KTM 390 Adventure - Suspension Upgrades and Accessories | All Details

[@akshaydiscover]

really you upgraded everything but not what needed except suspension and top rack everything else is waste of money and you didn't upgrade seat when I say touring seat which will cost you 20k and you still sitting on that seat wow

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

@akshaydiscover think I have travelled enough to say that I am fine with the seat. My bum is trained to endure the hardships and anyway the other is a rally seat, not a touring one. The build and structure itself is entirely to support better stance in rallies or MX, so please dont buy that for touring. Also just to note: for example, I desperately need a good action cam for vlogging but u may not need it, so it doesn't mean my purchase is waste. Thanks!

[@nawanglama7460]

I have the adventure 250 . Can I just change the bk shock and leave the front shock without extension.

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

@@nawanglama7460 hey, yes absolutely you can. It will slightly hamper your posture because this rear suspension is taller than the stock. You would be to ride at stiffer setting but it should work out.

[@nawanglama7460]

@@RoadhawkVlogs thnx a lot .

[@prabhakarganapathy9469]

Fantastic upgrades. Your language is good. I’m in US I would like to connect and talk about moto vlogging in India and latest developments. Cheers

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thank you very much! 😊🙏 Feel free to DM me on instagram, its the same name there.. Happy to help wherever I can 🤜🏻🤛🏻 Cheers!

[@virafbillimoria8324]

Love your front fender set up

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

My bike says "Thanks very much" 😜🙏

[@devwhoshoots9841]

Thankyou for making time for this I hope you are in good shape now all the best

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot bro! All flying now along with time at office 😂🥲🙏

[@RC-br1ps]

Awesome coverage. Superbly done video. No nonsense just good information I. E. Music, flashiness, etc.

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot bro! I strive to pass on less crap and more info.. after all only a matter of 10 mins 😁🙏

[@RC-br1ps]

@@RoadhawkVlogs, Indian news channels can/should learn a lot from your video.

[@dineshboopathipvb3962]

Would you recommend riding a pillion with hero xpulse suspension?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Absolutely, softer suspensions and quicker rebound helps pillion a great deal on soft off roads, just gotta keep the bike at a little space. Can vouch for it as have done many rides with pillion, long and short.

[@sanjudas8015]

bro how you fix the number plate? im also using givi windshield and adventure conquest headlight protector.. Can you please share the number plate clamp link?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Hey bro, no link as such. An awesome jugaad rather. DM me on insta, will send u the pic 🤘🏼

[@GauthamBhat7]

Did you have ecu remap done for exhaust add-on?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

No, ECU remapping wasn't required as its the exhaust for the same bike in a different forms. Its a slip on, so all u need is a clamp to fit on adventure and that's all.

[@ivonman5277]

Doesn't police bothers you for the exhaust change. The knuckle guards plastic are hard enough to take the beating when bike falls down bcoz i was thinking to take metal handguards By considering all the accessories now is the bike weight around 185 kg?

[@ivonman5277]

How is the seat comfort have you done any modification to the seat because I have sat on 411 Himalayan it was amazing.

[@gw2shibarashi674]

can u give us a link for the front suspesion and the rear plz ?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Hey, rear one is available at Hero Service centers. Its a straight fit. Front one is available with Asura Garage/Motosutra whichever is closer to you in case you are in bangalore. Unfortunately no link for either bro, otherwise it would be in the description already. 🙏

[@gw2shibarashi674]

@@RoadhawkVlogs hmmm are there on e bay or what brand are the front ones? Are they coming with the spacers?

[@chillystefan7601]

Hello there ! Your video is the most complete video about upgrades needed, and for me is a must upgrade to make on the 390 adventure. I would like to buy a ktm390 adventure in like a month or so, and if you are kind i will love to talk to you about what you have done to it, where did you buy it, and if the shops that you purchcesed it from will ship to Europe. Love your ideeas, love how you talk about your bike, like is not a machine, its your "best friend". Thank you for all the information provided here , and hope to probably keep in touch, after I buy my "best buddy" , the ktm390 adventure. PS. Do you advice me on grabing the spoked wheels, or just go with the cast ones ? Thank you în advance! Keep up the good job there, you are fantastic!!

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Hi Chilly, thanks a lot! Appreciate your kind words and glad it helped.. please feel free to dm me on insta, sure we can chat 🙏😁 most of my items are from Asura Garage and they do international shipping 🤘🏼

[@aditya8404]

Did the suspension upgrades also increase the seat hight?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Yes, it increased the height by ~3 inches. 2 from the front and 1 from the rear. Better ground clearance too.

[@FunScientifix]

Thumbnail, video flow, quality everything is high on this video 🔥👌 I'll use this video as a guide to slowly upgrade my own bike.

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot bro! Trying to be qualitative in this quantitive world 🥲🙏 Feel free to DM me too in case u need any other info🤘🏼

[@freeda__2007]

Crazy upgrades 💥

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot bro! Adding purpose to the bike bit by bit, just the last bit remains ☺️

[@shashankbharadwaj3091]

Subbed dude! Nice video! I recently got my ADV 390. This video is really helpful coz you have got all accessories in 1 video with the links appreciate the genuine effort! I am from Bangalore would love to ride with you sometime. Keep bringing such fab content!!

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot bro! 🙏 trying to bring some quality into the quantitative world! Glad the video helped and surely we should! Lets catch up on a ride 😁🤘🏼

[@vivekanandab720]

what was the cost in upgrading the suspension?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

It took 10K for front suspension upgrade and rear one is just a straight fit, so no upgrade there as such. Xpulse rear suspension costs around 6K.

[@virafbillimoria8324]

What's your seat height now after the suspension upgrades?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Around 910mm. The softer rear xpulse suspension sits a bit with the rider and further with luggage.

[@prabhurao-s7d]

How long will it take to modify front suspension from Asura garage is it open on weekends

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Hi, yes its open on saturday and sunday but extremely crowded, takes almost an entire day, so suggest u take a sick day at work if possible on week days 😂✌🏻

[@prabhurao-s7d]

@@RoadhawkVlogs I have KTM adv 250 so I called and asked Asura garage about the front suspension mod they said it is not possible to modify adv 250 front suspension so I need to source 390 front suspension then it will be modified and fitted it seems I am really disappointed 😞 not sure who can help me with existing front suspension mod in my adv 250

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Not sure bro.. suspensions are the same as 390.. I will check with Asura and let you know.

[@alofrisco1]

Awesome video. I'm in the US, looking to pick up a new 2023 390 Adventure. I'm trading up from the BMW 310GS which also had a lame front suspension. I redid the springs on that bike which totally transformed it into a more capable offroad machine - but not crossing the line to enduro. Based on the reviews of the 390, it sounds like I'll need to do the same for this bike. The thing is, I'm not looking to jump a huge 3 inches - maybe 1 1/2 or 2. Could that be achieved with a smaller spacer in the front - like one inch instead of two? Also, where can I buy these parts? I tried Asura Garage but their website isn't accessible due to an SSL error (insecure connection). I saw a note that you were doing a video dedicated to the suspension upgrades. If you did this video, can you provide a link? Thanks so much!

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Hey, thanks very much man 🙏 If you are planning to get the spoked wheel version then don't bother do any upgrade, just oil change and clean up at proper times will keep them nice and jumpy. Not sure about the suspension setup sold in the US though. The suspension we get here is from a brand named Enduro, its produced here in India and they even make for other adv bikes in the market. Its in collaboration with WP Apex, hence the label. But for some reason, KTM is fitting a smaller cartridge in the Adventures, the spring even wears out quite quickly. I believe the original WP Apex are anyway much better than this. So 1 inch spacer should do the job u want it to do. But better than the spacer (costlier but better) is to get a new longer cartridge because it increases the actual travel, a spacer would only lift ur existing cartridge, virtually increasing the travel but actually only making the bike a little taller. Again, I am still unsure if the WP Apex would suck as bad as the Enduro did, so use the stock and try your best to F it up. If u succeed then u got options✌🏻

[@Vicky12274]

Very well explained.👍

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot bro 😁🙏 trying to help my fella riders at best

[@Greencom-gt7rm]

Nice video👍 I like to know what's the reason using duke exhaust, instead you could have remove DB killer of stock exhaust??

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks bro! Duke has a better bass feeling than the stock and it looks better. No other reason, just aesthetics

[@niteshbhosale8260]

Hi Sir, Muje Bhi Front Suspension Upgrade karna hai Jo aapne spring lagaya hai o Online Milega kya ? Please help me sir. & your video is very nice & informative.

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

@@niteshbhosale8260 thanks for reaching on insta bro. Helps me respond quicker. Lets chat there. And a big thanks for appreciating the info.

[@subhrangshukarmakar8131]

I am in Sapthagiri... Incase you guys Go on trips on week days do let me know... Or Sat sun Morning Ride... I own KTM 390 ADVENTURE SW. WOULD LOVE TO JOIN

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Hey bro, for sure. Do connect on insta as it's easier to chat there. 😁🙏

[@THEBIKERDUDE]

Very Informative!! Thank you so much for sharing the details and your experience. Already booked my 390adv, will definitely do some mods like your bike. Ride safe

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Glad I could help bro! 🙏 Congrats on the new bike and happy adventuring! 🤘🏼

[@rahuldon6643]

Is there any mileage drop after installing bmc airfilter?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

If there is, it is marginal bro. Never impacted noticeably. The smoothness however is very much evidential and boy it feels gooooood 😊

[@Motoccino]

how come no fuelx? (Ah I spoke too soon it looks like) Ok, how about spoked wheels?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Haha.. FuelX is a must have but I only upgrade when I feel the need, has been fine without it for solo riding but soon going to upgrade. Spoked wheels with 90/90 front tyres is a gem for offroads but haven't had an issue with the mags plus I like how easy it is to repair punctures on these. So until I am rich enough to get rims that support tubeless tyres, I am keeping these. I am a noob 😂

[@RafaelNaranjo]

Good video, congratulations! Regarding the front suspension upgrade, what are the new springs and valves that you're using? i would like do the same in my bike, maybe you do a video about this changes in you front suspention in your bike? Thank you very much

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Hi bro, thanks a lot! 😁🙏 The front suspension upgrades are asked to confidential by the makers. Basically they are using spares from Endurance only who makes the suspension for WP Apex in India.

[@jayanthmakam4547]

great video, after installing givi screen, did you see drop in pickup slightly? also, need your comments on tyres, mine stock one is almost done looking for new pairs, ill do mostly tarmac.

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Windshield would only impact pickup marginally if it does. Its light weight and designed extremely well to deflect the wind. For wheels, if u are mostly on tarmac, go with metz tourance bro. They have amazing grip and last super long. Bit costly but definitely worth the money. Do not go for MRF, CEAT and Apollo, howsoever may people suggest. They are hard compound and not grippy.

[@jayanthmakam4547]

@@RoadhawkVlogs thanks man Keep up the great work

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot bro! Greatly appreciate it 😊🙏

[@JayTawde-f1l]

hi roadhawk, could you please share the Air filter set-up as you said at 13:40 that you have installed the BMC Filter as well as the UNI Filter. I, myself was thinking of trying out other filters. Please help me with this. Also, very informational video. Keep up the good work & Ride safe

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot! 😁🙏 If you could dm on insta, I would share a small video about it. Nothing crazy really. In summary, air filter is below front seat and uni filter goes below rear seat. So before the air enters the air filter, it gets a pre-filter saving u some big bucks u had spent on the primary filter. As a result, less frequent air filter cleaning and better power delivery due to a clean primary air filter. BMC is the similar to K&N, u can use either as pre-filter is a separate piece altogether from a company named unifilter.

[@avinashg8595]

Beautiful!

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot bro! 😊🙏

[@nitishgain7655]

Please share link for fender

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Here you go bandidospitstop.com/products/crf-150l-mudguard-with-mount-black-for-himalayan?variant=42996142964994&currency=INR&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8L3Z5fb3_wIVucNMAh2yiAofEAQYBSABEgKyRvD_BwE

[@SidFreestyle]

Bro how much did you pay to increase the height?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Back then it was 10K bro. After that u only pay for wear and tear, like oil change, spring replacement, etc

[@chaitanya5197]

Nice upgrades 👍👍👍.

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thank you bro 😊🙏

[@PAPASAARmoto]

Very well made video

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot 😁🙏

[@roshansingh4u]

You got a sub from me!

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

This is what makes my day better, thank you bro 😁🤘🏼

[@kangkansarma3397]

I want to ride a bike like this.... Will try to buy this kinda baby....

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

You absolutely will bro.. hustle hard 😁✌🏻

[@afluffypunda4046]

We can upgrade this whole accessories with 250 adv too right?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Yes, all of these can be upgraded on 250 adventure as well except for the fuel X, probably that would have a different variant but lack of knowledge with me here.

[@xpulsetraveldiary]

Superb 🌟

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot bro 😁🙏

[@marchventure_gaurav]

If I am not wrong I think low end torque is already improved by just software upgrade.

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Nope, no changes bro. Stalling issue has been fixed by KTM recently as they introduced a new clutch switch and also upgraded existing ones for free but no solution to low end. The best available is still 3rd party called FuelX pro.

[@inderrsetia]

bhai koi 10lakhs ka modification wala bhi bana do video

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Utna paisa hota agar mere dost toh 390 adventure hi kyun leta 🤣 kuchh bhi bolre ho

[@inderrsetia]

@@RoadhawkVlogs exactly my point. 1 lakh laga ke koi dusri bike ni le lenge jab sab hi badalna pad raha h ? bike is good as it is.

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Nope.. agli bike with MTC, cornering ABS and most of these features is Tiger 800 xCx which is 12 lakh+ (9 lakh+ 2nd hand). If u prefer the bike as is then its ur choice brother, I made a few changes to suit my needs and needs can differ based on usage. Suspension upgrades is a must though, don't think anyone in India is happy with these and to confirm u can go through the comments in this video or the previous 😁

[@amitdash10]

How much does it cost you for 2 inch increase in Front suspension?

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Bro, its right there in the video at 4:30. I feel sad that u saw the thumbnail and decided to pop in the comment without even watching the video because it takes a lot of efforts to make one. May be you are searching for your answers in the wrong place?

[@GoPuru]

Big fan of this tall guy... He plays with any bike like a toy😂

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Haha.. thanks bro! Boy toy 😆😆

[@TheMalangMan]

Really thoughtful upgrades, just the way I would do it as well! I too had a pair of HJG lights but I swapped them for Maddog! Consider upgrading to them and to spoke wheels as well . Btw I’m a friend of RKD bhai! Cheers 🤙🏻

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot bro! Really appreciate it 😊🙏 I am leaning towards Motofann when HJG goes bad. Extremely powerful lights, cheap and comes with warranty and probably will take a personal loan for spoke wheels 😂🤘🏼 I like the mag wheels though, never seen such solid wheels in any bikes. It has taken so much beating without fking up once (touchwood).

[@TheMalangMan]

@RoadHawk Vlogs see it all comes down to how you take care of your motorcycle! That's it! Maddog felt well built in terms of the light , housing and the wire harness but all the very best .

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

@@TheMalangMan switch and wiring kit is already mad dog's 😂 thanks bud!

[@TheMalangMan]

@@RoadhawkVlogs tb shi h

[@x-skull5649]

Your height??

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

I am 5'8 with a 875mm seat height bike 😜🤘🏼

[@PikeAlgeria]

Try maddog light

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Whenever HJG goes down, its Motofann's turn. They make affordable clearwater level aux with warranty and everything. Touchwood for HJG though, been a long time friend for me 😭

[@PikeAlgeria]

Im using maddog one it costs 6000rs. But it is very powerful bright light & also having 1.6 yrs warranty.

[@BeatPatrol420]

Wait a second... you said the front/rear suspension mods gave you an additional 3 inches (7cm) of ground clearance?!?! Are you sure about this? Could you please double check? Meaning from 20cm stock, it's now 27cm of ground clearance! That's huge, almost too much haha the 790 ADV R has 26.3cm of clearance. What is your new seat height after these mods? Looking to upgrade suspensions as well for more extreme offroading :D P.S: Great job on the video btw and very nice mods!

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

I will take a tape tomorrow morning and give u the exact figure but yes its high. I was able to put 40% of both foot down with stock suspension, now probably 10%, hence always counter balancing on 1 side which seems fun now. I'll definitely get back to you tomorrow with the figure 🙏

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

And thanks a lot bro! Really glad u liked the video 😊

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

@BeatPatrol420 checked with a measuring tape, roughly 260mm+ now which sits a bit with rider on the bike as xpulse rear suspension is soft in nature.. sits by about 20 to 25mm..

[@saswatsenapati7870]

Everytime i see you video i feel like selling my v-storm to get the adv 390😅😅

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Hahaha.. I would too bro.. but ride this horsy a bit and get used to the adventure riding, then u can always upgrade to a new EMI like me 😂

[@ramzan2258]

I just did that sold my v strom and bought adv 390 😅

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

@ramzan2258 mauj kardi 😂🤘🏼

[@narendra_hegde2]

Looks like Asura garage is 2 home to you

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Haha.. its a biker's heaven bro.. all adventure enthusiasts, just wasting an entire day talking about different rides each had and may be planning for some more. Stories exchanged, plans made, although the day is fked but its worth it. Its surely HOME 😁😊

[@AbbyAbdullah]

super

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot bro 😁🤘🏼

[@SwarajSingh-xs6dy]

dam video bro!!!

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Haha.. thanks mere bhai! 😊🤘🏼

[@fitbetter]

I just brought ktm 250 adv. In Dec last week. 😢😢 That's too just 50k difference

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Don't worry about it bro, 250 is immense capable and we always seek to upgrade whether from a 250, 390 or 800. Enjoy the mini beast bro and probably get a fuel X pro to boost the low end 🤘🏼

[@ShankarThakursingh]

3 inch increase in ground clearance makes me 5.5 tall 😢

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

It is totally fine bro. I am also 5'8 only and can't keep both my feet down but you get used to counter balancing once you start practicing and it becomes easy.

[@ShankarThakursingh]

@@RoadhawkVlogs in plains it’s fine but in mountains you miss the firm feet and another second you are flat on earth.

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

@@ShankarThakursingh in mountains also good clearance is a blessing bro. Saddle and revv through the offroads bro, why put both your feet down? 1 is enough to balance really. Honing this skill is important. Anyway this bike is like "gir raha hoon toh girne do, bas apna khayal rakho, meri tension mat lo" toh girao aur kya 😂

[@ShankarThakursingh]

@@RoadhawkVlogs done that in initial years but yahaan repair bhi issue hai. Good mechanics and parts are like a mirage 🥹

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Acha crash guard laga do bro, 50% issues aayenge hi nai.. aur baaki 50% k liye subah ride se pehle pooja karke nikalna 😅😂

[@sheku_thakur2005]

Where r u from bruh 🤟🤟😇

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

I am from Assam bro but stay in Bangalore for the middle class money chase 😅

[@Rahulbike]

Wait 15k for windshield 😮 that's very expensive

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Spent more than 15K buying all the budget ones bro and none of them were satisfactory. Givi windshield is sort of a "andho mein kana raja" in the windshield world. Same for PUIG. But these guys ensure quality.

[@amanrawat5709]

Wash ur eyes or atleast clean . Nice veido

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Thanks a lot 😁🙏 Eyes are actually clean, its the reflection of sun on my sweat. Some angles show it, some angles dont 😅

[@amanrawat5709]

@@RoadhawkVlogs oh m sorry 😊

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

@@amanrawat5709 take it back bro, just a stupid thing on my face 😂🤘🏼🤪

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

@amanrawat5709 all chill pra! Mujhe load nai lena aata 🤘🏼😁

[@mohba01]

springs are only position sensitive, they have nothing to do with damping like rebound or compression. obviously the asura garage guys have no clue what they are doing , you might as well take professional help from someone like zedling who are core suspension specialists

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Asura Garage is like KFC, enjoy the chicken but don't ask for the recipe. I do know the exact changes but keeping it sensitive to prevent plagiarism as many would try to copy with poor quality and end up hurting the adv community. Been riding with this upgrade for the past 2 years and Asura has been handling the maintenance. Can't tell how blissful it has been. U gotta try it to feel it as words just won't be enough. The only thing I REPENT is why I didn't get it done sooner. Also, been on enough adventures with these upgrades on my bike. So feel free to check out playlists ☺️ The owner of Asura Garage is an adventure enthusiast and an excellent MX rider. I haven't been to the authorised service stations since the day I have been to Asura. They are and would remain my go to any day and I am sure those who have gone there would whole heartedly agree with me. Thank you! 🤘🏼

[@mohba01]

@@RoadhawkVlogs adding spacers and changing springs mean nothing. To make any changes in damping you need to change valving. unless you can design your own parts for the WP big piston forks which is what they are called btw, and manufacture your own suspension oil like say someone like Zedling does, YOU CANNOT CHANGE DAMPING. you can however continue to argue with facts and things you know very little about, its your youtube channel afterall!

[@RoadhawkVlogs]

Well not to disrespect brother but I am riding the bike, so will continue to argue. Think you didn't read my prior response well. Just reiterating, I know what has been changed but been asked to keep it to myself to avoid cheap copies by many other garages. U have to ride it to feel it, till then yours are only words and mine is experience. Feel free to drop in to Asura Garage and test their bike out if you can.