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2020 KTM 790 ADVENTURE R

2 recalls — 7 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.
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

7 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 11, 2021
Incident date: Aug 29, 2021
Rear brakes: the line that leads from the fluid reservoir to the master cylinder has popped out twice (the 90degree fitting at the master cylinder) resulting in a loss of rear brake use.
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 1, 2021
Incident date: Jan 30, 2021
FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP ON ITS OWN WHILE TRAVELLING AT 50MPH ON PAVEMENT. HAD BEEN RIDING 10 MINUTES, HAD USED THE FRONT BRAKE VERY LITTLE PRIOR TO IT LOCKING UP. TO GET THE BRAKE TO RELEASE, I HELD PRESSURE ON THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND OPENED THE BRAKE CALIPER BLEED NIPPLE TO RELEASE BRAKE FLUID.
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 6, 2020
Incident date: Jun 1, 2020
FRONT BRAKES SHUDDER AT LOW SPEEDS MAKING THE MOTORCYCLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER BRAKING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 29, 2020
Incident date: Mar 20, 2020
THE TFT DASHBOARD HAS A HISTORY OF GOING BLANK WHILE RIDING. I.E. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, WARNING LIGHTS, GEAR INDICATOR, TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR, RIDER MODE ETC HAVE DISAPPEARED WHILE RIDING. IF YOU CYCLE THE BIKE DOWN BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE OFF SETTING AND THEN RESTARTING THE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 29, 2020
Incident date: Mar 20, 2020
THE TFT DASHBOARD HAS A HISTORY OF GOING BLANK WHILE RIDING. I.E. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, WARNING LIGHTS, GEAR INDICATOR, TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR, RIDER MODE ETC HAVE DISAPPEARED WHILE RIDING. IF YOU CYCLE THE BIKE DOWN BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE OFF SETTING AND THEN RESTARTING THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 14, 2020
Incident date: Sep 2, 2020
THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKES UNEVENLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN COMING TO A STOP DOWNHILL. IT FEELS AS IF THERE IS A STICKY OR UNEVEN AREA ON THE ROTORS. IT IS NOT FELT IN THE BRAKE LEVER. YOU FEEL IT IN THE WHOLE BIKE. THERE IS ALSO BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE RESERVOIR CAP... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 21, 2020
Incident date: May 17, 2020
THE FUEL TANK IS NOT VENTING PROPERLY AND GAS SPRAYED INTO MY EYES AND UPPER BODY WHEN I CHECKED TO SEE WHAT CAUSED A VERY HIGH PITCH WHINE WHILE STOPPED AFTER RIDING FOR ONE HOUR. *TR
1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 KTM 790 ADVENTURE R

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 — 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 (current) 2 7
2019 2 11 View

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