[Ketan]

Originally Posted by nasirkaka

Coming back, have the proper test rides started for the S variant in Bangalore? Last I checked, they were waiting for some paperwork.

The test ride motorcycles were available two weeks ago. KTM BG road was the one where many of us went for it.
The paperwork should have been done as I see a few folks reporting that they have taken the delivery.

[Rman88]

Originally Posted by scarn

Now, what if we happened to swap the suspension of the Enduro R/Adventure R once we hit the limits?

Oh yes!! Suit yourself as KTM are always happy to swap parts for the extra cost.

[Game_of_Roads]

Originally Posted by nasirkaka

I have had the 400X for 7 months and covered 11k kms and do not feel the bike is top heavy.

How was the Scram 400X for highway engine wise compared to these pre LC4C KTM 390 engine ? How is the general refinement, vibes and engine stress between 100-120 for doing long days on the saddle ?

[nasirkaka]

Originally Posted by Game_of_Roads

How was the Scram 400X for highway engine wise compared to these pre LC4C KTM 390 engine ? How is the general refinement, vibes and engine stress between 100-120 for doing long days on the saddle ?

I had the first lot KTM 390 Duke, so there is some relative reference, even though not very fresh in mind. KTM engine was not happy on lower revs and we had to work with gears all the time. I was coming from Classic 500 with a very different riding style so could not adapt well to the 390 duke. Kept it for 3 years and eventually sold it.

The 400X engine is different in many ways but also somehow reminds me of the 390 engine. Let say, its different in the right areas like there is good amount of torque low down so one can ride peacefully at 18-20kmph in 3rd gear without lugging, where 390 would struggle and complain. I would go to the extent of saying that the initial torque delivery on the 400x reminds me of the Interceptor 650 and that is saying a lot.

Exhaust note is an integral part of my riding requirement and I never liked how the KTMs sound which is tinny and metallic. That will be one of my issus to tackle if I get this new 390 ADV. The 400X fares much better and the exhaust note actually sounds good, especially on de-acceleration.

The engine charater is somewhat similar to KTM but not as frenetic with usual high revving nature and associated vibes on the pegs etc.

When I took the stock 400X on the highway for the first time, I did not like the gearing. Even in 6th, the bike did not feel at ease and relaxed. After changing the front sprocket from stock 14 to 15 teeth, the highway manners have improved noticibly. 100 comes in quick time and bike feels at home. 120 is doable but lack of wind protection etc makes its presence felt. So a 15T front mod works in bikes favour, even the first two gears become more useful in city.

General refinement, engine feel, clatter or lack of it, feels better on the 400X. All big singles will have some sort of vibrations so does these two. These vibrations can be greatly reduced by tweaking and torqueing certain nuts and bolts like handlebar mounting, knuckle guard mounting and crash bar mounting. By tweaking, I do not mean making it more tight as at times we might have to loosen it to get to the right torque. This is something experimented over time and over ride, and also needs revisiting to keep the vibrations in check.

[vzvish91]

Originally Posted by nasirkaka

By tweaking, I do not mean making it more tight as at times we might have to loosen it to get to the right torque.

Wouldn't this be a safety hazard?

[rishi.roger]

Guys, those visiting the service center - could you please share the price and availability of the Rear View Mirrors ? Also if they are 10mm or 8mm wrt thread size ? I would like to use them on my H450.

[nasirkaka]

Originally Posted by vzvish91

Wouldn't this be a safety hazard?

Not at all. Most of the time, we and our mechanics are used to over-tightening of nuts and bolts which can amplify vibrations and resonance. What I mean is correct torque-ing of the hardwares and not keeping it loose. This is a self excercise and requires some trial and error and over time, we get a hang of it. Helps greatly with managing vibrations.

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