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If the KTM 490 Adventure was released, how much would you be willing to pay for it?
15 January 2025 07:35
If it had adjustable suspension and a TFT display, I would stretch to $8,000.
If the KTM 490 Adventure was released, how much would you be willing to pay for it?
15 January 2025 07:35
Honestly, it’s probably around $10,000. They are expensive, but if you’re serious about adventure riding, they are usually worth it.
If the KTM 490 Adventure was released, how much would you be willing to pay for it?
15 January 2025 07:35
No more than $7,500. We’re talking about a bike that doesn’t even exist. To attract buyers away from established models, it has to be priced competitively.
What would you want to see on the KTM 490 Adventure to make it unique?
15 January 2025 07:35
I would really like to see a more sophisticated traction control system that still allows you to go as hard as possible off-road but does not interfere too much.
What would you want to see on the KTM 490 Adventure to make it unique?
15 January 2025 07:35
Ergonomics and an adjustable windscreen would be great. No aftermarket parts needed; make it comfortable for short and tall riders.
What would you want to see on the KTM 490 Adventure to make it unique?
15 January 2025 07:35
A built-in tire pressure monitoring system? That would be super useful for adventure riding.
What would you want to see on the KTM 490 Adventure to make it unique?
15 January 2025 07:35
I’d like to see some serious underbody protection straight from the factory. It’s ready for rough terrain without requiring a bunch of extras.
What would you want to see on the KTM 490 Adventure to make it unique?
15 January 2025 07:35
It would be awesome to have a bi-directional quickshifter as standard. Although not common in this class, if it had it, it would make the bike feel very premium.
What would you want to see on the KTM 490 Adventure to make it unique?
15 January 2025 07:35
Put a 21-inch front wheel on it. Most bikes in this class are 19, but a 21 would make it so much more capable off-road.
What would you want to see on the KTM 490 Adventure to make it unique?
15 January 2025 07:35
I would like to see some integrated luggage mounts. Easy to attach bags without ugly brackets all over the bike.
What would you want to see on the KTM 490 Adventure to make it unique?
15 January 2025 07:35
Why not a user-programmable riding mode? Riders can fine-tune the bike to how they like it.
Is the KTM 490 Adventure a dead duck?
15 January 2025 07:35
Man, I'm bummed if it's true. I was really hoping for something more powerful than the 390 without going straight to the 790.
Is the KTM 490 Adventure a dead duck?
15 January 2025 07:35
Honestly, I'm not surprised. The 790 is not much more expensive, and the 390 Adventure is already a capable bike. Otherwise, the 490 would have been caught in this strange no man's land.
Is the KTM 490 Adventure a dead duck?
15 January 2025 07:35
I feel KTM made the right call. Because they are probably focusing on improving the 390 and 790 platforms rather than introducing a whole new size of engine.
Is the KTM 490 Adventure a dead duck?
15 January 2025 07:35
It's a shame, but I get it. Emissions regulations are becoming stricter, and perhaps they thought it wasn’t worth the effort to develop a new engine that could become obsolete quickly.
Is the KTM 490 Adventure a dead duck?
15 January 2025 07:35
I'm actually relieved. Rather than launching a new model every year, KTM should improve on their existing bikes and make them reliable.
Is the KTM 490 Adventure a dead duck?
15 January 2025 07:35
An unpopular opinion perhaps, but I’d rather see a 700cc twin from their partnership with CF Moto than the 490 anyway.
Is the KTM 490 Adventure a dead duck?
15 January 2025 07:35
I was hoping the 490 would be the perfect bike for riders that want to step up from the 390. I don’t know what to recommend to my friends who are looking to upgrade now.
How would the KTM 490 Adventure compare to the Honda CB500X?
15 January 2025 07:35
The Honda will quietly win on reliability and lower maintenance costs, but the KTM would certainly be more powerful and better off-road.
How would the KTM 490 Adventure compare to the Honda CB500X?
15 January 2025 07:35
I'd pick the KTM any day. Yeah, it'd certainly need more maintenance, but it would be way more fun to ride both on and off road.
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