KTM 390 Adventure - Owner's Manual > Fork/shock absorber

The fork and the shock absorber offer many options for adapting the chassis to the riding style and the payload.

Info The recommendations for the suspension setting are shown in table 1. The table is located on the fuel tank and is covered by the seat when the motorcycle is ready to ride.

These adjustments should be understood as a guideline and should always be the basis for one's own personal suspension setting. Do not change the adjustments at random, as otherwise the riding characteristics could deteriorate, particularly at high speeds.

Adjusting the compression damping of the fork

Info The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.

• Turn adjuster 1 clockwise all the way.

Info Adjuster 1 is located at the upper end of the left fork leg.

The compression damping is located in left fork leg COMP (white adjuster). The rebound damping is located in right fork leg REB (red adjuster).

• Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.

Guideline

Info Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damping during compression.

Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork

Info The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.

• Turn adjuster 1 clockwise all the way.

Info Adjuster 1 is located at the upper end of the right fork leg.

The rebound damping is located in right fork leg REB (red adjuster). The compression damping is located in left fork leg COMP (white adjuster).

• Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.

Guideline

Info Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damping when the shock absorber rebounds.

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