KTM 250 Adventure Ownership Experience: Priyankar Chowdhury - From Attending To Leading KTM ProXP Rides

Every rider dreams of pushing limits, being more skilled and experienced and exploring new terrains with his bike. Such is the story of Priyankar, whose journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. From once being a participant in KTM Pro XP rides to now leading them in West Bengal and nearby states, his transformation is a testament to skill, passion, and relentless dedication. 

Start of Priyankar’s KTM Journey

Priyankar has had many bikes in the past and the KTM 250 Adventure is his 13th bike. On asking how and why he chose the 250 Adventure, he told us that his wife loved the KTM Adventure bikes and she asked him many times to test ride a KTM ADV to see if that can be his next bike. So, Priyankar borrowed one of his friend’s 250 Adventure and rode it for over 100km. That ride convinced him that the KTM 250 Adventure is the perfect bike for him and his needs. Finally, Priyankar took delivery of his ADV on 4th January 2024

Priyankar also mentioned, “Some of my friends suggested getting the 390 Adventure instead. But I felt I didn’t need that much power and since I mainly ride in the mountains, I believed the 250 Adventure would be perfect. My plan was to start with the 250 and later upgrade to the 390. Now that the new 2025 KTM 390 Adventure is here I am planning to get one soon.

Priyank also did the Ladakh Expedition on his KTM 250 Adventure. He was accompanied by 12 riders who rode from Kolkata to Ladakh, covering 8 high altitude passes in Ladakh including Umlingla, Khardungla, Zojila, Baralachala, Nurnula, Photila and more. They also sang the Indian national anthem on the highest motorable road in the world at Umlingla pass (19,024 feet). For which, Priyankar and his fellow riders have been recognised by the India Book of Records.

Journey from From Attending To Leading KTM ProXP Rides

Priyankar also talked about how he used to attend KTM rides at the start as a customer and later, got to join the KTM West Bengal team to lead the rides. Priyankar told us that he shared his profile, and experience with KTM and a few months later, he was appointed as an expert rider for KTM Pro XP rides. 

Priyankar told us that he supervises the events/rides and ensures everything runs smoothly. He said,  “It’s been a dream come true. I once attended KTM rides as a customer, and now I’m leading them. It’s an honor. And even with a 250 Adventure, I keep up with the 390s and lead the group.”

Talking about his 250 Adventure ownership experience Priyankar told us, “My KTM 250 Adventure has been fantastic. In one year, I’ve ridden 19,000km, all in the mountains. The 250 Adventure is an incredible bike—it has great power, handling, suspension, and braking. The ABS works beautifully, even at high speeds like 100-110kmph. The 200mm ground clearance is perfect for off-roading”

Priyankar and his fellow riders have already planned to upgrade to the new KTM 390 Adventure to make many more happy memories, and go on unforgettable adventures. If you are also interested in getting the new KTM 250 Adventure, or a 390 Adventure or some other KTM bike and become a part of the KTM riders community, then you can visit the KTM India page and explore which will be the best bike for you.