Group test: KTM 390 Adventure vs BMW G310 GS vs Honda CB500X

Small adventure motorcycles are the new in thing, even here in South Africa where bigger is traditionally better. The big players are noticing this trend too which explains why Honda SA have now thrown the CB500X into the fray. But does it match up to the already established small adventure titans? Donovan, Skinny and Vincent gathered together the Honda CB500X with the KTM 390 Adventure (spoked wheels) and the BMW G310 GS Rallye to see what's what.

[karlsonmackay]

This was one of the most entertaining & informative reviews on YouTube regarding these 3 choices 👏🏼👏🏼

[ronladuke]

Adventure bikes are ridden 90 percent on paved roads and the Honda would be superior, also if you want to keep your bike for years and put many trouble free miles on the Honda is a no brainer, they are built to last!

[Saffa_Biker]

I love that I’ve found this channel. Reason why is because I’ve been in England for 3 years and just haven’t found biker channels that I can understand the people😂 until today

[philipmouton]

This video really gives me those old Top Gear vibes. i dont mean production wise, but character and feel. If the Top Gear gents were south african bikers, this would have been their show. You guys are doing an amazing job. Keep up the good work

[DusterDiesel]

Do you guys ever consider cost-of-ownership. One of the key considerations when purchasing yet seems no one mentions it anymore. Why?

[ljoelmchanley]

These 3 ADV's each draw a different audience with different roles to fill. BMW and KTM for those lucky enough to have lots of off road opportunities in their stomping ground, the Honda for those bound mostly to pavement and great for back-road touring.

[stardave]

The lack of electronics is more appealing to me.

[kishurnashx]

Honda cb500x. Its great bike. Love my cb500x

[grtbgf]

Honda is easily the best road bike out of the three. Seamless touring machine. And it's a Honda- reliable and cheap to maintain. I was tempted to buy the KTM but unfortunately the lack of dealerships near me, reliability issues and the single cylinder character drew me off. Who needs quickshifter and that much tech on a 390 cc thumper bike.. Anyway, great review guys- very fun.

[er]

In India we are getting a stripped down version of the 390 adv, called 390 adv x, it will not get tft display, quickshifter/autoblipper, cornering abs, traction control, also the Metzeller Tourance are gone, and it is cheaper by $900. What do you think about that?

[spotthedogg]

Versys 300X is the glaring omission. 😊

[antongoransson]

This was a great video! If you could get some better mics for outside use or perhaps just make the voices a bit louder and compressed this would be a 10/10 quality show!

[jayschmahl]

Just bought a new 2022 KTM 390 Adventure and paid $5, 700 for her. I love it! Maybe someday I'll go for a KLR or 890 Adventure R, but this lightweight 390 is so much fun. To anyone on the fence about one, buy it and have the time of your life!

[maelman]

For this video test run, I will choose Honda CB500X.

[loucee]

The most entertaining motorcycle reviews on YouTube, bar none!

[eddiejaoude]

Great video! Full of information and very funny! When is the next video coming out?

[SirBalageG]

this was the review I needed, but I miss a touring test, as you'll spend 90% of the time on tarmac with these bikes, but still the best comparison

[danielprinsloo]

WHAT ABOUT THE SUZUKI V STROM 250 SX ????

[daddystu]

Excellent review guys - one of the most useful formats i've seen. Thanks. Also - Skinny sounds like the girl from Die Antwoord :)

[marknicholson]

Great fun video guys and gal. I laughed out loud at Domenic's role reversals