Lowering a Short Rider's 2022 KTM 390 Adventure did make it better!

We lowered Juliet's 2022 KTM 390 Adventure and yes, it did made it better! Juliet rode it adventuring on the fire break track alongside State highway 5, Taupo to Napier.
We also had along with us, Ella on her brand new KTM390 Adventure - this was her very first real ride - and John was riding his recently acquired GS 800 Adventure.
You may even get a glimpse of my brand spanking new 2023 KTM890 Adventure. More about my new bike later 😉
We hope you enjoy our learners' learning without the stress of being in traffic and you can see for yourselves how the lowered KTM390 fits a 5 ft 4 in. rider. Perfect!

[@Hutchie2112]

That's a great way to learn, away from traffic and getting much more feel for balance, braking and accelerating. The lady with the black jacket and white helmet looks really good on the bike, like she's been riding a while.
Cool video.

[@AdventuringNZ]

@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!

[@Hutchie2112]

@@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.

[@rzritis]

@AdventuringNZ What tires is she running on the 390?

[@AdventuringNZ]

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

[@LenaScott-numoto1]

Love that these ladies are riding a KTM 390 Adventure. I have one also and am vertically challenged. I tried riding it with sliding off to the side and putting one foot on the ground when stopping, ugh, pretty nerve racking and scary so I’m going to have mine lowered too. How tall is Juliet and Ella? Thanks, looks like so much fun!

[@AdventuringNZ]

@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 😀

[@b00tysauce]

Good to know that worked for her. Did you use the KTM Lowering Kit that lowers it by 25mm or some other method?

[@AdventuringNZ]

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