I Hate KTMs...So Why Did I Just Buy One? 2024 KTM 790 Adventure New Bike Day

I have gone on record multiple times as a KTM skeptic...so why would I go out and spend 11 grand on a 2024 KTM 790 Adventure? 2 reasons, really.

1. It's time to put my money where my mouth is. I can't continue to disparage a brand if I've never actually owned one of their motorcycles. So it's time to find out first hand if the KTM reliability concerns are overblown or not. Is the fact that it's a Chinese KTM going to make things even worse? The only way to find out is to buy one for myself and ride it.

2. With the new 2024 KTM 790 Adventure coming in at just under 11,000 dollars US, it becomes a very intriguing entry into what I'd consider a more "affordable" mid-size adventure bike. The price drop will mean way more people will be considering the new KTM 790 adventure and I owe it to the audience to get experience on one if I can so I can make informed recommendations.

On paper, the 2024 KTM 790 adventure is probably the most capable and well-equipped mid-size adventure bike available for around 10,000 dollars. I want to find out if it's worth the money.

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