KTM 390 Adventure vs. Honda NX500 comparison 2024 with surprising results!

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• JE

  @jeffferguson899 · 1 year ago

  the difference is that the honda will still be running in 20 yrs

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• BR

  @brentcollins9727 · 1 year ago

  The NX is one of the most comfortable bikes I’ve ever sat.

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• ER

  @erkutgurun · 1 year ago

  I owned both.  The KTM is the worst bike  I ever ridden out of the 25 bikes I owned in the last 25 years.   I have an NX500 and loving it.

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• JE

  @jeffferguson899 · 1 year ago

  The "R" in KTM stands for reliability : )

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• TH

  @thomasburdsall6151 · 1 year ago

  I owned a KTM 390 Adventure for 3 years.  It was a 2020 model, the new model is not significantly changed.  It was reliable.  I sold it because the wind protection was poor.  The short wind screen takes the wind off of your chest and puts it in your face. Wind noise in your helmet was excessive.   The wind screen is adjustable but you can't adjust it high enough to be of any use.  In addition following any vehicle at 50 MPH or more results in the bike being buffeted so bad that the bike begins to wobble and I found it to be unsafe.  The bike needs to be revved greater than 4000 RPM to avoid lugging the engine.  The engine comes alive above 6000.  The bike is great riding around town or on country back roads paved or gravel.  The bike is not good on highways due to buffeting or off road where standing is required.  The standing position is not comfortable, foot pegs are angled forward and the bars are too low.  I added the quick shifter, I would advise against it.  The bike comes with many great features.  TFT display interfaces with your cell phone.  India made Brembo brakes are very good.  Ride by wire, ABS, Traction control, adjustable suspension, and slipper clutch are features not found on most entry level bikes.  Give it a serious ride before you buy.

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• BA

  @BazTheDarkHorse.1 · 1 year ago

  I ordered an NX500 2 days ago. They are out of stock here in regional Australia at the moment. They are selling very fast.

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• IN

  @IndigoJo · 1 year ago

  The two bikes aren't really comparable; one is a 470cc para twin, the other is a 390cc single. The KTM is more comparable with the Triumph Speed or Scrambler 400 and the Enfield Guerrilla 450 (similar horsepower despite higher cc) while the NX500 is more similar to other Japanese naked bikes like the Kawasaki Z500. I've seen people do whole tours on the NX500 (like Mr Fish recently); maybe you should have tried them with a bit of weight on them to see what came out best.

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• CA

  @caldaemon · 1 year ago

  Excellent comparison. I ended up getting the 390 adv with a quickshifter. Not regretting it one bit.

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• PE

  @peterhiscott3610 · 1 year ago

  Well I've been having the battle between the two in my head for days, and I think you just sold me on the NX500! Great review mate

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• SA

  @saikatdey4311 · 1 year ago

  Please re-do this comparision once you get a hands-on the new Adv 390. That seems mighty capable on paper.

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• DI

  @DigitalCommerceAI · 1 year ago

  Bought a brand new ktm 390...that engine is so damn unrefined. Nice power..but ..Could not get used to it, as i was expecting it to blow any sec.  Sold it soon after. Twin Engines are a revelation tbh, and if it is a Honda 🎉

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• 00

  @00kingi · 1 year ago

  Looking to get one or the other of these so super comparison