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KTM Adventure 250 vs Triumph Scrambler 350X - Owners, please share your long-term experience

I recently test rode both the KTM Adventure 250 and Triumph Scrambler 350X, and honestly, I liked both.

On the Adventure 250, I noticed some vibrations around 4.5k RPM, but after that it felt much smoother. I also noticed the bike pulling slightly to one side while riding. The showroom guy said it was because it was a test-ride bike and that the cone set needed replacement.

The Scrambler 350X felt really good to ride. The low-end torque is 🔥 and the bike felt more premium overall. I really liked the way it delivers power.

Now I am confused between the two, mainly because I want something that I can own for several years without worrying too much about maintenance.

Owners of either bike, please share your honest experience:

Which one has lower maintenance and service costs?

What is the real-world fuel efficiency you are getting in city and highway riding?

How comfortable is it for long rides/touring?

Any common issues or problems you have faced?

Any unexpected/extra maintenance costs?

How much do your regular services usually cost?

Any expensive parts that I should be aware of?

How is the service-centre experience?

Anything you wish you knew before buying?

I am not looking for just a buy this one answer. I would appreciate detailed ownership experiences from people actually own and use these bikes.

Thanks 🙏

Hey guys,

Need some help choosing between the CB350RS and V-Strom SX 250.

My usage will be:

70km daily college (Mon–Fri)

Almost Sunday I'll be doing 150–180 km rides.

I'm 175 cm, 54 kg.

I already have an old CI Bullet, so I'm not completely new to riding. But I hardly use it now because of the poor mileage (especially with E20 petrol) and it's becoming expensive to use as a daily commuter.

I test rode both bikes.

V-Strom SX:

The bike felt light, but the test ride bike didn't feel well maintained. The handlebar felt quite tight, especially during U-turns and slow-speed manoeuvres. The sales guy said the front tyre had low air pressure and that the test bike wasn't in the best condition. Later I sat on a brand new V-Strom inside the showroom, and the handlebar felt much smoother. So maybe the test bike was the issue.

CB350RS:

Really liked how smooth and refined it was. It also felt lighter than I expected. But for some reason it felt a bit underpowered to me. Maybe it's just me, I don't know.

Considering my usage, which one would you guys choose and why? I'd love to hear from owners or anyone who's ridden both.

Am not from Bangalore, I wanted to post this on r/ indianbikes, but for some reason it keeps getting deleted so that's why i posted here.

Thanks!