KTM 390 Adventure: seat height & fit
Can you flat-foot the KTM 390 Adventure? Its 33.7" (86 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.
| Seat height (unladen) | 33.7" / 86 cm |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 390 lb / 177 kg |
| Style | adv |
| Seat width | medium |
| Inseam to flat-foot | ~31.4" |
| Inseam for balls of feet | ~30.4" |
| Lowering options | Available |
| Approx. MSRP | $7,399 |
Fit by inseam
What you can expect on the KTM 390 Adventure at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:
| Inseam | Fit verdict |
|---|---|
| 28" | Too tall (or better, lowered) |
| 29" | Tiptoes (or better, lowered) |
| 30" | Tiptoes (or better, lowered) |
| 31" | Balls of both feet |
| 32" | Both feet flat |
| 33" | Both feet flat |
Frequently asked
- What is the seat height of the KTM 390 Adventure?
- The KTM 390 Adventure has a published unladen seat height of 33.7 inches (86 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.8 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
- Can short riders flat-foot the KTM 390 Adventure?
- You can plant both feet flat on the KTM 390 Adventure from roughly a 31.4-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 30.4 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
- Can the KTM 390 Adventure be lowered?
- Yes. Off-the-shelf lowering options exist for the KTM 390 Adventure — lowering links, a lower seat, or a suspension lowering kit can typically recover around an inch and a half, often enough to move a tiptoe fit to balls-of-the-feet.
Lowering & gear for the KTM 390 Adventure
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