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GO<br />
blast off the line and into the<br />
distance using the impressive low<br />
down torque from the little 650cc twin<br />
motor. Redline is at 10,000rpm and<br />
you might expect a twin revving that hard<br />
would be something akin to jackhammer<br />
on a rock, but you would be sorely<br />
ADVENTURE<br />
mistaken. The motor rev’s cleanly and<br />
smoothly all the way to redline, somewhere<br />
around 7 or 8 thousand RPM it<br />
gets a small buzz through the seat.<br />
Banging the accelerator hard off the line<br />
then double clutching into 2nd just before<br />
red line gets the front wheel pointing<br />
heavenwards. Maintaining said enthusiasm<br />
through the ultra- smooth gearbox<br />
soon has you zipping past the national<br />
speed limit postings in 3rd gear and I<br />
managed to see 196kmh in top gear<br />
on a bit of a downhill before I ran out of<br />
tarmac, so it is definitely not slow…<br />
However, at these kind of speeds it does<br />
drain its fuel tank quite quickly as one<br />
might expect, but ridden within the speed<br />
limits it is reasonably economical and<br />
should get around 300 kays on a tank of<br />
fuel we suspect.<br />
What a great, practical, comfortable fun<br />
to ride little road bike!<br />
www.kawasaki.co.za for your nearest<br />
dealer.<br />
Specs<br />
Engine:<br />
4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled<br />
Displacement:<br />
649 cc<br />
Maximum Torque:<br />
48.5 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm<br />
Fuel System:<br />
DFI® with Keihin 36 mm Keihin throttle bodies<br />
Transmission:<br />
6-speed, return shift<br />
Frame Type:<br />
Trellis, high tensile steel<br />
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel: Telescopic fork/4.9 in<br />
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel: Horizontal back-link with adjustable preload, swingarm/5.1 in<br />
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17 Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2<br />
Rear Tyre: 160/60 ZR17 Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2<br />
Front Brakes:<br />
Dual 300 mm petal-type rotors with four-piston calipers, ABS<br />
Rear Brakes:<br />
Single 220 mm petal-style disc w/ABS<br />
Overall Length:<br />
206.4 cm<br />
Overall Width:<br />
76.4cm<br />
Overall Height:<br />
106.4 Kg<br />
Ground Clearance:<br />
13cm<br />
KTM 390 ADVENTURE<br />
Seat Height:<br />
79cm<br />
Curb Weight:<br />
187 Kg<br />
Fuel Capacity:<br />
15.14 litres<br />
Top Speed (claimed):<br />
209 KPH<br />
ADVENTURE MORE<br />
Tech:<br />
Engine Management Technology: Assist &<br />
Slipper Clutch, Dual Throttle Valves, Economical<br />
Fuel your restless spirit with a new adventure<br />
Riding Indicator, Smartphone Connectivity<br />
Chassis every day. Management Discover KTM’s Technology: sporty attitude ABS and<br />
(Anti-lock proven performance Brake System), credentials Horizontal aboard Back-link this new,<br />
Rear compact Suspension single-cylinder travel-enduro machine –<br />
the KTM 390 ADVENTURE. Versatile ergonomics,<br />
smooth power delivery, and innovative technology<br />
all come together in a comfortable, lightweight<br />
package – created for those who want to fit more<br />
adventure into their daily lives.<br />
Phone 011 462 7796 for your nearest dealer.<br />
Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scenes, always wear protective clothing and observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations!<br />
The illustrated vehicles may vary in selected details from the production models and some illustrations feature optional equipment available at additional cost.<br />
Photo: R. Schedl<br />
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READ IT.<br />
LOVE IT!<br />
SA’S MOST OFFROAD<br />
AND ADVENTURE<br />
MAGAZINE.<br />
READ IT AT<br />
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