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... ▶️ Covered in this video: 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 ________________________________________ 🏍️Connect with me:   / ridewithnimrod     / ridewithnimrod     / ridewithnimrod   📩 Business inquiries: [email protected] –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🔗 Support the channel If you enjoyed the video, consider using the affiliate links below to support the channel at no extra cost: 🛒 Gear & Accessories I Use: *Carpuride Navigation* - https://carpuride.com/?ref=vknjkmzl *Use Coupon Code for 30% off: NIMROD* *Insta360 X5* - https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_t... *Insta360 X4* (gift included with link!)- https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_t... *Aliexpress* accessories: NiceCNC GPS mount - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okd... Exhaust heat wrap - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCB... *Temu* invite code - $100 bundle - https://temu.to/k/eg792bkc0se *Amazon* - NiceCNC GPS mount - https://amzn.to/43aQalX ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ridewith... 📦 My Patreon Page:   / ridewithnimrod   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #KTM390Adventure #AdventureMotorcycle #RideWithNimrod