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2020 KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY

1 recalls — 3 complaints — 11 TSBs

21V304000 Apr 30, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of... Read more
Consequence
A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.
3,707 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 25, 2024
Incident date: Feb 24, 2024
Wiring shorts on the rear brake lights.Had to pay for wiring repair
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 25, 2022
Incident date: Dec 2, 2021
The TFT screen with display to monitor speed, gas and all driver assist settings has become so saturated with condensation it is unreadable making it impossible to tell what speed I am going or what settings I have the driver assist controls set to.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 25, 2022
Incident date: Dec 2, 2021
The TFT screen with display to monitor speed, gas and all driver assist settings has become so saturated with condensation it is unreadable making it impossible to tell what speed I am going or what settings I have the driver assist controls set to.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY

11 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL3
350000 EQUIPMENT3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE3
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1
KTB2106 Apr 20, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the preload force of the return spring is too low and does not meet the specified tolerance. This could result in the brake piston not being returned to its original position which in rare
KTB2106 Apr 20, 2021
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the preload force of the return spring is too low and does not meet the specified tolerance. This could result in the brake piston not being returned to its original position which in rare
TB2012R2 Jul 14, 2020
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
For the 2019 and 2020 790 ADVENTURE and 790 ADVENTURE R models, KTM has enabled the ability to purchase and install the Quickshifter+ technical accessory software extension again using only the XC_2 diagnostic tool. On certain 2020 790 ADVE
TB2012R2 Jul 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
For the 2019 and 2020 790 ADVENTURE and 790 ADVENTURE R models, KTM has enabled the ability to purchase and install the Quickshifter+ technical accessory software extension again using only the XC_2 diagnostic tool. On certain 2020 790 ADVE
TB2012R2 Jul 14, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
For the 2019 and 2020 790 ADVENTURE and 790 ADVENTURE R models, KTM has enabled the ability to purchase and install the Quickshifter+ technical accessory software extension again using only the XC_2 diagnostic tool. On certain 2020 790 ADVE
TB202R1 Apr 16, 2020
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
This bulletin supersedes KTB2012 dated April 15, 2020 because the 2020 890 DUKE R software installation errors have been resolved. KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase an
TB202R1 Apr 16, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin supersedes KTB2012 dated April 15, 2020 because the 2020 890 DUKE R software installation errors have been resolved. KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase an
TB202R1 Apr 16, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin supersedes KTB2012 dated April 15, 2020 because the 2020 890 DUKE R software installation errors have been resolved. KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase an
TB2012 Apr 15, 2020
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase and install some of the Technical Accessories Software Extensions for the above-mentioned model motorcycles.
TB2012 Apr 15, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase and install some of the Technical Accessories Software Extensions for the above-mentioned model motorcycles.
TB2012 Apr 15, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase and install some of the Technical Accessories Software Extensions for the above-mentioned model motorcycles.

KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY across all model years (2020–2020).

1 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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390 DUKE 7 8 View
350 EXC-F 7 2 View
790 ADVENTURE 6 31 View
1290 SUPER ADVENTURE 6 4 View
790 ADVENTURE R 6 71 View