That low seat height and clever weight distribution comes into its own once off tarmac and it’s a hoot. Mr Squiggle was out and about again. 2019 KTM 790 Adventure. Why I like the 790 Adventure:ADJUSTMENT 3 3 RAZOR SHOCK ABSORBER Rebound damping:-Bottom Adjuster Wheel:- 32 clicks adjustment range. All settings should be made from the fully closed (Clockwise Position). Spring preload:- Adjust with collars on the main spring. To adjust, unscrew the top collar (anticlockwise). Then turn the bottom collar to the needed preload (1 turn = 1 Right from the beginning, I was acutely aware the R model seat height of 34.6 inches was going to be borderline too tall for my 28-inch inseam and I’d have to adjust the seat or my riding ability to handle it comfortably. The photo below shows how I wouldn’t be able to touch at all while sitting flat on the R model seat. That’s why Forgét added touches like the KTM PowerParts Heated Seat to his adventure bike. It uses 3D mesh foam and a built-in tunnel form to improve comfort, mimics the look and feel of the stock seat, retains the height-adjustment feature, and adds three levels of heating and quick warm up times. (MSRP $209) The new 2023 KTM 790 ADVENTURE is a motorcycle with adventurous capabilities but also friendly to ride around town, and it is very similar to the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure. The model has up to 200mm of suspension travel, an accessible 840mm seat height, a low fender and a 20 liter fuel tank.
The single piece seat enhances offroad riding ergonomics, easing the transition from sitting to standing. The seats that were developed for the KTM 790 ADVENTURE & KTM 790 ADVENTURE R can also be installed to reduce the ride height, enhance comfort, or purely for personal taste.
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