[nutcracker]

I noticed something funny while fuelling up my KTM 390 Adv.

Before fuelling, I used up (almost) the entire fuel, just to see how much a full tank fill would be.
I ran the bike for an additional distance of 40km with the Fuel Range meter showing 0km.

At the petrol pump, I let the service guy fill petrol almost to the brim. The total volume turned out to be 15.17 litres.

I think it is pretty strange, since the fuel tank capacity is 14.5 litres, and I'm sure there must be a litre or two before I filled up the fuel.

Mind you, this is a petrol pump which we have been using for fuel since more than 10 years. We fuel up our 3 cars and bike from here, and have never found any wrong doing.

What do you guys think? Is it possible to exceed fuel tank capacity, or are the fuel pumps rigged?

[marcussantiago]

Originally Posted by nutcracker

Is it possible to exceed fuel tank capacity, or are the fuel pumps rigged?

I've been warned by KTM engineers and showroom staff not to fill the tank to the brim. Presumably there's some space left at the very top of the tank for some air and I think a sensor in the newer bikes. It's more likely that you just "over filled" your tank lol.

I've done this a few times (wasn't my fault, I couldn't see the fuel till it was right up to the brim). I didn't experience any problems from doing this but I try not to since KTM's own people and the instruction manual all warn against it.

p.s. I own a 2020 Duke, not an Adv, but the advice applies to many different bikes lol.

[nutcracker]

Originally Posted by marcussantiago

I've been warned by KTM engineers and showroom staff not to fill the tank to the brim. Presumably there's some space left at the very top of the tank for some air and I think a sensor in the newer bikes. It's more likely that you just "over filled" your tank lol.

I've done this a few times (wasn't my fault, I couldn't see the fuel till it was right up to the brim). I didn't experience any problems from doing this but I try not to since KTM's own people and the instruction manual all warn against it.

p.s. I own a 2020 Duke, not an Adv, but the advice applies to many different bikes lol.

That is true. I am aware of it too. But I consciously went for filling to the brim just this once, to test the fuel tank capacity.

[El_Profesor]

Hello Guys! I'm new to the forum, so please correct me if I make any mistakes while posting.

I have taken the delivery of the Adventure 390 yesterday from Ahuja KTM in Andheri - Saki Naka. I was recording a lot of video footage so don't have many pictures to post. Will try and make a proper ownership experience post soon.

I have been noticing something odd on my first ride of about 70 kms on day 1. In gears, 1,2,3 and 4, between 2,500 - 4,500 rpms, it suddenly jerks and cuts off acceleration on tunes of how a carb bike would give you an indication that the fuel is about to go on reserve. It's quite odd as the bike jerks while I'm holding throttle randomly and drops rpm by 200-400 rpm. It happened about 25-30 times and was spoiling the rather smooth experience of the engine.

Has anyone faced a similar issue?

[rbp]

Originally Posted by El_Profesor

Hello Guys! I'm new to the forum, so please correct me if I make any mistakes while posting.

I have taken the delivery of the Adventure 390 yesterday from Ahuja KTM in Andheri - Saki Naka. I was recording a lot of video footage so don't have many pictures to post. Will try and make a proper ownership experience post soon.

I have been noticing something odd on my first ride of about 70 kms on day 1. In gears, 1,2,3 and 4, between 2,500 - 4,500 rpms, it suddenly jerks and cuts off acceleration on tunes of how a carb bike would give you an indication that the fuel is about to go on reserve. It's quite odd as the bike jerks while I'm holding throttle randomly and drops rpm by 200-400 rpm. It happened about 25-30 times and was spoiling the rather smooth experience of the engine.

Has anyone faced a similar issue?

Please check the air filter once. I know it is a new bike, but do give it a shot else it might be bad fuel.

[El_Profesor]

Originally Posted by rbp

Please check the air filter once. I know it is a new bike, but do give it a shot else it might be bad fuel.

Okay, I’ll check that out. Thank you 🙌🏻

[neil.jericho]

Originally Posted by El_Profesor

I have been noticing something odd on my first ride of about 70 kms on day 1. In gears, 1,2,3 and 4, between 2,500 - 4,500 rpms, it suddenly jerks and cuts off acceleration on tunes of how a carb bike would give you an indication that the fuel is about to go on reserve. It's quite odd as the bike jerks while I'm holding throttle randomly and drops rpm by 200-400 rpm. It happened about 25-30 times and was spoiling the rather smooth experience of the engine.

Has anyone faced a similar issue?

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Adv 390. Hopefully it is just a case of bad fuel as RBP mentioned. Nonetheless, do take it to the SVC as there were a couple of reported cases of similar behaviour with Adv 390s
- Here (The KTM 390 Adventure Ownership Thread!) and
- here (The KTM 390 Adventure Ownership Thread!).

See if the solutions help resolve the issues with your bike, so that you can enjoy it to the fullest.

[El_Profesor]

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Adv 390. Hopefully it is just a case of bad fuel as RBP mentioned. Nonetheless, do take it to the SVC as there were a couple of reported cases of similar behaviour with Adv 390s

See if the solutions help resolve the issues with your bike, so that you can enjoy it to the fullest.

Thank you 🙏🏻

It seems like one of these issues. I’ll update as soon as this gets resolved.

[Jaggu]

Originally Posted by El_Profesor

I have been noticing something odd on my first ride of about 70 kms on day 1. In gears, 1,2,3 and 4, between 2,500 - 4,500 rpms, it suddenly jerks and cuts off acceleration on tunes of how a carb bike would give you an indication that the fuel is about to go on reserve. It's quite odd as the bike jerks while I'm holding throttle randomly and drops rpm by 200-400 rpm. It happened about 25-30 times and was spoiling the rather smooth experience of the engine.

Hope you are not accidentally touching the gear lever and causing the quick shifter to kick in? If not..

Report to service guys, it seems to be some loose connector or throttle by wire issue. Jerks can happen at low RPM but no at the range you mentioned.

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Hope you are not accidentally touching the gear lever and causing the quick shifter to kick in? If not..

Report to service guys, it seems to be some loose connector or throttle by wire issue. Jerks can happen at low RPM but no at the range you mentioned.

Yup. Sounds electronic.

Cheers, Doc

[Vasuki]

Originally Posted by El_Profesor

I have been noticing something odd on my first ride of about 70 kms on day 1. In gears, 1,2,3 and 4, between 2,500 - 4,500 rpms, it suddenly jerks and cuts off acceleration on tunes of how a carb bike would give you an indication that the fuel is about to go on reserve. It's quite odd as the bike jerks while I'm holding throttle randomly and drops rpm by 200-400 rpm. It happened about 25-30 times and was spoiling the rather smooth experience of the engine.

Has anyone faced a similar issue?

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Hope you are not accidentally touching the gear lever and causing the quick shifter to kick in? If not..

Report to service guys, it seems to be some loose connector or throttle by wire issue. Jerks can happen at low RPM but no at the range you mentioned.

It should be the quick shifter issue. Never rest the leg on the gear lever or keep it in enaged position. Because this sends the signal that you are going to change the gear and thus this jerk due to cut off.

Try Switching off quick shifter and if still, the problem persists go to the SVC. I had similar issue in my ducati and switching off quick shifter helped. Eventually had to change the quick shifter module.

[parthans]

Hi guys - I will be getting my 390 ADV within the first week of November. I am super excited to be a part of this troupe!

I am a little curious about what are the essential add-ons people bought for their 390 adv. I was considering the following:

- extended visor
- mobile mount (on GPS mount position)
- bashplate/skidplate replacement

Is there anything else I should look at?

Thanks in advance!!

[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by parthans

Hi guys - I will be getting my 390 ADV within the first week of November. I am super excited to be a part of this troupe!

I am a little curious about what are the essential add-ons people bought for their 390 adv. I was considering the following:

- extended visor
- mobile mount (on GPS mount position)
- bashplate/skidplate replacement

Is there anything else I should look at?

Thanks in advance!!

Congrats. My general advice would be to ride it as is for a month or at least until completion of your first service. After that, you yourself will have an idea of what needs replacement and what doesn’t. Remember what you want to have replaced and what you need to have replaced are two entirely different things.

Good luck.

[parthans]

Originally Posted by Red Liner

Congrats. My general advice would be to ride it as is for a month or at least until completion of your first service. After that, you yourself will have an idea of what needs replacement and what doesn’t. Remember what you want to have replaced and what you need to have replaced are two entirely different things.

Good luck.

Solid advice and yes, it did occur to me. I was basing my opinion the test ride I have had with the bike.

[rb2399]

Had an amazing ride to Longewala and Munabao during last week. Covered 3,250 KMs in total.
The bike performed flawlessly in extreme heat of the desert. Not a single issue !

Here are some snaps:

Near Myajlar

Near Longewala

Near Pindwara

The ODO has now crossed 12.5K mark