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2019 KTM 790 ADVENTURE R

2 recalls — 11 complaints — 13 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.
20V198000 Apr 6, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.
Consequence
If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.
3,164 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES5
STEERING1
SUSPENSION1
ENGINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE Apr 4, 2024
Incident date: Apr 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the driver’s side exterior trim detached from the vehicle. The passenger's side trim was loose and rattling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who took photos. The veh... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 24, 2022
Incident date: Oct 23, 2021
The Display screen that offers all the info for the motorcycle has condensation inside. The motorcycle is always garaged other than when it's being ridden. There is still condensation inside the display. Sometimes vital motorcycle information isn't visible, such as ABS mode, Traction control mode, s... Read more
ENGINE Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Jul 3, 2019
Hello, I purchased this motorcycle new in July 2019. It currently has 9,100 miles. Since new it takes a minimum of 3-4 times to start and stay running at first start of the day. After that it starts easy and on the first try. Temperature at first start has been anywhere from upper 30's... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Jul 3, 2019
Hello, I purchased this motorcycle new in July 2019. It currently has 9,100 miles. Since new it takes a minimum of 3-4 times to start and stay running at first start of the day. After that it starts easy and on the first try. Temperature at first start has been anywhere from upper 30's... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 15, 2020
Incident date: Dec 15, 2020
AT APPROX 5K MILES MY FRONT BRAKE STARTED GRABBING AND PULSING AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER CONSTANT LEVER PRESSURE. IT EVENTUAL GOT SO BAD THAT I FELT I COULDNT SAFELY CONTROL THE BIKE WHEN USING THE FRONT BRAKE AT LOW SPEEDS. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO GET A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF THE DISKS AND PADS. APPROXIM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 9, 2020
Incident date: Aug 24, 2019
THE MOTORCYCLE FRONT BRAKES STARTED PULSING AND GRABBING DURING BRAKING AT ALL SPEEDS. IT WAS MORE NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS BELOW 20MPH WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP.
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 9, 2020
Incident date: Dec 9, 2020
MY BIKE HAS HAD AND STILL DOES HAVE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SHOCK FAILED TWICE, REAR BRAKE HOSE MELTED AND MADE BRAKES UNUSABLE WHILE I WAS ON A TRIP IN MEXICO FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED PULSATING SENSATION THAT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE, KTM REPLACE THE BRAKE ROTORS AND FRONT WHEEL HUB, THE COUNTER SHAF... Read more
STEERING Dec 9, 2020
Incident date: Dec 9, 2020
MY BIKE HAS HAD AND STILL DOES HAVE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SHOCK FAILED TWICE, REAR BRAKE HOSE MELTED AND MADE BRAKES UNUSABLE WHILE I WAS ON A TRIP IN MEXICO FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED PULSATING SENSATION THAT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE, KTM REPLACE THE BRAKE ROTORS AND FRONT WHEEL HUB, THE COUNTER SHAF... Read more
SUSPENSION Dec 9, 2020
Incident date: Dec 9, 2020
MY BIKE HAS HAD AND STILL DOES HAVE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SHOCK FAILED TWICE, REAR BRAKE HOSE MELTED AND MADE BRAKES UNUSABLE WHILE I WAS ON A TRIP IN MEXICO FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED PULSATING SENSATION THAT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE, KTM REPLACE THE BRAKE ROTORS AND FRONT WHEEL HUB, THE COUNTER SHAF... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 2, 2020
Incident date: Oct 28, 2020
ALL THREE BRAKE ROTORS (2 FRONT, 1 REAR) ARE COMING LOOSE FROM THEIR SUPPORT POINTS WITH THE VEHICLE HAVING JUST OVER 4,000 MILES ON IT. THERE IS NO WAY TO TIGHTEN THE ROTORS. OTHER RIDERS HAVE REPORTED CATASTROPHIC BRAKING FAILURES AS A RESULT. A VIDEO OF THE LOOSE ROTORS IS AVAILABLE HERE: HTTP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 29, 2020
Incident date: Jul 31, 2019
WARPED FRONT ROTORS CAUSE STRONG PULSING WHEN FRONT BRAKE APPLIED WHICH IS DESTABILIZING WHEN ON CURVY MOUNTAIN ROADS OR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SUDDEN BRAKING REQUIRED. FRONT ROTORS WARPED WITH 1200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND KTM REFUSED TO REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY SAYING THIS IS A "WEAR ITEM". ROTOR TH... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 KTM 790 ADVENTURE R

13 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT4
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE3
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
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.
TB2008 Dec 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
It has been determined that the tolerances on the side case mounting mechanism of the Powerpart 790 Adventure and Adventure R side cases are incorrect (p.n. 63512932000 - Touring case set). Due to these circumstances KTM cannot guarantee a
TB2008 Dec 20, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
It has been determined that the tolerances on the side case mounting mechanism of the Powerpart 790 Adventure and Adventure R side cases are incorrect (p.n. 63512932000 - Touring case set). Due to these circumstances KTM cannot guarantee a

KTM 790 ADVENTURE R — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R across all model years (2019–2020).

4 Total Recalls
76 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KTM 790 ADVENTURE R — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 0 7 View
2022 0 14 View
2021 0 37 View
2020 2 7 View
2019 (current) 2 11

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