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@jameshuffman804 You might need to find a steeper hill to descend like I did .. new topspeed record ua-cam.com/users/shorts-reyOdiBdi8

Definately a beautiful place to adventure in 😁

@nassauguy48 It was not a comfortable feeling and our heart rate did peak a bit! The handlers said we would be fine ... gotta believe in something I guess lol 😆

JCBro2014 We would just be a snack! It is hard for the brain to process how big these cats are when you see them for real ... big cats have huge teeth and this one was a little grumpy because apparently it wanted a swim ... "Let it bloody swim then", I told the handler ... duh! 😁

@HTHAMMACK1 It certainly felt like it too! Amazing to see these big cats up close .... once! 😁

@georgebella6878 hi there... we are roughly a 150kg (330 Pound) package deal and I'm a cuddly 2/3 of that "situation" 🤣

@@AdventuringNZ Haiii, About the same ratio as my wife and I , 95kg + 45kg. Really thinking about the KTM 390, as an expat living in Indonesia, very hard to get any bike here more than a 125. lol I see alot of KTM 390s for sale so i think i am going to get one, now i see you guys have no issues with the suspension.. Cheers pal..

@irock5758 thanks for the praise and good on your wife for getting into riding. We haven't had much time to make progress recently but there islight at the end of the tunnel so Juliet will be into it again. What part of the world are you?

And when we did it, the road was said to be in great shape". I'd recommend checking in with Adventure Riding New Zealand Facebook page for the latest conditions. Someone in the group will know 😃

Glad you enjoyed the video and I bet you are super excited to get going on yours. As for smoothness of the engine, it's really smooth and especially now I have put a 14 tooth sprocket on she cruises along beautifully at low speed without compromising highway speeds. My wife says the pillion seat is more comfortable than our GS800 was. Hope this is helpful. I love this bike 😁

@@AdventuringNZ thanks a lot. Yes I test ride it and really enjoy the engine and the frame behaviour. I'm glade the low revs does not bother you as much and you got around to it. There is still a drawback that others report it's the heat coming from the engine. Is this something that somtimes get on your nerves or that you can live with? Thanks

@lewiss66 The heat thing some people whinge about is not a big deal for me in our climate, and I have only really noticed it when sationary after sustained highway speeds. I do choose my lighter summer socks when warm day riding as I have Mid-calf-length SIDI Adventure boots ... which get hot anyways. Some say the CAT Delete kit helps with the heat and I'm going to get the dealer to do that next service - while they have the skidplate off - just because I also hear it makes a little more power and makes the stock muffler sound better.

@@AdventuringNZ Yes, you raised a point . The decat will help. It's what I did on my G650Xcountry for adv prep. Other than that others told me that this engine has a high compression ratio (13.5 : 1) compared with other bikes like the transalp (11:1) for ex. (But the 750 has some bad design like its a pain to replace the air filter ans don't like the frame) So that compression ratio would make it run hotter I guess. As long as you ride it slow that would not impact too much in summer. There is the 990 ktm coming with a bigger engine oil tank that could lower the eat a bit but don't expect much reduction in compression ratio. It's a KTM ready to race!

@markuspannagger386 .. many thanks! 😀

@tractorfactor660 .. it is a great place to ride. We are hoping to get down to the South Island soonish ourselves. That's where the real andventuring starts ... well, that's what the "mainlanders" say 😉

@genelovisone1880 - Comfort was not an issue with regard to "seat hardness" but it would be fare to say that there is limited room to spare - and we banged helmets more than usual - because I'm not the smallest guy. We felt that for short adventures and exploring, no problem at all. For a long day out, Juliet would need quite a few rest stops. Definately not a show stopper! Hope this helps 😀

@b00tysauce Thanks for commenting. We used the KTM Lowering Kit and had the shop fit it.

@HighlandFace94 Thanks!

@danielpredsox Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It really does surprise me how capable they are! .. and fun! 😎

@MrWhitelightning73 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😀

True. I was actually very happy with it. I had no idea the speedo had 3 digits 🙃

I've recently moved to the KTM890 Adventure as my wife has taken over my 390. That is my story and I'm sticking to it lol. We needed a 2UP bike in the family and I really have enjoyed the KTM, so Bye Bye GS and hello 890 😀 also no regrets so far.

@@AdventuringNZ The 890 is too big for you.

@kalnwi2023 It's fine thanks.

@CatDad1971 Thanks for commenting and yes we are lucky to live where we do. Loose rock and gravel doesn't seem to be a problem. We've gone 2UP up some quite difficult tracks and all good. The great thing about this bike is you can go highway speeds all day long and then ride up some rough stuff as well. We've been to BC Canada and loved - can't wait to go back! Happy riding 😀

I cruise on the flat at around 85-90km/hr depending on the wind. For me, it will not hold 100km/hr unless it is a pretty steep hill 😀

@@AdventuringNZ Thank you for the info!

@LenaScott-numoto1 The little CT125s are great fun exploring bikes and supper fun to ride. Helps Juliet build up her motorbike confidence too. Her lowered 390 is much easier to reach the ground now and we've taken it out for another park ride (video coming soon 😉) but somedays it just feels like a postie bike day LOL! My 890 has just been in for it's 1000km service and I've added a bit more bling. Love the bike .. haven't really filmed it yet as I'm just enjoying the ride too much. Thanks for commenting! 😀

That’s fantastic! I understand about building more confidence too, I have a dual sport, a Yamaha XT-250 to help me build my confidence up as well. It would be so much fun to have a couple of those little CT125s too 😂. My husband can’t wait to get his 890, he also has a 390 as well. Your videos are fun, look forward to more of them 😊

Hi, can I ask what set up you have for your GoPro microphone, chin mount and camera? Great videos, great sound and great fun! I`m down in Hawkes bay and waiting until may for my ct125 to turn up 😊 I can’t wait!! Your videos are satisfying my ct needs so thank you for that.

@EvoRidess hey thanks for commenting. We're down in Central HB. I have a GoPro 10 and a GoPro11 atm which are mounted with a @chinmounts.com for my LS2 lid and @motomounts.co.nz one for my Shoei. The mic audio is a Purple Panda Lavaila Kit from Amazon. I have heard the GoPro12 will bluetooth to cardo intercom ... don't quote me on that as it may just be just my wishful thinking lol. The other thing you need is the Gopro Media mod kit so you can get the audio out from the GroPro mic. You can also plug in an external USB power source. The mod kit is pretty useful off the helmet too as the mic is quite good. Only downside is the media mod kit is it not waterproof and it does seem to drain the battery quicker than without it We love exploring on our CTs ... we might even cross paths being "East Costers" too 😁

@@AdventuringNZ I’ll make a few purchases this week! Thanks for the recommendations 👌🏻 if you ever venture down to Hastings/napier way let me know and we could maybe find a nice trail around the back of the bay! I’ll keep you posted when the the CT arrives, should be mid/end of May when they arrive 🙂 really looking forward to some winter fun and mud!

@arcadegamesify The vibrations never really bothered me as I rolled her out on TKC80s from the get go for more off road adventuring, so I expected to feel the road. Still felt fine for some longer rides I did on Tarmac and unsealled roads. I'm on the heavy side so maybe I soaked up the bumps somewhat LOL! It's now the wife's bike and as she is low speed learning on side roads etc so not really noticable for her [yet] either.

@LenaScott-numoto1 Thanks for your positive comments. Juliet is 5 Foot 4 inches (163cm) and has found lowering the 390 did make help alot! Ella is about the same height and has now decided to lower her one too. We also put in a 14 tooth sprocket on the front of Juliet's so it would chug along at lower speeds better. A great all round bike for sure 😀

Sure do! They are probably feeling a bit neglected atm but still very much a part of the "family" 😆

@@AdventuringNZ I'll let you know when we head over to Clements Mill. I'm keen to spend a day exploring. 🙂

We had heard that they were good but had no idea just how good until we got one. Thanks for commenting 🙂

Enjoy!

@Hutchie211 Let me tell you about the lady with the white helmet. She happens to be my wife, Juliet. Now, don't let her small stature fool you, because she recently took my KTM 390 without any hesitation, which led me to buy another KTM just so I could continue to ride. That's the story I'm sticking to! 😉 But in all seriousness, your positive comments not only made her smile but also boosted her confidence. So, I want to extend my gratitude to you, kind sir!

@@AdventuringNZ Phew, glad I was complimentary then. The wee ktm is a brilliant bike, far better than any of the competiitors in the smaller cc adv market.

@AdventuringNZ What tires is she running on the 390?

@rzritis they are Continental TKC 80s - put them when we rolled the bike out of the dealership 😀

But then my Kevlar-lined jeans might get caught in the chain 😉

@banditoo7 Thanks Tony! Learning on all fronts as I go .. appreciate your comments 😎

@ianrobinson9792 Thanks Ian - was quite surprised I managed to film what I did in that weather.

@pucknhusker9426 Thanks for commenting! That side of the hill is always great to explor. We were surprised about the history of Ohura etc. Never realised it was such a hive of activity in it's day :-D

Haha. My passenger would have punched my kidney to a pulp 🙃

@jonomasonILoveU Don't we all LOL!

@@AdventuringNZ yep I was looking at trading my 22 390Duke on the new 24 390 sw, what do think about the new model?

@mattbarker3789 YES! We need to .. found some new local CT125 attractions to share soon too ... thanks for commenting 😀

@meuhey Yes she is as standard as she comes in that regard and only travelled 800km total all up so far. We usually cruise on the flat, between 85 and 90-ish km/hr and are heavily impacted by the slope of the hill and the direction of the wind... but so much fun 😀

@christopherjongte865 Thanks for taking the time to comment. I am definately enjoying it and I'm also finding it perfectly capable on the tarseal roads as well as shingle. We even had a 60KM 2UP outing a few days ago day - with my Wife on back - and it felt like it wasn't too bad at all.

@wildflower7574 I just kept an eye on the Rev Meter and when I saw it flash during the run-in period, I just buttoned off. Was not a big deal as I had no intension of thrashing it to death. Thanks fro dropping a comment. Hope you get as much fun outta yours as I do outta mine 😀

Was one of the best days out on the GS we have had. We live about 1hr south of there and I had never been on 90% of the roads we covered. Love it wet or dry 😎

@tomg6284 My butt-skin must be pretty thick as it doesn't bother me at all LOL

@zefautino We love exploring on our bikes together. No trouble at all to spend a relaxing day putting around on our CT125s together. That's why we bought them 😀

@advinjapan Thanks for commenting ... great motivation to make some more. Busy busy atm but I too am looking at testing my KTM390's limits soon as poss. Definately a great machine to improve skills on. I'm positive it's helping me get better every ride.

It is in the north island of New Zealand.

That is a very cold temperature and you have a long wait before you can ride your new bike. We can ride all year in New Zealand.

As hard as she'd go! LOL!

@advjapan9849 .. haha! Love that sign. Thanks for commenting

@curtispaull8743 .. Hey hope you find as much joy riding it as I do ... try joining the Adventure Riding New Zealand facebook group if you haven't already: facebook.com/groups/AdventureRidingNZ I often see wellington rider/ride posts there. Really really good group to follow for when I can't get out and ride as much as I want myself.

@martyng9379 Good on you! My Brother N Law has a 890 and has ridden my 390. He found it a great fun little ride 😀. I'm keeping the GS800Adventure for 2 up touring but when I'm on my own, I think it'll be the KTM390 all day long!

@sdefiel3719 I only had a couple of hundred KMs on the bike for this video. To me it seemed like the Rev Indicator just flashed (a warning) if I over reved but didn'y actually "rev limit". Soon as the service light came on the Rev Indicator stopped flashing when revs exceeded 6K.

@c.a.marsupial.1282 LOL! Cycle Shorts might do the trick [Jokes] The 390 adventure's seat is not a problem for me but I do have a wee bit of extra padding 😀

Air Hawk inflatable seat pad.

@SVSky Perfect timing to ask Father (or Mother) Christmas! These are such a fun bike. I use mine almost daily to get groceries but they might not quite give you the same andrenaline fix that hang gliding does 😉

@emanuelvargas7862 Hemos actualizado la CT125 a "neumáticos de aventura" con un poco más de agarre. Tenemos suerte de que las motos estén tan cerca del suelo, así que las caídas no duelen demasiado... I used Google Translate so I hope this makes sense 😎