A KTM 390 Adventure - Pannier Rack Options and Value

In this video I will tell your where you can purchase an inexpensive tail rack and pannier racks for your KTM 390 Adventure. Since the bikes hit the India market a year before North America companies there had a chance to start making aftermarket parts. Luggage options that I was interested in for this bike did not seem readily available so with a little research I found the company Zana International out of India. I was able to order the tail rack and pannier racks with a three week delivery time. I show the installation of the pannier racks in this video. You can find these items at the following link.
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[@zanamotorcycles3340]

Hi Matt. Awesome work. A very helpful video mate.we do have a full instructions manual as a part of our kit. Also we do share the complete installation via a video that can be shared for all future clients. Ride safe

[@AlexMcNaught]

I just got the same parts plus some others.. FYI no instructions came with it.. so I'm watching Matt here with this great guide and will do one as well so more info is out there to help others know the steps..

[@essayprec]

Hi I’m trying to purchase these items from the states and I’m having trouble making payment

[@AlexMcNaught]

@@essayprec I had the same problems.. they don't accept international cards.. they sent me a paypal link I could use when I asked and that worked fine.. delivery was quick too.. but India is having a lot of problems right now so goodness knows

[@zanamotorcycles3340]

@Jeff Essay hi. Thanks for writing in. To order ZANA parts kindly email us on [e-mail] will be happy to assist you with your order. Many thanks.

[@zanamotorcycles3340]

@@essayprec hi kindly email us on [e-mail] for all international orders. These days shipping times from INDIA are a bit high as lots of facilities are under staffed. We appreciate your patience and wish for your good health and safety.

[@owenregan4513]

Hi Matt, I finally took the plunge on the strength of this video! You made the install look really simple, or maybe I'm simple, as I had a bit of trouble. Had to elongate two holes on the rack and fumble with the pannier rack, but yeah it is exactly as you said it would be. I will strengthen the panniers like you suggested in a later video, makes a lot of sense. I would hope to eventually mount a fuel/water cell on the pannier rack

[@jacknimble1]

Just installed mine a few days ago. Decent quality for $150ish shipped. Only took a couple weeks to get. They now take credit cards on their website.

[@advmatt]

Good to know they take credit cards now. Considering the abuse I put these through they held up well. The racks are starting to show some wear, but that is to be expected. I still say they are great value.

[@LCARSADV]

Great video, thanks man!

[@Roadghost88]

Important to note that those side reflectors are required by law in North America. They are there to make your bike visible from the side at night. You are required to have red at the back and yellow at the front. If you get struck from the side your insurance company could give you a hard time and you may be found partially at fault. Just a heads-up.

[@advmatt]

Thanks for the heads up, I usually add reflective stickers that wont get covered up by luggage. It is good to note what the law requires. Thanks again.

[@chriscord7060]

Thanks!

[@chucklesthefireguy5356]

I'd love too see how you fastened your Wolfman bags to these side racks. They seem too squatty, but if not, I'm considering these..

[@advmatt]

If you send me an email to [e-mail] I will send you some pictures of how I mounted the bags. I am away from my bike for a few weeks.

[@johndibari9760]

Thanks for the videos, Matt. Several questions... Do you have a sense of how much the pannier rack weighs? How much weight each side of the rack can hold? Could I jury-rig a way to attach my SW-Motech Trax panniers to the rack or will the right size pannier hit the tailpipe when the suspension is compressed? Will the tailpipe be situated "inside" whatever panniers one puts on the racks? What are the outside dimensions of the "rectangle" that makes each side rack? Thanks a ton for posting the videos and for the information!

[@advmatt]

Hey John. Let me see how well I can answer your questions. I don't know how much the racks weigh, I would be guessing, but maybe 15lbs. I don't know how much weight they can hold. The website was very specific about not mounting aluminum panniers. With that said, I used some velcro strapping and wound it up from the pannier rack to the tail rack to add some bracing to increase the load capacity and anchor the panniers off of the tail rack. I just mounted the Givi Canyon softbags to the rack. They approximately 27 liters with an external 8 liter pouch. I plan to load about 20 pounds on each side. The tail pipe comes right to the bottom of the bag without touching. The tailpipe and rack will not move when the rear wheel moves through its travel, so no worries about wheel travel. The tailpipe on my bag ends right at the front right corner of the softbag. The outside dimesions of the rack are 6 1/2" tall by 12" wide, but it is more of a rhomboid shape. I think if you anchor the pannier to the tail rack then you may be able to use your SW-Motech panniers, but you may want to take it easy offroad. Just my thoughts. Thanks for watching.

[@k.v.w68]

Hey, I enjoy your videos and am thinking about the 390 as an additional bike, what is it like cruising down the highway at say 65-70 , will it do that okay or am I going to feel like I am rapping out too much , I would do the other screen and risers too like you have done . I have watched a lot of videos of these but haven't seen much on cruising with it . I would maybe replace a Honda XR650L, they are not much on cruising but great in other areas , Thanks

[@advmatt]

This bike is perfectly happy running at 65 to 70 mph. The engine is around 6k rpms. I have another video planned to talk about how this bike rides on the road. I have to re-film it. This bike is really fun to ride.

[@k.v.w68]

@@advmatt Thanks for the reply Matt, I am hoping to get to a dealer soon to sit on one , They look like fun and like a lot of bike for the dollars, I wouldn't want heavy .

[@peterssemaganda3526]

Love the pannier upgrade send me Agoof picture of it

[@luciano136]

Are you still sporting the Zana pannier rack? I decided to order a set; I like that they are compatible with my Tusk top rack since it mounts from underneath. Gives some more luggage options for a little over 100 bucks.

[@advmatt]

I am stilling using the racks, but after 20k hard miles they have bent a little under the load. They worked for me.

[@luciano136]

@@advmatt Awesome! I'll probably use them with some light luggage on the Kriega OS base since I have two of their overlander bags already.

[@luciano136]

@@advmatt Just got the rack. Shipped fast but some test fitting shows the arm connecting to the exhaust is definitely too long; I'll probably have to drill out the hole a bit. The other side is slightly long as well but probably doable to fit without modification.

[@advmatt]

@@luciano136 I had to fit everything loose to get it to go together as well.

[@luciano136]

@@advmatt Yea, I think I can get away with the one side fitting it loosely but the exhaust side seems too misaligned; I'll have to enlarge the hole for it to fit. UPDATE: drilling it out did the job :). I'll let it settle and re-tighten with loctite tomorrow.

[@dirkpeelman]

Recently a pannier rack is available at www.givi.it/my-motorcycle/bike/ktm/390-adventure-20 Compatible with a lot of Givi panniers like this: www.givi.it/my-motorcycle/product/ktm/390-adventure-20/sidecase/dlm30-trekker-dolomiti

[@advmatt]

Sorry for the late reply. I just saw your message. Thanks for the links. The Givi racks look pretty good. The Givi racks look like they can handle more weight than the Zana ones. May be a good option in the future if I have trouble with what I mounted. Price doesn't look too bad either.

[@mrtinatom]

I'm not sure, looking at time 7:59, but it looks to me like you can mount the bracket with reflectors back on but with reflector bracket in reverse. Just a thought??

[@advmatt]

You could reverse the reflector bracket. I have some red reflective tape I use on the back of my backs I will add later.

[@andrewtreloar7389]

G'day Matt. So, a year on from the original purchase of the racks, and some really decent miles on the bike, how do the racks stack up for longevity? Did you bend them or have any issues with them?

[@advmatt]

Well, the racks served thier purpose but over the past two years the bracket under the seat has bent down and is sagging. The heavily loaded offroad use tested them. I think they have exceeded their service life. I am looking for something else now.

[@Atisvalan]

Very good, have you had any problem with the payment / shipping of the product? And how expensive have the shipping been. I am trying to make the purchase for Spain but it won't let me. Any suggestion? form of payment made? Good job

[@advmatt]

Payments are made through PayPal. Contact Zana first. Shipping took 3 weeks and was included in the price. I paid $214 USD for tail rack and luggage rack.

[@SBMotoZ]

Considering getting this Is it still holding up? Which soft bags did you use with this! Thanks for the great Vids !!! 😎👍

[@advmatt]

I just did an update video on the racks a few weeks ago. The pannier racks dont hold a lot of weight but it can be overcome. I am switching to some new soft bags. I had to change. I am installing the Tusk Pilot bags. I havent used them yet so I dont have an opinion worth sharing.

[@slhesten]

Hi Matt, What kind and size of saddle bags and tail bag can you put on your Zana saddle stays and tail rack? I'm wonder what is the maximum size saddle bag that can be used? Why? For camping trips, I would like to carry my tent, sleeping back, cooking stuff, etc.... can all of this be packed on the KTM 390 Adventure? Perhaps you can show us? Thanks!

[@advmatt]

Great question. I was using a giant loop great basin bag but I want something else. I haven't decided yet but I think the Nelson Rigg Sierra will fit. I have used those before and liked them. I will let you know in a few months.

[@kamwamutrymbai8644]

From India - try for hyperrider.co.in they made sturdy top rack and panniers rack that you can attach aluminium pannier like himalayan panniers. I'm not sure about international shipping. Also, check for lluvia upcoming accessories for ktm 390 adv

[@advmatt]

Thanks I will take look.

[@chriscord7060]

Where did you get your added windscreen for your 390?

[@advmatt]

I purchased it from Amazon. Here is a link: amzn.to/3H84Gia

[@CPT_IDPS]

I have hit the subscribe button

[@Airfruit]

How do you like the tkc70 rock on the rear? Stock 130 size? Thanks!

[@advmatt]

Love the tire. Sticks to the road and is great offroad. It dug through rock fields with little issues. It is a great compromise between on and offroad. It is the stock size. I plan to do a review of it after I have about 4k miles on it.

[@liskedr]

Matt, can you give me the dimensions of the square section of the racks. I’m in the process of ordering the Zana panniers and planning to embed the pelican ruck r60’s into the backside of the racks like the givi tool holders and the dimensions are 11.14" x 6.86" x 3.88". I think it is close judging from your video. Should fit flush inside the rack according to my calculations, without intruding on the tire flexion and still have exterior side to support choice of soft panniers (35L tusk in my case).

[@advmatt]

The rack size is 6 1/2" tall by 12" wide but it is not a rectangular shape, if you look at the video you will see the shape. I want to try the Tusk soft luggage, it looks really good. Hope this helps, if not, let me know and I can try to get better measurements. Cheers.

[@liskedr]

Read through the comments more closely and noticed you mentioned 12”x6.5” on the square section. I will just break out the dremel to get the dimensions I need. Will post to show the results. The pelican ruck r60 should be easily modified to sit flush and carry flat repair on one side and medical kit on the other. Super stoked!!

[@advmatt]

Cool, look forward to seeing what you put together.

[@chucklesthefireguy5356]

If you change out/upgrade, I'd consider buying these side & tail racks from you.

[@advmatt]

I am keeping the tail rack and the pannier rack is bent from being overloaded. See other comments.

[@owenregan1]

Hi Matt, I tried to use the link you provided here in Australia and it said they would not accept international credit cards, how did you pay?

[@T_Mike]

Hey Owen, if you watch till the end of the vid he explains that they dont accept international credit cards and that he ended up using PayPal after communicating with them... hope thats helps

[@owenregan1]

@@T_Mike Hi, thank you for the quick response. I contacted them through messenger, and I was surprised that they actually got back to me so soon also. Anyway they basically said they weren't trading internationally until after some holidays, not sure what holidays they celebrate in India though. The prices are unbelievable especially compared to Australia, they sell their goods for about a 3rd of what I would pay here!

[@jkpinpdx]

I wonder if you had them spayed professionally with some Rhino bed liner spray if they would protect/grip your luggage better? 🧐

[@advmatt]

I am sure the racks would grab much better and be better protected too.

[@siddharthsinghvirdi7881]

What's that windshield ...you've installed

[@advmatt]

Givi, I covered the installation in another video.

[@siddharthsinghvirdi7881]

@@advmatt thanks mate

[@Krisz85]

Hi, how many miles has on your bike?🙂

[@advmatt]

Just short of 2500.

[@davidsnipes7297]

Will this bike make a trip on the SoCal BDR?

[@advmatt]

Better than any heavy ADV bike. I tried doing the CABDR on a F800GS, didnt go well. I think I could do better on this bike.

[@davidsnipes7297]

@@advmatt yes, I watched the video with the F800... give it a go with the Ktm.

[@advmatt]

Cool. Planning on it, just not sure when.

[@650nelson]

I tried ordering from Zana international, it has been one email after another stating that they need my international contact number....what is that? Three weeks now and they haven't even sent it yet. Thumbs down to this company!

[@advmatt]

I dont know if this will be helpful but Zana has left a comment here on this video. Maybe try to contact them through KZbin and their sales email. I know it's not what you want to do after already spending a lot of time trying to figure things out, but it's worth a try.

[@claires7279]

And....Someone's walking through the gravel!