Originally Posted by
GSR
Ngali,
I've heard rumors and even suggestions that KTM was launching a 390 adventure. To my knowledge it hasn't actually launched anywhere as of yet. When I was at the KTM dealership earlier this week I even asked about the possibility of that bike being brought into China this year. The salesman ? (kid hanging out at the shop who spoke some english and seemed to say he worked there?) had no idea what I was talking about. After I asked about the KTM 790 adventure that is new this year he stated that yes, they (China) would be getting the "690 Adventure." I'd love to have a 790 but I'm guessing it will be in the range of 100,000 RMB plus. I'd expect the India made 390 to be much more reasonable. I'm ready to get a bike now so waiting on a possibility of a 390 is not in the cards for me. If it weren't for the weight of the Benelli, and that the reviewers have mostly agreed that it does not carry that weight well, I'd be seriously considering that bike. It does look good.
When you say you're planning an overland trip does that mean out of China?