I bought an Africa Twin when they first came out and got my motorcycle license, rode it across Canada coast to coast, lots of fun. Bought a ktm dirtbike to "get better at riding offroad". 7 years later and now I'm an A level off road racer and only hit the tarmac on the Honda like once every year or so lol. Enjoy!

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! 👍 Good for you!

Nice video. Am uk. And had many bikes before. But not for say 20 years. Then a VFR800 had that for 4 years. Loved it but then wanted something newer and lighter so I came across the KTM 399 Adventure 2021 model. And love it makes me smile. 😊

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Yup - Its a nice bike and hits that middle ground sweet spot - good on gas, easy to ride & practical 👍

@guystevens162

6 ай бұрын

@TheEmporiumOutd oh yes very much so. Great bike. 👍

Nice to visit again , thanks for sharing , God bless !

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too

Nice one Michael...Be good to see you wild camping and biking and exploring new areas 🙂

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

Awesome! I like it ! Looking forward to seeing your Adventures !!👍👍😎

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I totally understand how you feel about riding. I rode dirt bikes when I was a kid (even still have my first dirt bike ‘79 KD100) and got back into it only 5 years ago. Too bad in two provinces over… we could hit the trails.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Yea - It feels great to be back in the saddle 👍 Thats cool you kept your first dirt bike 🏍️

Nice purchase! I got a klx300 I’ve nodded a bit. Fun little bikes. I got the seat concepts seat and it made world of difference for me

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Nice!!! I like those models 👍

Yes would like to see more videos with camping involved with the 390

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Sure thing! 👍

Great first choice. That bike does everything well, and has all the electronic features that work meaningfully in a real life scenario.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!! I'm very keen on as many safety feature as possible. Plus its also fun to ride 😄

all the best

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Lovely review 👍

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

Mike I'm very excited about these adv moto camping stuff. I'm totally looking forward to them. Very strange that I'm going through the same transition as you. Used to ride all the time. Just getting back into it. Bought myself a dual sport xt250. Setting it up for camping. I absolutely love the ktm 390 adventure. That is the bike I wanted. I only got the xt250 for insurance reasons, and I had the cash to buy it without financing it. Been watching your channel for a couple years now. Love your dogs too. Content changes can be a hard call. Buy you will probably gain more subs than you lose. That's what I noticed on my channel. But all that said, I'm excited to watch your adv camping. Keep on keeping on buddy. Cheers 🍻

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Thats awesome Rob!! Nice bike also - Looks very capable. I sub'd so I can watch out for your XT250 content! I stopped worrying about content type a while ago and just film what I'm currently doing. My channel is very broad but so are my interests. The common thread is outdoors and dogs 😊

@RobMillerATV

11 ай бұрын

@TheEmporiumOutdoors thanks for the sub. I haven't filmed any bike stuff yet. I should have. I was going to keep it off the channel. But I'm downsizing my gear to camp with the bike. And I'm going to use the same attitude about my content. Every time I ride I wished I took a Camara. Lol

I'm enjoying this vid. I'd like to see more.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

No Royal Enfield? Lol excellent choice Michael. Been riding for years but took a motorcycle riding course to refresh my "skills" few years back. Glad I did. Looking forward to many videos. Moto camping is therapeutic indeed. Congrats on the latest addition.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha - I'm tempted with the Royal Enfield Himalayan 🤔

I sold my BMW rt1200 a few years back and I miss it. That bike looks great. Enjoy Michael you will love it. Get out camping on the bike.😊

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Right on!

I rode a Ninja 250 for a while in college, like '09-10ish. Now 39 years old and looking to maybe get a motorcycle again. This one is at the top of my list since I live in Colorado.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

It would be a great bike for Colorado! The trail systems are amazing there and I'd like to check that out one day!

SO similar story! My name's Mike, too! Beginning with cabin fever, last October, I watched countless Y.T. videos and read a half dozen of the best motorcycle books I could find. Since everyone said learn on a lightweight bike, I got a Grom in February and practiced every day >40* F. `took & passed my riding test in May (at 72) and got a 390 Adventure at the end of May. I'm just south of you on the Wyoming/Montana border. ` love Alberta, B.C. and Yukon scenery, but ` have been apprehensive about going up, since the marked swing Left in recent years! Just this morning I was scouting hard-packed dirt roads withOUT the common gravel top-layer - for practice, too. 😄

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Thats awesome!!! I'm a big fan of Montana and will be heading there once I get a few more miles under me 😄 The Grom is an excellent training bike I've heard! I was also out @ 06:00 this morning running some loose gravel roads to gain confidence. The 2 hour session went well and I was feeling much more confident about that type of terrain afterwards! The 390 ADV ABS and traction control is VERY nice! Glad I bought this bike and not something else. Good luck with the riding and let me know how you make out! 👍

@discoveror9576

11 ай бұрын

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors I've noticed that on gravel-covered hard packed dirt, as I go quicker (say more than 10-15 mph), steering gets more stable ... as the wheels centripetal forces want to keep the bike UP and going forward. I've also noticed that the stock "standard" suspension settings feel harsh on pavement and unnerving off-pavement; the 'comfort' settings inspire more confidence for me, allowing the bike to glide over, rather than bang into each bump. I'm 6'2", 225 pounds in the 'space suit'. The rear shock rebound seems more sensitive to road irregularities than the front; I've found that -14 clicks allow less rear wallowing (squirrelly) on pavement, especially at highway speeds (say 50 - 60 mph) ... and -15 or -16 clicks, going slower than say 30 mph or off-pavement, inspires confidence. Keep experimenting and testing - to arrive at settings that work best for YOU. When you get it 'right', the bike rides wonderfully ... and rewards you for spending the extra money for that adjustable suspension, compared to the alternatives. And, keep a screwdriver on-board - to adjust that rear rebound when changing from highway to off-pavement.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!!! I'll have to play around with the settings more! On gravel I'm up to 20-25 mph and the bike feels stable. Standing really helps and using weight on the foot pegs to control the bike. I'm trying to get out a couple of times during the week just to practice on the dirt 😄

@discoveror9576

11 ай бұрын

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors I found that the BIGGEST difference in ride quality (reducing the ABRUPTNESS over bumps and road irregularities) was backing the preload off to the 1st (zero) position; large channel-lock pliers made that easy. After that change, the rear rebound settings became more subtle. I tried -17 clicks, last night; I wouldn't want to go with less rebound than that - getting a bit squirrely. I'm thinking -15 or -16 clicks for less than 30 mph; maybe -14 clicks for 50 - 60 mph stability. I can't stand without being too hunched over (35" inseam). I'm waiting on some 30 mm (1.2") bar risers ... and hoping that too much cable rerouting isn't necessary. My dealer said that I needed 2" risers, but I couldn't find any. If necessary, I may have to get a block of aluminum and make some ... on the mill.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

@@discoveror9576 Good to know!! I can see how the bar risers would be helpful with a 35" inseam! 😄 There is a tool under the seat for adjusting the pre-load spring - I call it a "C' Spanner. 👍 I need to experiment more with the suspension 🤔

Would really enjoy a bike camping vid. I am driving a 07 Suzuki vstrom and really like it. Always had large bikes and decided to down size. Cheers BB

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Nice bike! They have a very good reputation!

Great bike. I love mine. Above average capability as long as you are aware it is not an enduro bike.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

Totally agree! It's a sweet spot of power, weight and capability. I don't think there is a comparable motorcycle with anything close to the same features.

I bought this bike a couple weeks ago, also my first motocycle. Originally wanted a Honda CRF300L Rally but they are out of stock in the USA.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

I was looking for the Honda CBR500X but I'm glad I bought the KTM 390 ADV as its a much better bike for me. I'm sure you are going to love it!

Look at wingman on the road tents, UK brand. Perfect for you and bike camping. Canvas tent with mattress and sleeping bag that rolls up to fit on your bike!

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Good value for money,just don't know how reliable they are.Keep us posted.Thanks.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Will do! So far no issues at all!

@travelinben1966

6 ай бұрын

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Good to hear👍

@leeinwis

2 ай бұрын

No dealerships for service around where I live.

@travelinben1966

2 ай бұрын

@@leeinwis 👎

Do what you enjoy, life is to short for what ifs . Would love to watch a camping on a bike show.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

That's the plan!

I can't believe your leaving the Dogs behind!

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Esme is dragging her paws getting her licence 🤨

@kenuber4014

11 ай бұрын

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors HaHaHa

Careful it becomes an obsession, motorcycles get under your skin. Don’t forget the bike rallies the BeeCeeBeemers rally in Nakusp used to be really really great. Mick

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I feel that 😄

nice bike

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Thanks ✌️

Hey it’s one of those Indian bikes from Chakan.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Yup - I think the 390s are made in India 👍

I've been thinking about a bike for a while but as I've not ever ridden a motor bike it probably won't end well 🙂 being 53 I don't bounce anymore when I hit the ground 🙂

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I'm 51 but I have some experience with bikes, motor cycles, ATV etc which makes things a little easier but still daunting when you get north of 50 😄 Take a lesson and see how you feel 👍

Look out, ItchyBoots, You have new competition…..🤪😉✌️🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦✌️

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

....note to self - get a nose pericing 🤔

@cantlie9381

11 ай бұрын

​@@TheEmporiumOutdoors😭😭🤣

Now your going to have to get a side car big enough for Esme and the other 2 dogs..Ha Ha. Stay safe on it.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha - I've been googling that!

I was expecting a corvette…. Maybe a Harley…. But this…. This!?!?…. Is pretty cool! 😁

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha - KTM is what all the popular kids are driving 😆

this is certainly one of the more healthy mid-life crisis purchases i've seen someone make ;)

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

LOL 😄

Pay to unlock...KTM sounds like it's made by game developers. They should be ashamed.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Indeed - A disturbing trend.....😞