@jameshuffman804 You might need to find a steeper hill to descend like I did .. new topspeed record kzfaq.info-reyOdiBdi8
@svp25873 ай бұрын
awesome area lived in turangi early 70' for three years, when they were building hydro plant, Mount Ngauruhoe was blowing its top nightly
@AdventuringNZ3 ай бұрын
Definately a beautiful place to adventure in 😁
@nassauguy484 ай бұрын
Are those people freaking CRAZY?
@AdventuringNZ4 ай бұрын
@nassauguy48 It was not a comfortable feeling and our heart rate did peak a bit! The handlers said we would be fine ... gotta believe in something I guess lol 😆
@JCBro-yg8vd4 ай бұрын
"All the better to EAT you with, my dear!"
@AdventuringNZ4 ай бұрын
JCBro2014 We would just be a snack! It is hard for the brain to process how big these cats are when you see them for real ... big cats have huge teeth and this one was a little grumpy because apparently it wanted a swim ... "Let it bloody swim then", I told the handler ... duh! 😁
@HTHAMMACK14 ай бұрын
Yeah, that's just a nightmare waiting to happen.
@AdventuringNZ4 ай бұрын
@HTHAMMACK1 It certainly felt like it too! Amazing to see these big cats up close .... once! 😁
@georgebell68784 ай бұрын
Can you tell me what you and your passengers weights are ?
@AdventuringNZ4 ай бұрын
@georgebella6878 hi there... we are roughly a 150kg (330 Pound) package deal and I'm a cuddly 2/3 of that "situation" 🤣
@georgebell68784 ай бұрын
@@AdventuringNZ Haiii, About the same ratio as my wife and I , 95kg + 45kg. Really thinking about the KTM 390, as an expat living in Indonesia, very hard to get any bike here more than a 125. lol I see alot of KTM 390s for sale so i think i am going to get one, now i see you guys have no issues with the suspension.. Cheers pal..
@irock57587 ай бұрын
This video was so inspiring guys!!! Well done Juliet. We just bought a 390 Adventure for my wife and it has a lowering kit installed so we're starting the exact same journey to get her confident on the bike, can't wait to get out there and adventure😀 Maybe we'll see you guys at some point on our travels. safe riding guys.👍
@AdventuringNZ7 ай бұрын
@irock5758 thanks for the praise and good on your wife for getting into riding. We haven't had much time to make progress recently but there islight at the end of the tunnel so Juliet will be into it again. What part of the world are you?
@Zootalaws7 ай бұрын
Looks a lot tougher than I thought it was. Glad you paved the way for me to plan my run :)
@AdventuringNZ7 ай бұрын
And when we did it, the road was said to be in great shape". I'd recommend checking in with Adventure Riding New Zealand Facebook page for the latest conditions. Someone in the group will know 😃
@lewiss668 ай бұрын
Hello, Thanks for the video! I'm about to buy one to ride 2 up around the Alpes. My main concern is the comfort. First, is the engine smooth enough when crusing at low pace and second does your wife enjoy the rear seat position en comfort? Thanks, have a good safe ride
@AdventuringNZ8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video and I bet you are super excited to get going on yours. As for smoothness of the engine, it's really smooth and especially now I have put a 14 tooth sprocket on she cruises along beautifully at low speed without compromising highway speeds. My wife says the pillion seat is more comfortable than our GS800 was. Hope this is helpful. I love this bike 😁
@lewiss668 ай бұрын
@@AdventuringNZ thanks a lot. Yes I test ride it and really enjoy the engine and the frame behaviour. I'm glade the low revs does not bother you as much and you got around to it. There is still a drawback that others report it's the heat coming from the engine. Is this something that somtimes get on your nerves or that you can live with? Thanks
@AdventuringNZ8 ай бұрын
@lewiss66 The heat thing some people whinge about is not a big deal for me in our climate, and I have only really noticed it when sationary after sustained highway speeds. I do choose my lighter summer socks when warm day riding as I have Mid-calf-length SIDI Adventure boots ... which get hot anyways. Some say the CAT Delete kit helps with the heat and I'm going to get the dealer to do that next service - while they have the skidplate off - just because I also hear it makes a little more power and makes the stock muffler sound better.
@lewiss668 ай бұрын
@@AdventuringNZ Yes, you raised a point . The decat will help. It's what I did on my G650Xcountry for adv prep. Other than that others told me that this engine has a high compression ratio (13.5 : 1) compared with other bikes like the transalp (11:1) for ex. (But the 750 has some bad design like its a pain to replace the air filter ans don't like the frame) So that compression ratio would make it run hotter I guess. As long as you ride it slow that would not impact too much in summer. There is the 990 ktm coming with a bigger engine oil tank that could lower the eat a bit but don't expect much reduction in compression ratio. It's a KTM ready to race!
@markuspannagger3868 ай бұрын
Great clip, well done 😊👍👍👍
@AdventuringNZ8 ай бұрын
@markuspannagger386 .. many thanks! 😀
@tractorfactor6609 ай бұрын
Adventure riding in NZ is coming pretty high on my list of things to-do 👌
@AdventuringNZ8 ай бұрын
@tractorfactor660 .. it is a great place to ride. We are hoping to get down to the South Island soonish ourselves. That's where the real andventuring starts ... well, that's what the "mainlanders" say 😉
@genelovisone18809 ай бұрын
How was the passenger seat for comfort?
@AdventuringNZ9 ай бұрын
@genelovisone1880 - Comfort was not an issue with regard to "seat hardness" but it would be fare to say that there is limited room to spare - and we banged helmets more than usual - because I'm not the smallest guy. We felt that for short adventures and exploring, no problem at all. For a long day out, Juliet would need quite a few rest stops. Definately not a show stopper! Hope this helps 😀
@b00tysauce9 ай бұрын
Good to know that worked for her. Did you use the KTM Lowering Kit that lowers it by 25mm or some other method?
@AdventuringNZ9 ай бұрын
@b00tysauce Thanks for commenting. We used the KTM Lowering Kit and had the shop fit it.
@HighlandFace949 ай бұрын
Nice ride bro👍
@AdventuringNZ9 ай бұрын
@HighlandFace94 Thanks!
@danielpredsox9 ай бұрын
Spectacular ride, it's amazing what these little bikes will do. Great photography, thanks for sharing.
@AdventuringNZ9 ай бұрын
@danielpredsox Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It really does surprise me how capable they are! .. and fun! 😎
@MrWhitelightning7310 ай бұрын
Outstanding
@AdventuringNZ9 ай бұрын
@MrWhitelightning73 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😀
@InTheCity090810 ай бұрын
Well, can't expect more from a 125cc bike.
@AdventuringNZ10 ай бұрын
True. I was actually very happy with it. I had no idea the speedo had 3 digits 🙃
@Briggsys_Stuff Жыл бұрын
I moved to the 390 from a 1190 Adventure R, I went through the reasons why in one of my recent videos, but weight was one reason & no regrets so far 👍🏻
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
I've recently moved to the KTM890 Adventure as my wife has taken over my 390. That is my story and I'm sticking to it lol. We needed a 2UP bike in the family and I really have enjoyed the KTM, so Bye Bye GS and hello 890 😀 also no regrets so far.
@kalnwi20239 ай бұрын
@@AdventuringNZ The 890 is too big for you.
@AdventuringNZ9 ай бұрын
@kalnwi2023 It's fine thanks.
@CalgaryGuy71 Жыл бұрын
Hello from Canada! Just wondering how you find that bike in the loose rock/gravel? I have a CRF250L and it's pretty squirrely in that stuff. Really like the KTM 390 Adventure and they're on sale at my local shop. Thinking of getting one. By the way, beautiful countryside! I hope to get there someday soon.
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@CatDad1971 Thanks for commenting and yes we are lucky to live where we do. Loose rock and gravel doesn't seem to be a problem. We've gone 2UP up some quite difficult tracks and all good. The great thing about this bike is you can go highway speeds all day long and then ride up some rough stuff as well. We've been to BC Canada and loved - can't wait to go back! Happy riding 😀
@juansenpai4067 Жыл бұрын
is it too heavy to the engine to keep it 100km/hrs?
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
I cruise on the flat at around 85-90km/hr depending on the wind. For me, it will not hold 100km/hr unless it is a pretty steep hill 😀
@juansenpai4067 Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuringNZ Thank you for the info!
@LenaScott-numoto1 Жыл бұрын
Those little Hondas look like fun! How are the KTMs doing? My KTM 390 is in the shop being lowered like Juliet’s. My husband just bought the KTM 890 Adventure just like yours but hasn’t picked it up yet, getting some parts put on it at the shop. ☺️ Nice trail to ride on!
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@LenaScott-numoto1 The little CT125s are great fun exploring bikes and supper fun to ride. Helps Juliet build up her motorbike confidence too. Her lowered 390 is much easier to reach the ground now and we've taken it out for another park ride (video coming soon 😉) but somedays it just feels like a postie bike day LOL! My 890 has just been in for it's 1000km service and I've added a bit more bling. Love the bike .. haven't really filmed it yet as I'm just enjoying the ride too much. Thanks for commenting! 😀
@LenaScott-numoto1 Жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic! I understand about building more confidence too, I have a dual sport, a Yamaha XT-250 to help me build my confidence up as well. It would be so much fun to have a couple of those little CT125s too 😂. My husband can’t wait to get his 890, he also has a 390 as well. Your videos are fun, look forward to more of them 😊
@EvoRidess4 ай бұрын
Hi, can I ask what set up you have for your GoPro microphone, chin mount and camera? Great videos, great sound and great fun! I`m down in Hawkes bay and waiting until may for my ct125 to turn up 😊 I can’t wait!! Your videos are satisfying my ct needs so thank you for that.
@AdventuringNZ4 ай бұрын
@EvoRidess hey thanks for commenting. We're down in Central HB. I have a GoPro 10 and a GoPro11 atm which are mounted with a @chinmounts.com for my LS2 lid and @motomounts.co.nz one for my Shoei. The mic audio is a Purple Panda Lavaila Kit from Amazon. I have heard the GoPro12 will bluetooth to cardo intercom ... don't quote me on that as it may just be just my wishful thinking lol. The other thing you need is the Gopro Media mod kit so you can get the audio out from the GroPro mic. You can also plug in an external USB power source. The mod kit is pretty useful off the helmet too as the mic is quite good. Only downside is the media mod kit is it not waterproof and it does seem to drain the battery quicker than without it We love exploring on our CTs ... we might even cross paths being "East Costers" too 😁
@EvoRidess4 ай бұрын
@@AdventuringNZ I’ll make a few purchases this week! Thanks for the recommendations 👌🏻 if you ever venture down to Hastings/napier way let me know and we could maybe find a nice trail around the back of the bay! I’ll keep you posted when the the CT arrives, should be mid/end of May when they arrive 🙂 really looking forward to some winter fun and mud!
@arcadegamesify Жыл бұрын
How are the vibes for you? Mine has a lot i really considered selling because of them but I think it's gotten better after breakin
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@arcadegamesify The vibrations never really bothered me as I rolled her out on TKC80s from the get go for more off road adventuring, so I expected to feel the road. Still felt fine for some longer rides I did on Tarmac and unsealled roads. I'm on the heavy side so maybe I soaked up the bumps somewhat LOL! It's now the wife's bike and as she is low speed learning on side roads etc so not really noticable for her [yet] either.
@LenaScott-numoto1 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@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 😀
@user-bz9qf5mn6e Жыл бұрын
You guys still have your CT's?
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
Sure do! They are probably feeling a bit neglected atm but still very much a part of the "family" 😆
@user-bz9qf5mn6e Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuringNZ I'll let you know when we head over to Clements Mill. I'm keen to spend a day exploring. 🙂
@LenaScott-numoto1 Жыл бұрын
JetboilStoves are fantastic!!! We have one with a coffee press, wonderful!!! Perfect for Moto camping or any kind of camping or picnic!
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
We had heard that they were good but had no idea just how good until we got one. Thanks for commenting 🙂
@LenaScott-numoto1 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@Hutchie2112 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@AdventuringNZ What tires is she running on the 390?
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@rzritis they are Continental TKC 80s - put them when we rolled the bike out of the dealership 😀
@paulstorey884 Жыл бұрын
Red band gumboots and a helmet. Next time just wear your Jandels!
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
But then my Kevlar-lined jeans might get caught in the chain 😉
@banditoo7 Жыл бұрын
Good video and challenging day. Nice editing. Subbed
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@banditoo7 Thanks Tony! Learning on all fronts as I go .. appreciate your comments 😎
@ianrobinson9792 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys!
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@ianrobinson9792 Thanks Ian - was quite surprised I managed to film what I did in that weather.
@pucknhusker9426 Жыл бұрын
Nice ride boys. I grew up in the arrear Fkn cold alright Wake up do some feeding out then off on the school bus then walk the rest of the way, by the time we got to school we were frozen solid. Been away for a long time but plan on doing it over winter to see some family. Ive got a DRZ 400 sm so hope my road tires will do me right. Thanks for the post
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@pucknhusker9426 Thanks for commenting! That side of the hill is always great to explor. We were surprised about the history of Ohura etc. Never realised it was such a hive of activity in it's day :-D
@ppanek Жыл бұрын
Like girls, full throttle next time :)
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
Haha. My passenger would have punched my kidney to a pulp 🙃
@jonomasonILoveU Жыл бұрын
I love kTm😁
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@jonomasonILoveU Don't we all LOL!
@jonomasonILoveU Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuringNZ yep I was looking at trading my 22 390Duke on the new 24 390 sw, what do think about the new model?
@mattbarker3789 Жыл бұрын
If we need to 😂
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@mattbarker3789 YES! We need to .. found some new local CT125 attractions to share soon too ... thanks for commenting 😀
@meuhey Жыл бұрын
stock gearing?
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@meuhey Yes she is as standard as she comes in that regard and only travelled 800km total all up so far. We usually cruise on the flat, between 85 and 90-ish km/hr and are heavily impacted by the slope of the hill and the direction of the wind... but so much fun 😀
@christopherjongte865 Жыл бұрын
I own one as well. And I have completed almost 20,000 kms on it now. At first when I bought it I thought it was only good for gravel or light off roading on the factory tyres but actually its quite a capable bike on the highway as well. I can keep up with most of the vehicles on the road. A very big thumbs up to ktm for such a beautiful machine. Enjoy it brother 👍
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@christopherjongte865 Thanks for taking the time to comment. I am definately enjoying it and I'm also finding it perfectly capable on the tarseal roads as well as shingle. We even had a 60KM 2UP outing a few days ago day - with my Wife on back - and it felt like it wasn't too bad at all.
@wildflower7574 Жыл бұрын
great video just picked up new 390 myself.. What revs did you keep below during the first thousand kms. Subscribed
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@wildflower7574 I just kept an eye on the Rev Meter and when I saw it flash during the run-in period, I just buttoned off. Was not a big deal as I had no intension of thrashing it to death. Thanks fro dropping a comment. Hope you get as much fun outta yours as I do outta mine 😀
@leftymadrid Жыл бұрын
Ok, so it's a bit wet, but think of how much fun it's going to be!!!!!👌
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
Was one of the best days out on the GS we have had. We live about 1hr south of there and I had never been on 90% of the roads we covered. Love it wet or dry 😎
@tomg6284 Жыл бұрын
Seat is dam hard.
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@tomg6284 My butt-skin must be pretty thick as it doesn't bother me at all LOL
@zefautino Жыл бұрын
I have to say you are way more patient than me. Me, riding with a bird, would lose it in no time. That bike has ONLY 4 gears, not going above 2nd would make me go insane really fast. Stop, wait, continue, stop again, wait more, continue, repeat... Not for me. Rather ride on my own.
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@zefautino We love exploring on our bikes together. No trouble at all to spend a relaxing day putting around on our CT125s together. That's why we bought them 😀
@advinjapan Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you’re enjoying it! I’ve had mine for just about a year. Love it, I’m just now starting to test it’s limits on hill climbs and harder terrain. It’s fully capable, only matter of my skill level improving. Thanks for the video, keep it up!
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@advinjapan Thanks for commenting ... great motivation to make some more. Busy busy atm but I too am looking at testing my KTM390's limits soon as poss. Definately a great machine to improve skills on. I'm positive it's helping me get better every ride.
@traveller869 Жыл бұрын
Which country is this?😳
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
It is in the north island of New Zealand.
@alexdob3974 Жыл бұрын
Привет. Тоже недавно купил КТМ 390 adventure но у нас зима и -30 сейчас буду ждать май чтобы прокатиться)
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
That is a very cold temperature and you have a long wait before you can ride your new bike. We can ride all year in New Zealand.
@gsxr419 Жыл бұрын
Send it EH!
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
As hard as she'd go! LOL!
@advinjapan Жыл бұрын
The booby sign 😂. Love my KTM390 as well, cheers!
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@advjapan9849 .. haha! Love that sign. Thanks for commenting
@curtispaull8743 Жыл бұрын
just bought one and looking for people to ride im in lower hutt area
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@curtispaull8743 .. Hey hope you find as much joy riding it as I do ... try joining the Adventure Riding New Zealand facebook group if you haven't already: facebook.com/groups/AdventureRidingNZ I often see wellington rider/ride posts there. Really really good group to follow for when I can't get out and ride as much as I want myself.
@martyn_g Жыл бұрын
Just picked mine up, it’s my 2nd. Had a few bikes in between, but mine will be used for commuting and small road tours… I’ll be buying one of the 690’s or 890’s for the off road stuff;)
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@martyng9379 Good on you! My Brother N Law has a 890 and has ridden my 390. He found it a great fun little ride 😀. I'm keeping the GS800Adventure for 2 up touring but when I'm on my own, I think it'll be the KTM390 all day long!
@sdefiel3719 Жыл бұрын
How many miles did you have during this video? You're busting 6k and you shouldn't have the whole rev range available until ~600 miles ... or is that just a U.S. thing? I have a 2020 and love it. My Harley is seeing less and less usage as time goes by. ;) S
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@sdefiel3719 I only had a couple of hundred KMs on the bike for this video. To me it seemed like the Rev Indicator just flashed (a warning) if I over reved but didn'y actually "rev limit". Soon as the service light came on the Rev Indicator stopped flashing when revs exceeded 6K.
@c.a.marsupial.1282 Жыл бұрын
I have the 21 Duke 390. Great bike but the seat is a bum killer after about sixty km. But it's a joy machine.
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@c.a.marsupial.1282 LOL! Cycle Shorts might do the trick [Jokes] The 390 adventure's seat is not a problem for me but I do have a wee bit of extra padding 😀
@kalnwi20239 ай бұрын
Air Hawk inflatable seat pad.
@SVSky Жыл бұрын
Want.
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@SVSky Perfect timing to ask Father (or Mother) Christmas! These are such a fun bike. I use mine almost daily to get groceries but they might not quite give you the same andrenaline fix that hang gliding does 😉
@emanuelvargas7862 Жыл бұрын
Esos neumáticos no son para todo terreno con eso se van a dar en la maroma si no las cambian
@AdventuringNZ Жыл бұрын
@emanuelvargas7862 Hemos actualizado la CT125 a "neumáticos de aventura" con un poco más de agarre. Tenemos suerte de que las motos estén tan cerca del suelo, así que las caídas no duelen demasiado... I used Google Translate so I hope this makes sense 😎