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R5790 plus R1600 odd for the installation. Kit includes new fork springs, back shock spring, new damper shims for the back shock and a shorter side stand. The shock needs to be recharged with nitrogen after the new shims are installed - some shops can do it, I had to send mine to Jo'burg for...

Some feedback on the lowering kit. It is everything I hoped it would be. The suspension is still widely tuneable, this bike amazes me with how effective all the adjustments are. The seat height is now spot on for me, all the stopping fears have gone! I've done a few long rides with full panniers...

Haha, I had considered something like that, but the R suspension is very nicely tuneable, whereas the S isn't, unfortunately!

Already have a lower seat! Its a bugger being a short-arse sometimes.

1.74m, 795mm inseam.

Has anyone installed a KTM lowering kit on their 790 R? I have one arriving on Friday, being short of leg, I hope this will solve the dread every time I come to a stop!

If you own a Triumph Speed Twin (2017), DON'T drop it on the gearshift side. The shift forks bend and you'll spend lots of time/money fixing it. I know... stupid slippery garage floor...  :(

Maico 490. Circa 1980 or so. 4-speed box, almost impossible to give full gas and keep the front wheel down! Fun in a suicidal way!

Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, 2013, 12472km on the clock. The owner is not big on internet and stuff, so I'm helping him out with this add. The bike is in excellent nick and has a full service history, serviced by the agents only. The bike has never been dropped - I can vouch for that as we regularly...