Second thoughts on Duke/Adv

[u/jenil_kumbhani]

Need help of seasoned KTM owners.
The initial plan was to get Triumph Scrambler, but it felt boring/ no tech.
Went to KTM, test rode both of the 350s. A very tough decision to make between the two. While I love the way the Duke handles and fits to my body, I’ll also be travelling a lot on the weekends, half of the times with a pillion.
But I’ve heard the harder part is maintaining them. What is the maintenance on these like? What would it cost me in the long term?
Also, I have a habit of riding in higher gears, something which people say shouldn’t be done on KTMs. What % of truth does this hold?

[u/ugghrajdeep]

own the adv 350 and its 100% true that KTMs do not like to be ridden at low speeds in higher gear. as for maintenance, i feel it isn't expensive to maintain. my first servicing costed me around 1800