasil... O mundo vai mudando e algumas pessoas se recusam a mudar junto...

    • @11breaper68
      @11breaper68 8 місяців тому

      Congrats on being an idiot 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @user-kj7uy5lj2x
    @user-kj7uy5lj2x 10 місяців тому

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  • @Moto.roller.
    @Moto.roller. 9 місяців тому

    Don’t exaggerate. Not the complete bike for years. Parts have since 2020. Only last year has the complete bike been assembled there. Enjoy your over priced Chinese motorcycle 😂

  • @allenvenegas1958
    @allenvenegas1958 Місяць тому

    No thanks. Saving for a Honda Twin Africa.

  • @kimeakin1597
    @kimeakin1597 6 місяців тому +2

    Being made in China, it is still waaaay overpriced. Euro made KTMs are unreliable, so what can an owner expect from a Chinese made KTM? UA-camrs first impressions are largely meaningless.

    • @patauger1193
      @patauger1193 5 місяців тому +1

      Here in Canada is 13500$….at the end of summer Ktm WILL drop the price….and get for 10000$ and 2 years warranty….that will be good deal.

    • @kimeakin1597
      @kimeakin1597 5 місяців тому

      I saw the best remark about KTM on a Fortnine video, a frustrated cast member stated " I will not be scrapped like a 2 year old KTM!". Sounds right to me. KTMs are the only bike I have ever heard of that has the cams wear out! I vote with my wallet, and KTM does not get my vote.@@patauger1193

    • @habibi750
      @habibi750 2 місяці тому

      You have no idea what you are talking about. Zero. You get so much bike for $11k.

    • @kimeakin1597
      @kimeakin1597 2 місяці тому

      @@habibi750 You should definitely buy one right now! The Chinese definitely want your money.........and a good laugh!!! A recent comment I heard pretty much sums up the state of KTM: " I will not be discarded like a 2 year old KTM!" And that was referencing a Eurotrash KTM. I am sure the Chinese versions will be better. Actually, they could be better now that I think about it. I mean, how could they be worse?