KTM 390 Adventure SW – Real Adventure or Just Marketing?

In this video, I take the 2023 KTM 390 Adventure SW (Spoked Wheels) for a proper first ride and give you my honest impressions. Is this lightweight ADV machine a true adventure bike - or just clever marketing? I’ll break down what it feels like off-road and on tarmac, how it compares to bigger bikes like the KTM 890 Adventure and the Husqvarna Norden 901, and who I think it’s really built for.

No sponsorships, no fluff — just a real-world review from someone who rides.

KTM 390 Adventure SW specifications - https://www.ktm.com/en-ro/models/trav...

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First ride impressions

Comfort, suspension & ergos

Is it beginner friendly?

What surprised me most

KTM’s decision to build it in India

Adventure R vs SW (brief thoughts)

And yes, that awkward catalytic converter position…

👊 Huge thanks to Masterbike Cluj for letting me ride the bike.

00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Pre-presentation thoughts
03:20 - First thoughts
04:19 - Engine
05:00 - FE350 vs Adventure vs Norden
05:57 - Why SW?
06:21 - Who is it for?
07:03 - Things I enjoy about the bike
08:13 - For parents (safety, top speed etc.)
09:05 - Windshield and wind buffeting
10:18 - KTM moving production to India
11:08 - Navigation
12:00 - Catalytic converter
13:35 - Features worth pointing out
20:16 - Maintenance
21:40 - Competition
22:33 - Verdict
24:12 - a few words with BoJack

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