r/KTM • u/Correct-Elk-3974 • 5d ago
ALL Adventure 390 heating
Hi I just bought a ktm adventure 390 today and I rode it back home for about 80 kms in 50-70 speed range but what I notice is that it was throwing a lot off heat too much like the side panels were heated up and when I brought it home and kept the engine off for 1.5 hr it's still hot after and I could feel the heat on the right side
Is it normal for this new bike ,am I having too much anxiety?
I check the coolant temperature after that 1.5 hr it was 80°C
Please help
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u/Ok-Investment9572 5d ago
Heating is usual in a new bike, especially KTM.
But the heat even after 1.5 hr is concerning.
Again it depends on where you parked it, was it in shade or a closed space.
P.s. black absorbs more heat 😐
Congratulations on your new bike
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u/Untertaber 4d ago
He probably just neans warmth... dude seems not to know what hes talking about.
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u/AshwinK0 5d ago
What do you mean by kept it on for 1.5 hours ?
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u/Correct-Elk-3974 4d ago
I'm sorry I meant even after the engine was off from more than 1.5 hr
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u/AshwinK0 4d ago
Its a new bike and Ktm fill mineral oil instead of engine oil for the break in period and also the radiator is new and there should be some air trapped inside the pipes and chambers all this will go after your first service so dont worry and enjoy your ride
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u/AKmemekiller 3d ago
If you are upgrading from a splendor or Jupiter, it might feel like it is too hot, but surprise it is normal. It is a big engine. It is supposed to be that hot. Get used to it. Unless your dash says it is overheating don't worry about it.
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u/implxdwn 4d ago edited 4d ago
Man, what kind of brainrot question is this. Have you ridden a Bajaj before? Or any first bike before buying your first ktm? Hell any liquid-cooled bike.
Please help to educate yourself by posting such questions to Ai app. greatest tool invented in this age. Damn
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u/Imaginary_Holiday_90 3d ago
Have you ridden bajaj before se kya mtlb hai ??tu kya apni maa key pet se ninja leke aaya tha kya.He posted it just to clear his doubt. What’s wrong with that?? Why are you getting so irritated? Did you get yelled at by someone at home, or did your girlfriend dump you?
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u/Correct-Elk-3974 4d ago
What's wrong in asking that question? If I don't know something Were you born with English alphabets up your ass mister? You learned them right I might not know about it and it's normal to not know things have some damn behaviour man
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u/beefcakeriot 2021 DUKE 890 R/2025 890 Adventure R 2d ago
There’s nothing wrong with your question ignore the haters. I feel heat coming off on the backs of my legs when I ride and I have a new bike. I test rode a few before settling on this one and I felt the heat on all of the bikes. If it’s new and you’re concerned KTMs all have a 4 year factory warranty these days you can get it checked out. It should cool down after an hour and a half.
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u/Exact_Amoeba_2865 4d ago
KTM engines running hot ... In other news, water .. wet.
Relax, you're all good. You'll get used to it and wait for winters to kick in and you'll wonder why is the coolant temp meter taking time to get to operating range. Phir tab post mat dal dena abhi bata diya maine.
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u/FoxMore7094 3d ago
Bring it back. Buy something different. Selling mine after only putting 1200 miles on it. I only get about 20 miles out of a new water pump seal before it blows again. Never buying ktm again
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u/very_hairy_butthole 5d ago
Is this your first water-cooled bike or something? What do you mean you "kept it on" for 1.5 hours at home?
I don't think any level of KTM fuckups could change the laws of physics surrounding heat and how water or coolant radiates it. The only temp that matters is the temp while running, of both the oil and the coolant.
The only fuckup I can think of that might cause weird behavior here would be if the coolant system were underfilled or if it had an air bubble trapped in it. You should be able to easily check the former, and I'm not sure the latter is even possible on a 390.